NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 21: On completion of one year of Chairmanship of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB), Election Commission of India today hosted an International Webinar on the Theme ‘‘Issues, Challenges and Protocols for Conducting Elections during COVID-19 : Sharing Country Experiences’. It was an occasion for democracies world over to come together
Srinagar, Sept 21: Kashmir Editors Guild has expressed anguish and pain over the reported abuse of journalist Auqib Javed by the police, managing the cyber cell in Srinagar. Auqib, an accredited journalist, had been summoned over a story that was published by an on-line news portal in Delhi. The Guild said though the responsibility of
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 21: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha inaugurated a Second Conference on the Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP-2020) at Zorawar Singh Auditorium of Jammu University here today. The conference was jointly organised by the Jammu University and the Department of Higher Education. At the occasion, Union Education Minister, Sh Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, through a
Srinagar, Sept 21: A gunfight started between militants and government forces in Charar-e-Shareef area in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday. A joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in the area amid specific information about the presence of militants. As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired
Srinagar, Sep 21: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1036 new novel coronavirus in last 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the total count of the infections to 65026. Among the cases, 563 were confirmed from Jammu and 473 from Kashmir Valley. Giving the district wise details, official sources said that Srinagar reported 141 cases, Budgam
Srinagar, Sep 21: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said supplements like vitamins, minerals and herbs do not boost immunity to ward off Covid-19 infection. “There is no scientific evidence to suggest that supplements boost the immune system against Covid-19,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “One of the misconceptions doing
Srinagar, Sep 21: The New Education Policy-2020 will be greatly advantageous for the teachers, researchers and students alike, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad has said, and asserted that all the stakeholders will have to work together to ensure its early implementation. Addressing the valedictory ceremony of a day-long conference, organised by
Srinagar, Sept 20: “National Education Policy 2020 is not only a historic and holistic document but for the first time, has been created as a reflection of aspirations of the parents, teachers, students, and education experts, which aims to address the challenges for the coming generations,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha remarked while inaugurating the “Brainstorming
Srinagar, Sept 20: Jammu and Kashmir reported eighteen deaths due to covid-19, taking its fatality count to 1005, officials said on Sunday. They said that nine deaths each were reported from Kashmir Valley and Jammu division. Four of the deaths were reported at SKIMS Soura while others at SMHS and CD hospitals here. They said
Srinagar, Sept 20: 77 travelers were among 1457 fresh covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, taking its total count to 63990. Official sources said that 817 cases were from Jammu and 640 from Kashmir Valley. Giving breakup of the cases, they said, Srinagar reported 228, Budgam 78, Baramulla 86,
Srinagar, Sep 20: The University of Kashmir and J&K’s Higher Education Department (HED) Sunday organised a daylong conference to discuss various aspects of the New Education Policy-2020 to enable its timely implementation in the Union Territory. President Ram Nath Kovind was the Chief Guest at the conference titled “Brainstorming on implementation of NEP-2020 in Jammu
Srinagar, Sept 20: The inquiry officer into “alleged custodial killing of a youth by police” has asked relatives and people having knowledge about the incident to record their statements from today. Mohd Ahsaan (KAS), Additional District Magistrate Baramulla, has been appointed by the Deputy Commissioner Baramulla to conduct a magisterial enquiry to “ascertain the causes
Jammu: A high-level Central team in presence of Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar, today reviewed and discussed Covid-19 Control measures in Jammu division with the Divisional Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners and senior health Department functionaries in the backdrop of recent spike in the positive cases. The meeting held through video conference focused on strengthening
Srinagar, Sept 19:: A 25-year-old youth was among 21 more people who succumbed to covid-19 in last 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir, taking its fatality count to 989. Official sources said among the victims, seven were residents of Kashmir and 14 from Jammu division. Among the fatalities from Jammu includes a 68-year-old woman from
