Talat Parvez reviews progress of development projects under RUSA
JAMMU, JUNE 24: Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education Department, Talat Parvez Rohella, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat to review pace of ongoing development projects under RUSA 1.0 and 2.0. Threadbare discussion was held on construction of auditorium at GGM Science College Jammu, completion of balance works for construction of Auditorium at SP College Srinagar […]
At 4-hr-long India-China border talks, focus on de-escalation and disengagement
India and China on Wednesday decided to “sincerely implement” the understanding on disengagement and de-escalation reached by senior military commanders on June 6 to resolve the stand-off at four points in eastern Ladakh. The stand-off escalated into a violent face-off at one of the four locations earlier this month, leading to a spike in tension […]
Hardworking, meritorious and qualified JK youth pushed to wall: M Akbar Lone
Srinagar, 24 June (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Wednesday said the youth of Jammu and Kashmir has been left in lurch due to the unpresented chaos in recruitment, competitive exams and service commissions and that hardworking, meritorious and qualified youth of J&K are being pushed to wall with every passing day. In a […]
In a first: Wildlife Deptt lens captures 10 majestic Hanguls in Shikargah Tral
Srinagar, June 24 (KNS): In a first, Wildlife Department captures 10 majestic Hanguls in camera in Shikargah wildlife sanctuary of Tral area of South Kashmir. Wildlife Warden Shopian Intesar Suhail told KNS it is for the first time there is photographic proof of Hanguls in the area. “Actually we were getting reports of presence of […]
Diplomatic border talks to spell out steps to India-China disengagement
The crucial meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China border affairs (WMCC) will take place on Wednesday where the two sides are expected to have a candid conversation on how to resolve the stand-off at four points in East Ladakh. The Indian Army, after the marathon meeting of military commanders on June 22 had […]
Hafeez says he has tested negative for Covid-19
All-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has tested negative for Covid-19 a day after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said he was among seven more players who contracted the disease ahead of their England tour, the player said on Wednesday. The PCB confirmed on Tuesday that a total of 10 players, including Hafeez, had tested positive but the 39-year-old said […]
JKAP appeals MHA for immediate repatriation of J&K employees from Ladakh UT
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) senior leader and former minister Mohammad Dilawar Mir on Wednesday demanded immediate repatriation of J&K employees who continue to be posted in Ladakh Union Territory despite submitting their options for postings to the general administration department within stipulated time period. According to statement issued to KNS , Mir observed […]
Pattan Faces Water Shortage; Admin in Deep Slumber
Srinagar, 24 June: Residents of Rather Mohalla, village Buran, Pattan, are up in arms against Jal Shakti department for failing to ensure supply of portable drinking water to the locality. The residents said they were being forced to drink containment water which poses threat of infection. The residents alleged that they have brought the issue […]
China warns US over actions against 4 more media outlets
Beijing, Jun 24 (AP) China has warned that it will take countermeasures after the US added four more Chinese media outlets to a list of organisations that should be considered foreign missions in the United States because of their ties to the government and ruling Communist Party. Foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian attacked the Trump administration’s […]
Jofra Archer to undergo second COVID test before joining England squad
England fast bowler Jofra Archer will undergo a second round of COVID-19 Test before joining the national team’s training camp in Southampton on Thursday. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement that the Sussex bowler will join England’s behind-closed-doors training camp on Thursday after a member of his household felt unwell over the weekend. […]