Three Lashkar-e-Toiba militants, two of them locals, were killed in an encounter with government forces at Mujgund area on Srinagar-Bandipora road, a police spokesman said on Sunday. The bodies of two locals militants have been handed over to the family for...

The District Development Commissioner Pulwama, Glulam Mohammad Dar, today chaired a meeting to review District Level Action Plan (DLTF) under BBBP for the year 2018-19.Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama /District Programme officer ICDS, ADC Tral, ADC...

Director Archives, Archaeology and Museums, Munir-ul-Islam today chaired a meeting of State Level Purchase Committee of Art and Antiquities for acquiring artifacts, antiquities for SPS Museum and Kargil Museum.The other members of the committee include Deputy...

District Development Commissioner   Dr. Piyush Singla today reviewed the progress of Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogi Yojna (PMJAY) here at a meeting.The meeting was attended by ADC, Naseer Ahmad Wani, ACR Nishar Ahmad, SDM Kangan, CMO Ganderbal,...

In a first, Kashmir Red Cross Society today organized International volunteer cum facilitation day programme at Kothibagh headquarter on Saturday.The programme was organized to highlight the importance of volunteers in combating the eventualities in day...

District Development Commissioner Shopian Dr Owais Ahmed today flagged off the first batch of 50 students and 5 Escort teachers for educational tour outside State being held under students exchange programme to enhance the exposure of students and to promote...

Deputy Commissioner Budgam Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today urged the students to actively participate in scouts and guides activities which will help them in gaining leadership qualities.The DDC was speaking at a function organized by Jammu and Kashmir Scouts &...

Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Saturday reviewed the preparedness of different departments vis-à-vis snowfall in the district this winter.The DC was informed that all concerned departments have prepared zone and location-wise action...

The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed all Deputy Commissioners of the valley including Ladakh districts and Director Urban Local Bodies (ULB) to involve every newly elected municipal member in ground level development which...

The Advisor to Governor, Khurshid A Ganai today emphasized on improving quality of education and capacity building among staff besides induction of new courses to make students competition worthy.He said this while addressing a large gathering comprising...

A delegation of J&K Editors forum today called on Joint Director Information, Kashmir Mohammad Ashraf Hakak and discussed various issues pertaining to the media industry in Kashmir.Led by Mohammad Aslam, the delegation discussed issues including problems...

Several media delegations today called on Director Information and Public Relations Tariq Ahmad Zargar here and discussed the overall media scenario and functioning of the fourth estate in the state.Joint Director (HQ) Jammu Naresh Kumar and other officers of...

Deputy Commissioner, Showkat Aijaz Bhat, today reviewed the progress on Special Summary Revision (SSR) in the district.The meeting was attended by ERO, Assembly Constituency- 55 Ramban, ACR, Vevaik Puri, ERO, Assembly Constituency- 56 Banihal, SDM, Zameer Ahmed...

The Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, Mohammed Younis Malik, who is also the District Election Officer, Anantnag today convened a meeting of AROs & AEROs here to review the progress achieved under the special summary revision of Electoral Rolls – 2018 in...

The National Lok Adalat was today held across all the District Court complexes and several of their subordinate courts wherein various pre and post litigation cases pertaining to different matters were taken.In Srinagar, the National Lok Adalat was organized...

Commissioner Secretary, State Forest Department, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi today held a meeting to review the status of Gharana Wetland Conservation Reserve.During the meeting, Commissioner Secretary stressed on prioritising the conservation and management issues like...

Principal Secretary Finance, Navin K Choudhary has concluded the extensive and mandatory exercise of pre-budget consultations of Government departments for the next financial year. While winding up this annual process, today he chaired the last and final meeting...

Advisor to Governor, Kewal Kumar Sharma today held Pre-Budget consultation meetings with several Trade, Industries and related associations in Jammu here at Excise and Taxation Complex, Rail Head.During the series of consultation meetings with representations...

Advisors to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai and K Vijay Kumar on Saturday launched Super-50—free coaching for various professional and competitive courses at Shri Pratap Higher Secondary School, Srinagar.Addressing a gathering of students, academics and faculty...

Former Chairperson, J&K State Social Welfare Advisory Board (JKSSWB) Prof Nirmal Gupta called on Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan here today.Prof.  Gupta discussed, with the Governor, the issues pertaining to the condition of specially-abled,...

