Lift restrictions on education in Kashmir!
The frequent Internet blockade in Kashmir has become an uncertain inconvenience for the students, and apparently the government sponsored shutdown of educational institutions is now just another trouble for them. Everytime a civilian or militant killing takes place in any part of the valley, the government orders the closing down of schools, colleges and universities. […]
NC appeals Governor to reconsider amendment in PSA Act
“Any assault on J&K’s special status will re-open the question of accession”
Srinagar: National Conference on Tuesday expressed strong resentment against the decision of the State Administrative Council (SAC) to delete a provision in the Public Safety Act (PSA) that barred authorities from lodging J&K residents in jails outside the State. Addressing a special meeting with party leaders and legislators from Srinagar, NC General Secretary Haji Ali […]
6 drug peddlers arrested
Jammu: Six people were arrested on charges of drug peddling in two separate incidents in Samba and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir, a police official said today. In the first incident, a police party intercepted a car last night at Sunderbani belt in Rajouri district and three people were arrested with 18 grams of […]
Govt announces amnesty scheme for registered dealers having tax arrears payable
SRINAGAR, JULY 23: Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Taxes (Recovery) Kashmir Division, Ghulam Jeelani Zargar, who is also Collector of the Department has informed all registered dealers having tax arrears payable against them that the Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced amnesty scheme where in principal amount of tax is to be deposited in three equal installments […]
PHE Bandipora refutes news item
BANDIPORA, JULY 18: Executive Engineer, Public Health Engineering (PHE) Division Bandipora today rebutted the news carried by a TV channel regarding engagement of 104 casual labours in the PHE Division. “The factual position of the matter is that there are only 2 casual labours working in the Irrigation Sector of PHE Division Bandipora, besides, 42 […]
18 killed in Pakistan as trailer truck rams into parked bus
Karachi, Jul 16: At least 18 people returning from a wedding function were killed when a speeding trailer truck rammed into a parked bus in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province early today, police and rescue officials said. Another 30 people suffered injuries and have been hospitalised, they said. The accident took place in Hala area of […]
Governor meets Dalai Lama at Leh
LEH, JULY 10: Before commencing his official engagements, soon after arrival at Leh this morning Governor N.N. Vohra called on H.H. the Dalai Lama at his residence in Jive-tsal Choglamsar. The Governor was accompanied by his Advisors, Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary Planning. During his interactions with the Governor, and speaking about the growing tensions […]
Over 200 killed in weekend violence in central Nigeria: Governor
Jos (Nigeria), Jun 27: More than 200 people were killed in violence against farming communities last weekend in Plateau state, central Nigeria, according to a speech by the governor published today. Simon Lalong said after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in the state capital Jos last night that the clashes had left “the […]
Salary issue of SSA teachers under active consideration: Govt
Advisor B BVyas reviews liquidity position, fund requirement of various departments
SRINAGAR, JUNE 27: The Government today said the salary related issues of SSA teachers are under active consideration. This information was given at a meeting convened here today by the Advisor to the Governor, B B Vyas to review the liquidity position and fund requirement of various departments. Principal Secretary, Finance, Navin KChoudhary and other […]
Driving Licenses to be delivered at doorstep through Speed Post
Capital Cities selected as pilot districts: Transport Commissioner
SRINAGAR, JUNE 24: The Motor Vehicles Department will soon deliver the driving licence to the applicants at their doorsteps through Speed posts thus further easing the process of acquiring Driving licence. This was stated by Transport Commissioner Saugat Biswas during a meeting convened to review the functioning of the department. While discussing the introduction of […]
