‘MMC Zakura Remains Non-Functional; Rs 10.45-Crore Revised Estimate Under Review’: Govt

SRINAGAR: The Mini Maternity-cum-Child Care (MMC) Hospital at Zakura in Srinagar has yet to become fully functional, with the Health and Medical Education Department...

Sajad Lone Alleges ‘Accidental Minister’ Overriding Elected Representatives’ Choices

SRINAGAR: Peoples Conference chief and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone on Thursday alleged that elected representatives were being undermined in decisions concerning development works in...

Jammu Kashmir: Naib Tehsildar Suspended Over Work Disposal, Attendance Deficiencies

SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner Kathua has suspended Naib Tehsildar Subash Chander over recurring deficiencies in work disposal, attendance, supervisory responsibilities and progress in the...

Anganwadi Workers Protest in Srinagar, Seek Higher Honorarium, Pending Dues

SRINAGAR: Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union on Thursday held a protest outside the Civil Secretariat and Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly here, demanding enhancement...

Over 30 Per Cent Teaching Posts Vacant in Kupwara Constituency Schools: Govt

SRINAGAR: More than 30 per cent of sanctioned teaching posts are vacant in government schools across the Kupwara constituency, with lecturer posts recording the...

PDD Enforces Six Hour Daily Power Cuts in High-loss Areas

SRINAGAR: The Power Development Department (PDD) is enforcing 6 hours of daily forced power cuts in the areas having Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT...

Jammu Kashmir Tourism Department Identifies New Destinations, Says Jammu Kashmir Govt

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department is developing and promoting new tourist destinations in Bandipora constituency, including Athwatoo, Wular Lake, Watlab and adjoining...

19 Schools in Eidgah Constituency Functioning from Rented or Temporary Buildings: Govt

SRINAGAR: Nineteen schools in Srinagar’s Eidgah Assembly constituency are currently operating from rented, temporary or other non-permanent accommodation, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has...

DA-JGUA Funds Re-authorised After PFMS Sanction Issue, Rs 16.67 Cr Utilised: Jammu Kashmir Govt

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has said funds under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA) had to be withdrawn and re-authorised...

Jammu Kashmir Assembly: Several Key Issues Listed for Discussion on Friday

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly is scheduled to take up a number of issues of public importance, besides private members’ resolutions, during...

Srinagar-Jammu Highway: Traffic Advisory For Commuters

SRINAGAR: The Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, has issued an advisory for commuters travelling on major highways and inter-district roads, citing ongoing construction, traffic restrictions...

Field Staff Shortage Hits Jal Shakti Department, No Contract Hiring Plan: Jammu Kashmir Govt

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has acknowledged a significant reduction in field staff in the Jal Shakti Department following the retirement of employees,...

Hit-And-Run Case Cracked In North Kashmir, Driver Arrested

SRINAGAR: Police have arrested a driver and seized the vehicle allegedly involved in a hit-and-run accident at Chak Rody Khan in Sopore within 24...

1,052 PDMD Officials Promoted or Regularised in Three Years, Govt Says

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has promoted or regularised 1,052 officers and officials of the Planning Development and Monitoring Department (PDMD) through departmental...

Ladli Beti Scheme Continues in Eight Jammu Kashmir Districts: Govt

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has no proposal at present to extend the Ladli Beti Scheme to Reasi district, the Social Welfare Department...