Complimenting the J&K Public Service Commission for ensuring fastest ever selection of 958 Medical Officers, Governor Satya Pal Malik today said fast-tracking recruitments is among the key initiatives of the Governor’s Administration.He said the reforms initiated...

Secretary Social Welfare Department, Dr. Farooq Ahmed Lone, today flagged-off a batch of 243 orphan students of the state to Lucknow and Delhi on 15-day exposure tour under Youth Exchange Programme- ‘Wattan Ko Jano’.The programme is being organized by the State...

Secretary Social Welfare Department, Dr. Farooq Ahmed Lone, today visited Government Residential School for Blind at Roop Nagar here to take a first-hand appraisal of facilities being provided to the inmates there.Dr. Lone was accompanied by Mission Director ICDS,...

Secretary Floriculture Mohammad Javed Khan today inaugurated training-cum-awareness centre at Akhnoor in presence of Director Floriculture BabilaRakhwal.He also kicked-off one-day training-cum-awareness programme on Commercial Floriculture being organized by Department...

Advisor to Governor, BB Vyas today said that preparedness is critical for tackling any natural disaster and we have to ensure that we take special measures for specific needs of children and women in the event of any humanitarian emergency, so that our approach...

MLC Surender Choudhary called on Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan here today.Surender Choudhary apprised the Governor about various significant issues relating to Nowshehra area. He discussed, with Governor, the issue of special recruitment drive in...

A delegation of J&K Pensioners Welfare Federation Senior Citizen Civil Society (J&K PWFSCCS) led by its President Sampath Parkash met with Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan here today.The delegation appreciated Governor for taking good decisions...

In the Phase-VIII of Panchayat Polls held today, overall poll percentage of 79.9% was witnessed across the State.According to the Chief Electoral Officer J&K, Shaleen Kabra, a massive 85.1% polling was witnessed in Jammu division and 49.6% in Kashmir...

Transporters from Kashmir Valley Saturday staged a peaceful protest against killing spree in Valley.Scores of transporters on the call of Joint Resistance Leadership assembled here in Pratap Park under the banner of Kashmir Transporters Welfare Federation. The protesters...

Senior Congress leader Prof. Saifuddin Soz Saturday in a communiqué to Sanjoy Hazarika, Director, Common Wealth Human Rights Initiative appealed him to lead a vigorous movement for repealing of AFSPA from Kashmir Valley.“In a letter to Sanjoy Hazarika, Director...

Fourteen people were killed and several were injured after a bus they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell 100 metres into a rocky gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district today, the police said. The bus was going from Loran to Poonch, 175 km...

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday warned of an agitation over alleged encroachments on the democratic space by governor Satya Pal Malik stating that there was some "hidden agenda."Addressing reporters at her Gupkar residence in...

Secretary, Rural Development Department, Sheetal Nanda chaired a review meeting of the performance of Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) at Panchayati Bhawan here today.The meeting was attended by Director General, Department of Rural Development,...

Acting on the directions of High Court, Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma, today chaired a meeting regarding anti encroachment drive along banks of Tawi river as reflected in Public Interest Litigations filed by Ashish Sharma and another V/s State and...

District Election Officer, Kulgam Dr Shameem Ahmad Wani today chaired a meeting of EROs, AEROs and representatives of political parties to review the progress of special summary revision of electoral rolls.During the meeting, DDC impressed upon the Electoral...

District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today chaired a meeting to review the physical and financial achievements of various departments under District CAPEX Budget 2018-19.The DDC took sector wise review of the progress of projects undertaken...

The Department of Information and Public Relations, organized a symposium competition on the theme ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ at Government Higher Secondary School, Salmerhi, here today.Principal of the host school, R.S Gandral was the chief guest while District...

District Development Commissioner   Dr Piyush Singla today reviewed the progress of special summary revision of photo electoral rolls of two assembly constituencies of the district with reference to 01-01-2019 as qualifying date, here at a meeting.The...

Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Friday visited the shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani(RA) at Khanyar here to take stock of arrangements put in place for the annual Urs beginning tomorrow.The DC sought details of arrangements...

Advisor to Governor, B B Vyas, today said that necessary mechanism has been put in place to ensure speedy and and time-bound redressal of the grievances of people.The Advisor was interacting with scores of deputations from different districts of Jammu division...

