4 persons arrested with grenades, bullets in south Kashmir
The government forces recovered four grenades and a hundred rounds of AK-47 from four persons arrested in Shopian district of South Kashmir, reported a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS). An unnamed police officer told the agency that the police and government forces arrested four persons including Imitiyaz Ahmad Dar of Ratnipora, Parvaiz Ahmad […]
As Dhaka holds talks with Beijing, Foreign Secy meets Hasina
ON A two-day visit to Bangladesh at a time that Dhaka is in talks with Beijing for an almost USD 1 billion loan regarding the Teesta river, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and discussed “security-related issues of mutual interest”. Sources described their meeting as “excellent”. Receiving her first […]
Govt: 3 vaccine candidates in human trial stage on track
The Centre on Tuesday said the three vaccine candidates for Covid-19 currently in the human trial stage are on track but pointed out that not every vaccine candidate can deliver successful results. “Three vaccines in the human trials (stage) are on track. The information on the progress of the trial has been shared. The review was taken… […]
‘No Surprise There’: Omar Abdullah on Madhya Pradesh Govt’s Job Decision
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday questioned the different yardsticks applied for jobs in different territories of India after Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that government jobs in Madhya Pradesh would only be for locals. In a tweet, Abdullah said jobs in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh are for everyone, but jobs in […]
‘I thought this guy is dead’: Shoaib Akhtar recalls hitting a batsman in county cricket
Former Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar is known for making controversial statements but one that no one can take away from him is the fact that he was an express pace bowler and arguably the fastest of them all in modern day cricket. Recently during a conversation with Pakistani presenter Sawera Pasha on her Youtube show Cric […]
Lt Governor Sinha conducts extensive tour of Ganderbal
Interacts with various public delegations; Reviews developmental scenario; inspects various projects e-inaugurates 12 completed developmental projects worth Rs 54.57 crore, lays foundation stone of 3 projects costing Rs 2.57 crore · Asks officers to revisit Public Grievance Redressal Mechanism, ensure Common Man should not suffer for getting even simpler services · Directs for 100% saturation […]
Govt. constitutes committee for preparing proposal of relief, revival of business in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday constituted a five-member committee for preparing a proposal for relief and revival of the business sector in Jammu and Kashmir. An order issued by Additional Secretary to the Government under No. 767-JK(GAD) of 2020 dated 18.08.2020 reads, “Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of a Committee for relief […]
Advisor Khan visits Juvenile Observation Home, Harwan
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 18- Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today visited Juvenile Observation Home, Harwan and inspected various facilities and services being provided to the Juvenile inmates there. The Advisor was accompanied by Mission Director, ICPS, Shabnam Kamili and other senior officers of the department. The Advisor took a detailed round of the centre and […]
Class IV posts: JKSSB’s Portal records 5,49,500 registrations; 2,90,400 candidates submit online application so far
JAMMU, AUGUST 18: Till today morning 5,49,500 Registrations have been done by the candidates on JKSSB’s Online Portal, since the commencement of online application submission from 10th July, 2020 and 2,90,400 candidates completed their online application submission process for Class IV posts. Also 97,600 applications have been submitted online for the post of Accounts Assistant. […]
Day 86: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 27 domestic flights with 3,891 passengers
JAMMU, AUGUST 18: On day 86 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 27 domestic flights with 3,891 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 977 passengers aboard 10 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 17 domestic flights with about 2914 passengers on […]