SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ordered transfer of 26 officers, 25 of them JKAS, in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the government, Vikar Ahmad Giri, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Udhampur, has been transferred and posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Ramsoo, against an available vacancy. “He […]
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Schools reopen after long gap in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — Schools in Kashmir Valley were abuzz as offline classes for students resumed in government and private schools on Wednesday after a gap of nearly two and half years. Students dressed in uniforms and wearing masks marked a remarkable delight for them as well as the parents. After a long hiatus due to covid-19 […]
CRPF trooper shoots self to death in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — A paramilitary CRPF trooper on Wednesday committed suicide at a camp in Srinagar, officials said. A police official said that the constable Anand Lal, hailing from Bihar, ended life by shooting himself dead with AK-47 rifle at a camp of 29 battalion in Sanat Nagar here. He said while reason for him taking […]
Cloudy weather with light rain, snow likely in J&K
SRINAGAR — Weather remained cloudy with isolated rain, snow in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday and the same conditions are likely to persist in the next 24 hours, as per the Met department. “Generally cloudy weather with very light rain, snow is expected in J&K and Ladakh during the next 24 hours”, an […]
Ganderbal resident alleges breach of his bank account privacy
GANDERBAL — Alleging breach of his bank account privacy, a man hailing from Duderham area of Ganderbal district here has demanded investigation into the matter. Peerzada Touseef Ahmad alleged that employees at J&K Bank in his locality have breached the privacy of his account as the officials have provided his account statements to unknown people. […]
Kashmir University employees allege ‘witch-hunt’ after anti-University Administration statement goes viral
SRINAGAR — Non-gazetted employees at the Kashmir University have alleged ‘witch-hunt’ by its administration after their Association accused the present dispensation of resorting to financial ‘irregularities’ and violation of norms in the recruitment processes. According to a notice in possession of news agency KNT, the University administration has constituted a committee headed by Dean Academic […]
Awam ki Awaz: LG praises Uri resident for his suggestions on financial literacy
JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha in his 10th episode of public outreach programme ‘Awam ki Awaz’ praised the suggestions of Uri resident, Mohd Iqbal Badana regarding the financial literacy among rural masses. The LG has appreciated Iqbal for coming forward with his suggestions and said that financial literacy is pivotal […]
Illegal encroachment on state land: Notice served to 3 stone crushers in Poonch
POONCH — Authorities on Tuesday served notice to three stone crushers in Poonch district for alleged illegal encroachment of state land and directing the owners to remove the encroachment within 10 days. A notice in this regard has been issued by Collector Class First Poonch Haveli controlled by Tehsildar Poonch Haveli. As per details, the […]
Reopening of Schools: Parents busy buying uniforms, students excited
SRINAGAR — As schools are all set to re-opening across Kashmir tomorrow, the parents were seen buying various school uniforms and other things items for their children in various Srinagar markets. A parent said that, “online system of education was complicated for students and we are happy to know that offline classes are starting. Kids […]
Aaw School Chalein Hum: Schools across Kashmir to re-open after one year tomorrow
SRINAGAR — As the schools in Kashmir valley are all set to reopen for physical academic activities from Wednesday, authorities on Tuesday said that it will credit the uniform charges into bank accounts of students soon. Top officials of Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department informed that it will credit the uniform charges directly into […]









