Dr Samoon reviews functioning of Skill Development Department; Ask officers for timely completion of ongoing works
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 09: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, today chaired a meeting to review functioning of Skill Development Department at Civil Secretariat, Jammu. Threadbare discussion was held on various issues pertaining to Skill Development Department including constitution of Institute Management Committee for Model ITI Jammu, finalize guidelines for Institutional Development Fund […]
J&K Reports 2 Covid-19 Deaths, 138 Fresh Cases
Jammu and Kashmir reported 138 fresh covid-19 cases while two persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. Among the fresh cases, 32 were reported from Jammu Division and 106 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 333325. There were two more deaths due to the virus, all from […]
Night temp drops below normal across Kashmir, minus 3.3°C In Pahalgam
Srinagar: Night temperatures dropped to below normal across Kashmir Valley with Pahalgam and Gulmarg recording minus 3.3°C and minus 1.0°C respectively on Tuesday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.6°C against 2.2°C on the previous night. The temperature is below minus 0.2°C normal for this time of the year […]
England opener Roy ruled out of T20 World Cup, Vince named replacement
ABU DHABI: England opener Jason Roy has been ruled out of the remainder of the Twenty20 World Cup due to a torn calf muscle, the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement on Monday. James Vince, a travelling reserve, will replace Roy in the squad ahead of England’s last-four match against New […]
Under-fire Johnson skips debate in UK parliament on standards system
LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson rejected pressure to appear before British lawmakers debating the standards system on Monday, despite days of sleaze and cronyism claims against his government intensifying with new revelations. MPs are set to hold an emergency debate amid calls for an independent inquiry into the mounting allegations of apparent corruption and inappropriate […]
Bhopal Children’s Hospital Fire: 4 Infants Dead, CM Announces Rs. 4 Lakh Compensation For Each
At least four infants died in a fire that broke out in the special newborn care unit (SNCU) of Kamla Nehru Children’s Hospital in Bhopal on Monday night, prompting the government to order a high-level probe into the incident. Medical Education Minister Vishwas Sarang said a short circuit may have caused the fire and described […]
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
In the recent past Jammu and Kashmir administration has established many youth clubs and the purpose of such clubs is to promote the talent of youth in every field including in education and literature. Manoj Sinha recently while speaking at iconic Week celebrations said that youth has always remained the priority of the present dispensation. […]
No change in scheduled KU exams, functioning of hostels
A fake news is reported to be under circulation regarding postponement of Kashmir University examinations and closure of hostels. There is no change in the scheduled examinations or functioning of hostels. Students are requested not to pay heed to any fake news.(GNS)
Chief Secretary reviews maintenance or river regulation zones, khad
Directs constitution of 3-tier inter-disciplinary committees for delineation JAMMU, NOVEMBER 08: The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting to review maintenance of river regulation zones and adjoining khad areas in Jammu and Kashmir. Administrative Secretaries of departments of Home, Revenue, Jal Shakti, Information Technology, and Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs besides […]
Situation in Kashmir is entirely different and bad: Mehbooba
Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Monday alleged that the situation in Kashmir valley is entirely different and bad. Talking to media persons here she said, “if the situation is alright, why more and more CRPF troops are being brought to the valley”. She said people are feeling suffocated […]