J&K govt terminates 9 doctors over ‘unauthorised absence’ from duties

J&K govt terminates 9 doctors over ‘unauthorised absence’ from duties

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Government Wednesday terminated nine doctors for remaining unauthorisedly absent from duties. An order issued by the government today said that the doctors had been sent notices for remaining absent from their duties and they were provided an opportunity to report back. The order stated that the doctors were given a chance to […]

PDP appeals Governor to release Hurriyat (G) spokesman

PDP appeals Governor to release Hurriyat (G) spokesman

Srinagar : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday demanded immediate release of Hurriyat Conference (G) spokesman Ayaz Akbar on humanitarian grounds so that he could attend his ailing wife who is suffering from a life threatening disease. In a statement  senior PDP leader and party’s state secretary Noor Mohammad Sheikh has said that Akbar’s wife […]

Hydro, Solar Power in J&K

Hydro, Solar Power in J&K

There is a huge potential for garnering hydro-electric potential of Jammu and Kashmir State and in the recent past solar power is also being generated at certain places, but not at the speed it deserves. Recently Governor’s administration has decided to speed up the process and have set new deadlines for the tendering processes to […]

Two dead, eight injured in Anantnag road accident

Two dead, eight injured in Anantnag road accident

Srinagar: At least two passengers died while eight others were injured after a vehicle met with an accident in Shoul Batengoo area of Anantnag district on Wednesday. According to reports, a mini bus (bearing registration number JK03-5707) was heading towards Anantnag from Shamsipora area when skidded off the main road, resulting into death of two […]

Jailed Sarjan Barkati’s family stages protest in Srinagar, seeks his release

Jailed Sarjan Barkati’s family stages protest in Srinagar, seeks his release

Srinagar: The family members and relatives of Sarjan Barkati on Wednesday held a protest demonstration in Srinagar demanding his immediate release. Sarjan Barkati, a resident of Reban village in south Kashmir’s Shopian district was arrested during 2016 unrest after he led many protest rallies in south Kashmir districts. Family members and other relatives of Barkati assembled in press […]

Body of 29-yr-old recovered from river in Rajouri

Body of 29-yr-old recovered from river in Rajouri

Srinagar : A body of a man was found from Anas river on Tuesday night in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. A 29-year-old man identified as Javid Ahmad, son of Abdul Rashid, a resident of Panihad Moori in Budhal area of the Rajouri district. The deceased, according to reports was serving as a Gram Rozgar […]

SAC reviews status of employment, transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrants

SAC reviews status of employment, transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrants

Srinagar : The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik took note of the status report submitted by the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRR&R) regarding employment to Kashmiri migrants. Pertinent to mention here is that 3000 posts of various categories were created under the […]