Deputy Commission Rajouri, Mohammed Aijaz Asad flagged off mission Indradhanush express, aimed at creating awareness among the people about the significance of vaccination, here today.The DC said that the main aim of mission Indradhanush is to immunize all...

Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan chaired the 3rd Consultative Meet on separate University for Ladakh here the other day.The meet organized by the Students Educational Movement of Kargil (SEMOK) was convened to solicit suggestions...

District Development Commissioner Mohammad Younis Malik, today reviewed the progress of Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogi Yojna here at a meeting.The meeting was attended by ADDC, Riyaz Ahmad Sofi, ADC Parvaiz Sajad, CMO and other officers Threadbare...

District Development Commissioner Kupwara Khalid Jahangir today chaired a meeting regarding finalization of Action Plan 2018-19 under Rurban Cluster Model Village Khumriyal.The meeting was informed that Rs 60.62 crore will be spend to develop the cluster in such...

Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan today visited 1.5 MW Sangrah Mini Hydel Project and inspected the current status of power generation at the project.The CEC was accompanied by Councillor Thasgam Abdul Rahim, Councillor Tai...

Continuing the pre-budget consultations for the next financial year, Principal Secretary Finance, Navin K. Choudhary today chaired two separate meetings and held marathon discussions on the functioning and budgetary requirements of the PHE, Irrigation & Flood...

In a first of its kind initiative, the Revenue Department Bandipora has initiated IT-based solutions for disaster relief/compensation, land acquisition, PSGA services and grievance redressal by equipping Patwaris with modern gadgets and basic infrastructure...

Secretary Cooperatives and Tribal Affairs, Abdul Majid Bhat today reviewed the functioning of Cooperative Banks of Jammu Division, here at a meeting.Registrar Cooperative Societies informed the Secretary that there are nine Cooperative Banks in the division with...

Secretary Disaster Management, Rescue, Relief & Rehabilitation (DMRRR), PHE and I&FC, Farooq Ahmad Shah, today stressed on the need for collective efforts to address vulnerabilities of women and children during disasters.Speaking at ongoing three-day state...

Labour and Employment Department is bracing up to start a massive exercise to register unorganized workers from January 1, 2019 in compliance to the Supreme Court directions.In this regard, Commissioner/Secretary to Government, Labour and Employment Department,...

On the eve of Armed Forces Flag Day, Advisor to Governor K Vijay Kumar paid homage to the soldiers who sacrificed their life while protecting the nation.The Advisor was interacting with the officers of Rajya Sainik Board (RSB) who met him at his office...

Advisor to Governor, K K Sharma today said that the Governor’s administration is committed to ensure all-round development of the state and thrust is being laid on to complete the languishing projects to benefit the people.The Advisor was speaking at a meeting...

Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today launched the battery operated car here at Mansar Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the Shivaliks.The Eco-friendly service has been introduced by the State Wildlife Protection Department as part of its eco-tourism promotion...

Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today stressed on  framing an effective action plan focusing on further strengthening and improving the overall functioning of Forest department and its allied wings.He was speaking at a specially organized interaction...

Governor Satya Pal Malik celebrated the Armed Forces Flag Day at a function held at the Raj Bhavan here today. Brig. (Retd.) Harcharan Singh, Director, Rajya Sainik Board pinned a  token Flag on the self of Governor on the occasion. The Governor made contribution...

Hurriyat Conference (G) leaders and activists held peaceful protests after congregational Friday prayers in Hyderpora against the killings, atrocities and pro-long detention of political prisoners at the hands of occupational forces.Hurriyat Conference organized...

Ruling out any alliance in the ensuing elections to Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said after voting to power, his party’s government will grant regional autonomy to various regions of the...

Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday strongly denounced authorities for scuttling the peaceful protest programs of the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) with regard to observing the ‘human rights week’, and the massive crackdown on resistance...

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and President of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alleged on Friday that Governor Satya Pal Malik is encroaching on democratic space.Addressing a media conference here, Mehbooba Mufti warned of an agitation over alleged...

Lok Jankshakti Party (LJP) National spokesperson and youth president, Sanjay Saraf on Thursday said that the issue of turning JK Bank into PSU was raked up only to evade the Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) probe into the ‘flaw in insurance scheme’. Addressing...