Calls for doing away with Class 11 Board exam, imparting quality education SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 30: Union Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Sanjay Kumar, along with a team of senior officers, today conducted a detailed review of the School Education Department in Jammu and Kashmir. Union Secretary who chaired a high level meeting at SKICC Srinagar, stressed the...
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LG Sinha Praises J&K Youth, Urges Them To Lead Change
JAMMU, Sept 30: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today attended the valedictory function of ‘Viksit Bharat Ke Rang-Kala Ke Sang’ at Jammu. During the program, the Lieutenant Governor addressed the school and college students. The vibrant art workshop was organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) and Divisional Administration Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor began his address by applauding...
DSEJ Changes School Timing in Jammu
Srinagar, September 30: The authorities have ordered change in school timings in Jammu disvision, beginning from 1st October. “According to an order, the copy which lies with GNS reads, “In supersession of all previous orders issued on the subject, it is hereby ordered that all Government and Private (recognized) Schools in Summer Zone of Jammu Division shall observe school timing...
Northern Commander reviews operational preparedness in Ladakh
Leh, Sept 30 : General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, undertook a three-day visit to Ladakh where he reviewed the operational preparedness of the forces deployed along the sensitive frontier and interacted with troops in forward areas, the Army said. According to Northern Command, the visit began on September 27 with the commander flying to Leh, from...
Hamas may respond to Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan in few days: Reports
Moscow, Sep 30 : The response from Palestinian movement Hamas to US President Donald Trump’s plan for a peaceful resolution to the Gaza conflict may not come for a few days, Politico reported, citing a source. The White House released Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza yesterday. Al Jazeera reported, citing a diplomatic source, that Egypt and Qatar handed over...
US President Donald Trump announces 20-point plan to end Gaza war; Israeli PM Netanyahu agrees to peace plan
Washington, Sep 30 :US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today announced a 20-point plan in Washington to end the Gaza war, secure the release of hostages within 72 hours, disarm Hamas and establish a transitional governing body for the Strip. The two leaders stood side by side at the White House on Monday to announce Israel’s...
MeT predicts snowfall in J&K higher reaches on Oct 5, 6
Says gradual fall in maximum temperature likely from tomorrow Srinagar, Sep 29 : The weatherman here has predicted the season’s first snowfall over the higher reaches of north, central, and south Kashmir, as well as in the Chenab Valley, on October 5 and 6. According to a detailed forecast issued by the Director of the Meteorological Department, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad,...
CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates, lays foundation stone of development projects worth ₹36 cr in Ganderbal
District Ganderbal will be set on a steady growth path: CM GANDERBAL, SEPTEMBER 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid foundation stone for more than a dozen development projects worth ₹36.50 crore during an extensive tour of Ganderbal district, reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure in sports, power sectors and improving road connectivity in the district. At Beehama, the...
Lieutenant Governor attends ‘Sewa Parv’ celebrations organised by Housing & Urban Development Department
LG lays the foundation stone for 60 projects of AMRUT 2.0 worth Rs 699.79 crore LG Sinha calls for sustainable urban infrastructure and integration of smart technology to develop more liveable and vibrant cities and mitigate environmental challenges Our sustainable urban planning and execution on the ground is a bold roadmap for future cities: LG Under the guidance of Hon’ble...
Div Com Kashmir for multi-pronged approach to curb substance use
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 29: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Monday convened an urgent meeting to address the alarming issue of drug addiction & substance use by youth in the Valley. The meeting was attended by Director Health Services Kashmir; HOD Community Medicine, GMC Srinagar; CMO Srinagar, Deputy Director Health Service Kashmir, Deputy Director Planning, District Social Welfare Officer,...
JKSRTC Faces Over Rs 60 Lakh in Pending Power Dues Across Kashmir
Srinagar, Sept 29 : An RTI response has revealed that the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) is burdened with electricity tariff liabilities running into lakhs of rupees across its installations in the Kashmir province, with the total dues exceeding Rs 60 lakh. The information, furnished under the Right to Information Act 2005 to RTI activist and environmentalist M. M....
Sanctions Return On Iran A Decade After Landmark Nuclear Deal
UN, Sept 29: Sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran – 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear programme. The new measures took effect as the three European partners to the deal – the UK, France and Germany – activated the so-called “snapback” mechanism, accusing Iran of “continued nuclear...
Sakeena Itoo reviews developmental scenario of Mendhar, Rafiabad Assembly Constituencies
“Government committed to ensure equitable development to all regions” SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 29: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today convened a comprehensive review meeting to assess developmental works, infrastructure projects and welfare initiatives in the Mendhar and Rafiabad Assembly Constituencies. Besides, Cabinet Ministers Javed Ahmed Rana and Javid Ahmed Dar, the meeting was attended...
7 tourist spots closed after Pahalgam attack reopened in Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 29: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday threw open seven tourist spots in the valley that were closed in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The tourist spots were opened following directions issued by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha after a meeting of the Unified Headquarters on Friday. “After a thorough security review and discussion...
Leh Apex Body withdraws from talks with Centre
Seeks unconditional release of Wangchuk, withdrawal of cases against all arrested, probe into Leh violence Leh, Sep 29 : The Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Monday announced its decision to withdraw from the talks with the central government, scheduled for October 6 in New Delhi. The decision comes in the wake of the recent violence in Leh that led to...
Union Education Secretary Visits DIET Beerwah to Review Training and Infrastructure
Tanvir Hussain Budgam, Sept 29 : Union Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar on Monday visited the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Beerwah in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, where he reviewed academic activities, teacher training programmes, and the overall infrastructural setup of the institution. Accompanied by senior officials from the Education Department, Kumar interacted with staff members, trainees, and faculty,...
Lieutenant Governor attends Swachhata Vijayotsav organised by Rural Development Department
LG Sinha Vows to Bridge the Gap Between Rural & Urban J&K Truest Evidence of Central Government’s Commitment to J&K Can be Seen in Performance Over Last 5-6 Years: LG LG highlights the significance of cleanliness drives to promote public health and well-being and fostering community participation for happier and healthier villages Initiatives under education, social welfare, rural development, urban...
Pregnant woman found “mysteriously” dead in Langate, probe launched
Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Sept 29 : The Jammu and Kashmir police have launched a probe after a six-month pregnant woman was allegedly found under “mysterious” circumstances in Wahipora locality of Langate, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the woman was found dead under “mysterious” circumstances inside her home late last evening. The family members, who...
S C Murmu Named RBI Deputy Governor for Three-Year Term
NEW DELHI: (Sep 29) The government has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment, sources said on Monday. Murmu is currently Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Ladakh: LG to review security situation; preparations underway for cremation of 2 more slain persons
LEH: (Sep 29) Curfew remained in force for the sixth day in this violence-hit town on Monday with Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta set to chair a meeting to review the overall security situation. “The situation remained by and large peaceful in the curfew-bound areas with no untoward incident reported from anywhere. Police and paramilitary forces are deployed in strength in...
Trump Signals Positive Outcome In Middle East Negotiations
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday hinted at a breakthrough in the Middle East crisis, saying “all are on board for something special,” on the eve of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House. “We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. “ALL ARE...