IJT initiates three-pronged approach for environmental protection
Shopian: Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT), Jammu and Kashmir’s largest cadre-based student organization is striving to raise awareness among masses about the complications of contemporary environmental issues. President of (IJT) Jammu and Kashmir Umar Sultan said that we are celebrating the month of March as environmental awareness month in the Kashmir valley. “During this one month […]
Success of Umeed shows govt’s commitment towards women empowerment: Abdul Haq
Says 2.30 lakh women enrolled in 25000 SHGs under Umeed in J&K
SRINAGAR, MARCH 23: Continuing its endeavor to upgrade the socio-economic status of the women in the state, The State Rural Livelihood Mission has enrolled about 2.30 lakh women members in its Umeed scheme, this was informed during a meeting chaired by Minister for Rural Development, Abdu Haq Khan to review the implementation of various schemes […]
Several legislators meet Chief Minister, put up demands
JAMMU, MARCH 23: Several legislators today met the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today and apprised her about the developmental pace in their constituencies. They sought fixing of many problems coming in the way of efficient execution of developmental projects and welfare schemes in their areas. The legislators who met the Chief Minister included Asgar […]
School education to make solid foundation for bright future of youth: Priya Sethi
Emphasizes on integration of UG, PG subjects with Higher Secondary level
JAMMU, MARCH 23: Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Tourism and Culture, Priya Sethi today emphasized on the integration of subjects offered in Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) with Higher Secondary level. The Minister said this while chairing the preliminary meeting of the Task Force – constituted for streamlining the functioning and improving academic […]
CEC LAHDC Leh calls on CM
JAMMU, MARCH 23: The newly appointed Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Leh, Dorjay Mutup called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. During the meeting, the CEC raised many issues including enhancement in annual plan allocation, early start of work on PMDP projects in the region, filling up of vacant posts and creation of […]
Bukhari expresses concern over axing of Fruit Trees in SKUAST’s Wadoora Campus
Asks Horticulture Minister to intervene to save the Heritage Orchard
JAMMU, MARCH 23: Minister for Education and Finance, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari Friday expressed deep concern over the indiscriminate felling of fruit trees at Wadoora campus of SKUAST. The Minister while expressing concern over the axing of fruit bearing trees said the orchard at SKUAST campus Wadoora has Heritage value as the orchard is about […]
KU clarifies, promises action under UGC norms
Flawed answer key for SET …
Srinagar, Mar 23: Facing criticism for uploading “flawed” answer keys of State Eligibility Test (SET) held across Kashmir on March 11, Kashmir University (KU) on Friday clarified that it was not “involved either directly or indirectly in setting the question papers or framing of keys”. It also promised action against paper setters under the University […]
Secy Education calls for effective implementation of ‘J&K Education Roadmap’
JAMMU, MARCH 23 – Secretary, Education Farooq Ahmad Shah today directed the officers of School Education Department to work for effective implementation of “J&K Education Roadmap” for strengthening the education sector in the state. The Secretary issued these directions while chairing State Steering Committee of School Education Department at Directorate of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Jammu. […]
JKLF holds ‘Gaibana Jinaza’ for activist killed in firing in PaK
Srinagar, Mar 23: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on Friday held funeral prayers in absentia for the party activist killed in police firing in Pakistan-administered-Kashmir. JKLF chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik and scores of the party activists took part in the prayers held after weekly congregational prayers at Abi Guzar in Srinagar. JKLF activist Naeem Butt […]
Mirwaiz slams decision to use plastic bullets in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 23: Hurriyat-M chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said New Delhi’s decision to use plastic bullets in Kashmir is only to prevent the people from asking India to honour its commitment of the resolution of the dispute. “After raining live bullets, teargas shells, pellets, pava shells, GOI has now decided to experiment with […]
