Regularize illegal power connections by Oct 31: Div Com Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of Kashmir division to regularize all illegal power connections under Saubhagya scheme up to October 31, 2018 on war footing. The Divisional Commissioner made these directions while reviewing the status of centrally sponsored scheme Saubhagya aimed to provide electricity to all households. The meeting was […]

Secy Education reviews preparation for board examinations

Secy Education reviews preparation for board examinations

SRINAGAR: Secretary, School Education  conducted a meeting with all the Chief Education Officers of Kashmir Division and Director, School Education, Kashmir to review preparations regarding the conduct of annual examination for class 10th, 11th and 12th.   He  stressed upon completing syllabus well in time by the schools and also providing support to the children […]

‘J&K Start-up Policy 2018’gets going

‘J&K Start-up Policy 2018’gets going

SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce, said the State Government is committed for providing a vibrant ecosystem under J&K Start-Up Policy 2018 to foster an environment for innovation. Chairing an interactive session at Sanat Ghar here in Bemina with around two dozen young innovators of Kashmir Valley, Kumar said the Government has announced a slew […]

5 ICDS officials suspended for unauthorized absence

5 ICDS officials suspended for unauthorized absence

JAMMU: State Mission Director Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), J&K, conducted a surprise inspection of ICDS Projects in Jammu, Kotebhalwal and Marh. During the inspection, 5 officials of the projects were found absent and not performing their field duties properly and were placed under suspension with immediate effect.  

Power shutdown in Jammu

JAMMU: As per Superintending Engineer Elect. Maintt. & R.E. Circle-III, Batote, to complete the work of branch cutting / preventive maintenance of 33 KV line, the shutdown of 33 KV lines is being observed. During the shutdown, the power supply to Darmari, Mahore, Arnas, Pouni, Ransoo, Panthal, Sudrani, Serli, Tikri and BattalBalian shall remain affected […]

Students oppose Board decision, stage protest in Srinagar

Students oppose Board decision, stage protest in Srinagar

Srinagar: Students of  Higher Secondary (Class 11th) from different Hr.Sec.Schools on Saturday staged a protest demonstration against the JKBOSE for conducting their exams under Board supervision. Aghast with the decision to start exams from October, the students on Saturday staged a protest in Srinagar to demand deferment of exams. Class 11th students assembled at press […]

Domestic political, electoral compulsions behind India’s reluctance to talk to Pakistan: Qureshi

Domestic political, electoral compulsions behind India’s reluctance to talk to Pakistan: Qureshi

Srinagar: Pakistan’s foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday said that India’s “domestic political and electoral compulsions” were behind New Delhi’s reluctance to talk to the new government in Islamabad. India called off a meeting last week, between the foreign ministers of the two countries, citing the killings of three policemen in Jammu and Kashmir […]