SC dismisses plea challenging delimitation exercise in J-K
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Jammu and Kashmir delimitation exercise as it cleared the decks for polls in the Valley, reported Times Now. The apex court dismissed a plea challenging the government’s decision to constitute the Delimitation Commission for redrawing the Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in J-K. The petitioners – Haji Abdul Gani […]
New schemes
In order to impart the better benefits of NEP-2020, the government is going to start 435 SHRI Schools in Jammu and Kashmir. Pedagogy to be adopted in these schools will be more experiential, holistic, integrated, play/toy-based (particularly, in the foundational years) inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centred, discussion-based, flexible and enjoyable. Focus will be on learning outcomes of […]
LG issues direction to release salaries of PM package employees
The Lieutenant Governor’s secretariat has asked the Chief Secretary’s office to direct all the heads of departments to release the salaries of the PM package employees and other minority employees, who have resumed their duties in Kashmir division. In a communique to special secretary to chief secretary, the Raj Bhavan has asked him to direct […]
Advisor Bhatnagar inaugurates mega Job Fair at Jammu
Interacts with representatives of various companies, Industrial Associations, job seekers JAMMU, FEBRUARY 12: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, today inaugurated a mega Job Fair-2023, organised by Labour and Employment Department at Convention Centre here. Advisor Bhatnagar, after inaugurating the fair, inspected various stalls of employers and held detailed interaction with them regarding the […]
Remove illegal encroachment over Jhelum or face action: I&FC
Irrigation and Flood Control division in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district has asked residents to remove illegal encroachments over Jhelum river banks and other water bodies within the period of seven days, failing which strict action would be taken against the encroachers. According to a notice, people who have encroached over the Irrigation and Flood control […]
CS inaugurates Rs 8.5 Cr digital cath lab for SKIMS
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 11: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today inaugurated the state of the art new digital cardiac catheterization lab for SKIMS, Soura here. On the occasion Secretary, Health; Director, SKIMS; Director Health, Kashmir; HoDs of different departments of SKIMS and many other concerned officers participated in person or virtually through video link. While […]
Srinagar-Jammu highway reopens after three days
Vehicular movement on Srinagar-Jammu national highway was partially restored partially on Saturday after remaining closed for three days, officials said here An official said that the highway was blocked since Thursday evening due to landslides and shooting stones triggered by rains near Mehar, Panthyal, Magarkot and Cafeteria Morh. He said after completion of clearance operation, […]
Flight operations resume at Srinagar Airport
Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport resumed on Saturday after remaining temporarily suspended due to the snowfall and low visibility, officials said. Director Srinagar Airport, Kuldeep Singh said that flight operations have resumed at Srinagar airport. “The flight operations have resumed at Srinagar airport and no flight has been cancelled,” the official said. Earlier in […]
Sports infrastructure
There is a lot of focus on the building of sports infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir so that more youth get the opportunity to show their talent. Recently LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated 94 sports infrastructure projects worth Rs 46.07 crore (88 under CAPEX and 6 under JKIDFC). The projects include stadiums, playfields, lighting projects, […]
Lineman injured due to electric shock in south Kashmir
A lineman, working as a daily wager in Power Development Department, on Friday suffered injuries due to an electric shock in Damhal Hanjipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam. An official said that the lineman identified as Muhammad Ramzan son of Ghulam Qadir of Manzgam sustained injuries after he came in contact with a live wire. […]