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November 29, 2016 No Responses

Examinations deceptive bid for political gains: Hurriyat

Holding of board exams in Kashmir was a “deceptive attempt” by the state government to reap political gains, hardline Hurriyat Conference headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani said today, a day after PM Narendra Modi praised high attendance in the...

November 29, 2016 No Responses

Govt unlikely to lift ban on Prepaid Internet Services

Even though situation has improved in the Valley to a larger extent, the government is unlikely to restore internet services on prepaid mobile connections. The mobile phone services were suspended in the Valley after the killing of 21-year-old popular Hizbul.....

November 28, 2016 No Responses

In Kashmir, Sunday is the new Monday

After remaining closed for more than four months, Sunday was the new Monday for schools in the Kashmir valley. Hundreds of students attended classes to make up for the losses as the separatist protest calendar allows a two-day relaxation period...

November 26, 2016 No Responses

Div Com assures students of respite : Fee Controversy

Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir Baseer Ahmed Khan Friday assured student community that administration will find ways and means to lessen the burden of parents who are being asked by private schools to pay the dues for the months when...

November 26, 2016 No Responses

Govt forms panels to regulate prices of commodities in Jammu & Kashmir

According to the order, the committees will meet on the first and the 15th of every month and will send periodical reports to the administrative department. The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday constituted Price Consultative Committees (PCC) for Kashmir....

November 25, 2016 No Responses

Govt searches for more ‘Deadwood’ after terminating 21 junior officers

Won’t tolerate officials whose integrity is doubtful: Govt With Government having ordered termination of services of 21 government employees of various departments after declaring them “deadwood”, it has been learnt that the government is compiling anoth...

November 25, 2016 No Responses

Non-state subjects illegally working in handicrafts dept

Appointment of non-locals in govt departments violation of Articles 370 and 35-A In a brazen violation of recruitment rules, the J&K Government has provided employment to non-state subjects, belonging to Uttar Pradesh. Official documents reveal that Alim-u...

November 24, 2016 No Responses

Fast Food Outlet sealed for selling ‘Carcinogenic’ laced foods

Food Control Organisation sealed a fast food unit here on Wednesday after raiding its premises and finding the food business operator selling food items prepared with carcinogenic chemical dyes and other banned chemicals. The raid is the first one after...

November 24, 2016 No Responses

Time to Think Out of Box on Kashmir: Top Army Officer

A top Indian Army officer on Wednesday said that there is a need to think out of box and new way out for ensuring return of normalcy and prosperity to Kashmir. “The seminar that is taking place in Jammu –...

November 23, 2016 No Responses

665 Accidental deaths recorded across JK from Jan-Sep 2016

Out of the 4,132 accidents in the Valley, 551 were fatal and 3,621 non-fatal, the data released by state Home Department said. A total of 665 people died and 5,923 injured in 4,132 road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir from...