Education and research
New elected government of Jammu and Kashmir is committed to enhance quality of higher education and research in Universities. This was stated by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education when she chaired high level meeting with Vice Chancellors of J&K Universities, reviews performance, functioning During the meeting, she took comprehensive assessment […]
Omar Chairs First Cabinet Meeting, Discusses Reservation, Employment, Recruitments
JAMMU, Nov 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a cabinet meeting of his Government here on Friday during which various issues, including employment, reservation and recruitment processes, were discussed and directions were passed. The cabinet, which discussed the growing demand for revising the reservation limit in Government jobs in Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Season’s Coldest Night Recorded in Jammu Kashmir’s Srinagar at -1.2°C
SRINAGAR: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded its coldest night of the season as the temperature dropped to minus 1.2 degrees Celsius. According to details available with the news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO), minimum temperatures showed slight improvement across parts of Jammu and Kashmir. However, Srinagar experienced its season’s coldest night […]
Shaping future
Mental health of children is very important for shaping the future of any place. Recently Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, inaugurated day long Conference on Child Mental Health and Psychosocial Support at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here. In her inaugural address, she remarked that this issue is very crucial […]
NIA Raids Multiple Locations in Jammu Region to Probe Militant Infiltration Cases
JAMMU: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at several locations across the Jammu region, including Reasi, Udhampur and Ramban, in connection with its probe into terrorist infiltration cases, official sources said. The searches are being conducted following the registration of cases involving the infiltration of Pakistani terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Encouraging talent
New Government has started looking for options to encourage talent on the sports turf. Recently Minister for Youth Services and Sports, declared open the Fencing championship at University of Jammu for under-14 boys and girls category as part of 68th National School Games being held across India. Promising players from across the country are participating […]
Gold Jumps Rs 600 to Rs 78,050 per 10 gm; Silver Climbs Rs 1,500
NEW DELHI: Gold prices jumped Rs 600 to Rs 78,050 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid a strong global trend in the overseas market, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Monday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 77,450 per 10 grams. Gold prices also […]
At minus 0.7 degree Celsius, Sgr records season’s coldest night
Srinagar: The night cold has intensified in Kashmir parts with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording the coldest night of season at minus 0.7 degree Celsius. As per the details ,Srinagar recorded the first sub-zero temperature at minus 0.7 degree Celsius. Shopian in South Kashmir recorded minus 3.9 degree Celsius while in […]
Fast track development
In district Budgam a comprehensive review was held to fast track developmental projects including flats for the migrants. During his visit to the site, the officials briefed the DC on the progress, informing him that 8 out of the 12 blocks are expected to be completed by the end of December and work on the […]
Northern Army Commander Reviews Security Situation In J&K’s Kishtwar
JAMMU, Nov 19: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M.V. Suchindra Kumar reviewed the security situation in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir and urged troops to maintain exemplary professionalism in conduct of operations. This comes after the district witnessed two terror incidents last week. A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) from the special forces was killed, and three […]