Kulgam: The Legal Metrology, Kulgam Slapped a fine of Rs 72000 (Seventy Two Thousand) on Brick Kilns for overcharging and supplying undersize Bricks to the Consumers. Legal Metrology Department, Kulgam led by Assistant Controller, Mohammad Muzaffar Wani, Carried out the surprise inspection on various Brick Kilns across the District. During the inspection various Brick Kilns
Srinagar, Sept 19: On Saturday, Additional Commissioner Food Safety Legal cum Intelligence, Kashmir warned public at large and those who are organizing feast on marriage ceremony and other occasions not to use any kind of synthetic food colour in the preparation of Wazawan served to guests. Addition of such colours to any of the dishes
Srinagar, Sept 19: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1492 fresh covid-19 cases including 70 security men, 35 travelers and five minors, taking the total tally to 62533. Among them, 831 cases were from Jammu division and 661 from Kashmir Valley, official sources said. Giving district-wise breakup of the cases, they said, Srinagar reported 192, Budgam 68,
50 % waiver of fixed charges in electricity and water tariff SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 19: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Kumar Sinha today announced a mega relief and revival package of Rs 1350 crore to help the J&K business sector to tide over their problems. In a press conference at Srinagar, the Lt Governor announced a package of
Srinagar, Sept 19: Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday ordered transfer of seven officers with immediate effect in the interest of administrations. Bipul Pathak (IAS), Principal Secretary to the Government, Information Technology Department, holding additional charge of Principal Secretary to the Government, Science & Technology Department, CEO, JaKeGA and CEO, JAKEDA, has been transferred and
Srinagar, Sept 19: National Investigation Agency on Saturday ordered attaching of a property belonging to Nazir Ahmad Reshi, the father of Irshad Ahmad Reshi who was arrested by the NIA for his alleged involvement in the Lethpura attack on CRPF Group Centre that left five paramilitary personnel and three militants dead in December 2014. Ravinder
Jammu, Sept 19: Police on Saturday claimed to have arrested three militants from Rajouri district of Jammu division. A police officer said a joint operation was launched by police and security forces at Gurjan Bala Rajouri. Three militants, Rahil Bashir alias “Ayaan Bhai” of Pulwama, Amir Jaan alias “Hamza” of Kakapora Pulwama and Hafiz Yunus
Jammu, Sept 19: Around 15 shops were gutted in Khari market of Banihal tehsil in Ramban district of Jammu division, officials said on Saturday. The fire started mysteriously and engulfed around 15 shops midnight, they said. Locals and police rushed to the spot along with fire tenders, which doused the fire but not before the
Srinagar, Sep 18: International cricketer Suresh Raina today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here today. The celebrity cricketer, on the request of Lt Governor, agreed to set up five schools in Kashmir division and an equal number in Jammu division to train the aspiring cricketers, particularly the youngsters from remote areas of the UT.
Sinha Timelines For Digitization Of Revenue Records, The Certificates Srinagar, Sept 18: The government is authorizing Naib Tehsildars to issue Domicile Certificates to PRC holders and their family members. The decision was announced by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at a meeting while reviewing the working of Revenue department and the Auqaf. Advisors to Lt Governor,
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha launched the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) at a ceremony organized at Deputy Commissioner Srinagar’s office, today. NGDRS represents a major shift from the existing manual registration system to online registration of all transactions in sale-purchase/transfer of land and the stamp papers have been replaced by e-stamps which have
Srinagar: Principal Secretary, School Education and Skill Development, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today launched a comprehensive ‘School Safety Programme’ here at Model GGHSS Nawakadal. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal Secretary said that the programme will be a landmark to ensure safety of all children and teachers of schools of Jammu and Kashmir. He said
Assures outcome-based disposal of grievances JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 18: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today chaired a public interaction programme here in which over hundred people including depuations and individuals apprised him of their problems. The depuations, including J&K Electrical Engineering Graduates Association, Combine Group of Engineers, PDD Casual Labourers Union, representatives of Jr.
