J&K Govt not to conduct fresh appointments under SRO-202

J&K Govt not to conduct fresh appointments under SRO-202

Dogged by controversial recruitment policy The SRO-202 was issued by the PDP-BJP government under the chief ministership of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on June 30, 2015, making it mandatory for the newly recruited employees to undergo probation for a five-year period on a paltry sum compared to the salaries and perks of their counterparts recruited before […]

DGP visits Doda, Kathua reviews Security scenario, measures to combat COVID-19

DGP visits Doda, Kathua reviews Security scenario, measures to combat COVID-19

Great work by Doda/Kathua Police, Doda close to becoming militancy free: DGP Jammu 15 June (KNS): “Keep good work up to further consolidate peace and stay focused on your responsibilities while taking all health and security precautions while performing challenging duties, this was advised by the Director General of Police Shri Dilbag Singh to the […]

NC demands effective stimulus package for local businesses, transporters

NC demands effective stimulus package for local businesses, transporters

Srinagar, 15 June (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday sought an effective and inclusive fiscal stimulus package for Jammu and Kashmir economy to tackle with the impact of Post August 5 clampdown and COVID-19 induced lockdown saying that there can be no escape from the fact that that local businesses including public transporters […]

Div Com chairs UTEIC meet; discusses traffic management Plan for AIIMS

Div Com chairs UTEIC meet; discusses traffic management Plan for AIIMS

One-way traffic for oil tankers, fruit trucks to resume on Mughal Road JAMMU, JUNE 15: Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma, today chaired a meeting of Urban Transport Environment Improvement Committee (UTEIC) to review and discuss the traffic management plan for AIIMS Jammu. The meeting was attended by IGP Traffic J&K T. Namgyal, Commissioner JMC, Avny Lawasa, […]

Govt committed to facilitate investors for private sector investment through EIP-2020: Dr Samoon

Govt committed to facilitate investors for private sector investment through EIP-2020: Dr Samoon

Reviews functioning of drinking water supply in Govt run schools SRINAGAR, JUNE 15:  Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today said government is committed to facilitate private investors to invest in education sector through Education Investment Policy-2020 (EIP-2020). He was speaking at a meeting convened to discuss implementation of EIP-2020 with several […]

Director Horticulture visits Centre of Excellence, Zawoora Srinagar

Director Horticulture visits Centre of Excellence, Zawoora Srinagar

SRINAGAR, JUNE 15: Director Horticulture, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, today visited Centre of Excellence being established at Zawoora Srinagar and inspected the varietal profile of various fruit crops planted at the project site. On the occasion, directions were passed on to the committee constituted recently to identify the varietal profile of  fruit crops planted, instructing to […]

Deceased Handwara youth declared Covid +ive was ‘abducted’, thrashed badly, claims family

Deceased Handwara youth declared Covid +ive was ‘abducted’, thrashed badly, claims family

SRINAGAR:  Mystery shrouds the death of an 18-year-old boy who was admitted to SMHS hospital for head injuries, but eventually turned out to be COVID 19 positive. Hailing from Monabal village in Langate, the teenager was admitted to SMHS hospital for severe trauma on May 12. During the investigation, doctors found that he was suffering from […]

GDA casual labourers stage protest, demands pending wages, regularization

GDA casual labourers stage protest, demands pending wages, regularization

Tangmarg, June 15 (KNS): Casual labours of Gulmarg development authority on Monday held a protest demonstration against their pending wages. According to reports a Representation from casual labourers and daily wagers of Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) held a protest demonstration and were demanding pending wages and regularization Casual labourers and daily wagers said they are […]