Minister Sakina Itoo warns of strict action against schools demanding capitation fee

Minister Sakina Itoo warns of strict action against schools demanding capitation fee

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir education minister, Sakina Itoo Thursday said that government will take strict action against private schools that are violating government norms.   “Whosoever is facing the issue of admission and capitation charges from private schools must approach the concerned authorities with a proper proof and government will ensure accountability and action against […]

4 dead, 13 injured in Kishtwar accident

4 dead, 13 injured in Kishtwar accident

Kishtwar: Four people lost their lives while 13 others were injured after a vehicle they were traveling in plunged into a deep gorge at Dangdoor area of Kishtwar district on Wednesday evening.   Officials said that a cruiser vehicle (6576-JK17), carrying employees of an under-construction power project company, met with the accident.   They said […]

Srinagar records season’s coldest night at minus 2.0 degree Celsius

Srinagar records season’s coldest night at minus 2.0 degree Celsius

Srinagar: The minimum temperature plummeted further across the Valley with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording the coldest night of season at minus 2.0 degree Celsius. Pahalgam a famous tourist destination recorded a low of minus 4.8 degree Celsius. The Meteorological department (MeT) has informed that Qazigund, a gateway of Kashmir, recorded […]

Multi-pronged strategy

Multi-pronged strategy

  Recently while reviewing the healthcare facilities across Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Secretary said that multiple steps should be taken to fill the gap. He advised for framing a roadmap to motivate the young professionals to serve in these far-off areas of the UT. He asked for creating provisions to advance certain incentives like […]

J&K Handicapped Association Holds Protest In Srinagar

J&K Handicapped Association Holds Protest In Srinagar

The Jammu and Kashmir Handicapped Association (JKHA) observed World Disability Day on Tuesday as a “black day,” and urged the state government to improve the welfare of the disabled community in the region. Jammu tourism packages Dozens of JKHA members gathered near the Press Enclave here, holding banners and raising slogans. They called for immediate […]

Army Soldier Killed In Accidental Fire In J&K’s Kishtwar

Army Soldier Killed In Accidental Fire In J&K’s Kishtwar

An Army soldier was killed in an accidental discharge of fire in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.Jammu tourism packages Official sources said that an army personnel died after his service rifle went off accidentally, resulting in grievous injuries. He was immediately evacuated to the hospital for treatment where doctors declared […]

Former VDG Member Found Dead In Udhampur Forests

Former VDG Member Found Dead In Udhampur Forests

Jammu: Body of a former Village Defense Guard member was found in mysterious conditions in forests of Chapper area of Udhampur district on Tuesday.   Officials said  that a deadbody of an disengaged VDG was found in mysterious conditions along with the rifle (303) in Chapper forests.   He has been identified as Ashok Kumar […]

Healthcare in focus

Healthcare in focus

Recently Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, visited Super Speciality Hospital, Shreen Bagh in order to inspect the ongoing works on infrastructure upgradation of healthcare facilities. He took stock of the progress of work on Rs 14.51 crore project for construction of new OPD Block including Diagnostic facility and Faculty Rooms to augment and upgrade the healthcare […]