Srinagar: Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry today welcomed the directions of the Hon’ble High Court for facilitation of elections in the august body, as was prayed for by the KCC&I. As per a spokesman of the traders body the High Court in it’s order has
Pulwama, Sept 18: A team comprising Assistant Controller Legal Metrology and officials from Revenue Department today slapped a fine of Rs. 65,000 against few brick kiln owners who were found involved in selling bricks at exorbitant rates. Acting upon the instructions given by Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langer the team conducted a surprise visit
Srinagar, Sept 18: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1330 fresh cases of novel coronavirus in last 24 hours, taking its tally to past 60000 mark. With 70 travelers among them, 672 cases were from Jammu Division and 658 from Kashmir Valley as overall count reached 61041. This is for the fifteenth day in a row that
Srinagar, Sept 18: Army on Friday said that a high-level Court of Inquiry set up by it into the July 18 encounter at Amshipora Shopian has concluded, bringing out “certain prima facie evidence indicating that during the operation, powers vested under the AFSPA 1990 were exceeded. Also, Defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said that inquiry
Srinagar, Sept 18: Police on Friday recovered cocaine weighing about 6 kilograms on the disclosure of four persons arrested by it in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, officials said. The drugs are said to be worth crores of rupees. A police officer said that Police arrested four suspected persons at Old Town Baramulla and on
Srinagar, Sept 18: The J&K government on Friday accorded sanction to the establishment of ‘Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat References Monitoring Cell’ in the General Administration Department. It has been established for expeditious follow-up and better coordination with the Administrative Departments and Deputy Commissioners as required for disposal of the representations or grievances received by Lieutenant Governor’s
Poonch, Sept 18: Army on Friday destroyed four unexploded mortar shell found in a village of Balakote in Poonch district. An army official said four 120-mm mortars, fired by Pakistan, were recovered and destroyed today. “Army team dugout unexploded live shells from a village and destroyed it at a safe place,” the official said, adding,
Srinagar, Sept 17: District administration Baramulla on Thursday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the “alleged custodial killing of a youth by Sopore police”. “There was a huge outcry in Sopore and even it is reported in the media that the deceased was picked up by Sopore police on (September 15) and was therefore in their
Srinagar; Chairperson of Waqf Development Committee & Member Central Waqf Council of Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi completed her first leg of tour to the important shrines under J&K Waqf Board on the instructions of the Central Ministry to assess and inspect the state of affairs, management, funds utilization and development of
Srinagar: First game of SPECTRUM FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2020 organised by Etihad Football Academy in Association with District Football Association Pulwama (Zone Pampore) Sponsored by Spectrum Advertising Services, was won by Titans FC Anantnag against Real Wanpora Kulgam at Iqbal Ground (Tanch Bagh) Pampore. While Titans FC Anantnag won the game 2-1, the man of the
Srinagar, Sept 17: Army Chief General MM Naravane on Thursday reviewed overall security situation along with the Northern Army Commander and Chinar Corps Commander. He also reviewed security situation along the Line of Control in north Kashmir. The army is in Kashmir Valley for a two-day visit. After his arrival at Srinagar, he proceeded to
Srinagar: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan will convene a public hearing on September 18 (Friday) at Convention Center, Canal Road, Jammu from 10.00 am onwards. The public deputations and individuals, who wish to bring their grievances and demands into the notice of the government, can meet the Advisor at the said venue. All
Srinagar, Sept 17: General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff, met Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here today. He was accompanied by Lt. General YK Joshi, Army Commander, Northern Command and Lt. General BS Raju, GOC, Chinar Corps. The Lt Governor and the Army Chief discussed several important issues related
Srinagar, Sep 17: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday said reopening schools at a time when Covid-19 cases are surging could worsen the crisis. “Reopening schools while Covid is still circulating widely could accelerate virus transmission in the community,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “With cases rising thick and fast,
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 17: Principal Secretary, School Education Department and Skill Development, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today asked the Deputy Commissioners to step up Skill Development program in the district to enable maximum youth to obtain skills with high employability potential in the market. Dr Samoon was chairing a meeting to review the Skill Development Sector in
Srinagar: In a marathon preparatory budget meeting cum workshop conducted by the Finance department the Chief Secretary of J&K, BVR Subrahmanyam today directed the district administration to make Panchayats and local bodies the units of their respective plan formulation as per the 73rd and 74thamendment of the Constitution. The Chief Secretary emphasized that all plans
Srinagar, Sept 17: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today observed that the J&K Administration’s grievance redressal mechanism is playing key role towards extending good governance to people of the Union Territory. Advisor Khan, while interacting with various public deputations and individuals at weekly public hearing here at LG’s Grievance Cell Church Lane, took stock
Srinagar, Sept 17: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1467 novel coronavirus cases including 62 travelers in last 24 hours, taking the total count to 59711. Official sources said that 785 cases were from Jammu and 682 from Kashmir Valley. This is for a fortnight that more than a thousand cases were reported in J&K. Giving the
Srinagar, Sept 17: Three militants and a woman were killed in a gunfight in Batamaloo area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Thursday. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that three militants were killed and their gunfight and their identity couldn’t be ascertained yet. Earlier, a 45-year-old woman identified as Kounsar Riyaz of
Srinagar, Sept 16: The death of a youth from Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district amid conflicting claims by police and his family on Wednesday triggered protests and outrage from political parties in the Jammu and Kashmir. While police say that the youth, Irfan Ahmad Dar (23) son of Mohammad Akbar Dar of Sidiq-Colony,
Srinagar, Sept 16: Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed Municipal Committee, Sopore, to take steps for removal of municipal Solid Waste forthwith which has been dumped within the demarcated area of the Wular Lake. “The Municipal Committee, Sopore, shall place on record the site plan, the location of the dumping site before us, before
