SAC approves 3% hike in DA of Government employees, pensioners
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 28: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the release of an additional installment of 3% Dearness Allowance (DA) payable on basic pay to State Government employees and pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2019. The arrears accumulated on account of DA hike will be […]
Greater Access to Quality Education Upgradation of 228 Middle/High Schools to High/Higher Secondary Schools approved
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 28: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved upgradation of 228 schools spread across various districts. Out of 210 schools, 87 High Schools have been upgraded to the level of Higher Secondary Schools including 42 in Jammu Division and 45 in Kashmir […]
Degree Colleges at 10 more far flung, backward approved Governors Administration approves a total of 50 Colleges So far
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 28: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the establishment of 10 new Government Degree Colleges at various locations during the years 2019-2020-2021. The Colleges will be established at Tulail (Bandipora) Boniyar (Baramulla) Soibugh (Budgam) Kastigarh (Doda) Jourian (Jammu) Women […]
SAC approves delegation of powers to Div Coms, DCs for transfer of State land to State Government Departments
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 28: With a view to ensuring timely completion of developmental projects in the State and cut down procedural delays, the State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik decided to delegate the powers regarding transfer of state/departmental land to the Government Departments in favour of […]
Release of Wing Commander: Omar and Mehbooba express satisfaction
Srinagar, Feb 28, : Former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti expressed their happiness over the release of Indian pilot who was captured by Pakistan on Wednesday. “Very glad to know that Wing Commandar Abhinandan will be heading home. I’ll wait for him to be back on Indian soil before […]
Kashmir shuts for 2nd day against NIA raids, mass arrests and possible tinkering with state subject law
Srinagar, Feb 28, : A complete shutdown was observed in Kashmir on the second consecutive day Thursday against the NIA raids on the residences of separatist leaders, the recent arrest spree, and possible tinkering of Article 35-A. All the shops and other business establishments, government and private offices remained closed across Kashmir Valley, while public […]
India cannot solve the Kashmir issue through strength: Pakistan
Islamabad, Feb 28, : Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said they have received the Indian dossier and have not gotten the chance to examine it. “We briefed parliamentary leaders last night; there was a meeting of the cabinet. There is a joint session. I will still say that we will see and […]
Pakistan to release India’s pilot on Friday
Islamabad, Feb 28, : Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced that Pakistan would be releasing the Indian pilot tomorrow as a peace gesture. The prime minister was addressing the joint session of Parliament and in a message, urged India not to escalate the situation. “Don’t take this any further, Pakistan will be forced […]
Governor launches ‘State Infrastructure Monitoring System-SIMS’ portal
Jammu, Feb 27 : Governor Satya Pal Malik today launched ‘State Infrastructure Monitoring System-SIMS’ the official Portal developed by the Finance Department in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for management, monitoring, information and payment system of all Infrastructure Projects being funded through the Jammu Kashmir Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (JKIDFC). Navin Choudhary, Principal […]
Six sheep die after allegedly consuming Jai Kisan Chokar
Pattan, Feb 27, : At least six sheep died after allegedly consuming Jai Kisan choker in North Kashmir’s Pattan area of Baramulla district. Locals alleged that sheep felt unconscious and subsequently died after consuming choker in question. This is the second incident in the town when cattle have died after consuming the same product. The […]