Change in timing of Kargil-Leh bound vehicles
Srinagar, June 1: According to a government notification issued Friday, the timing of vehicular traffic plying on Srinagar-Kargil-Leh Highway has been rescheduled. As per revised schedule all types of vehicles including the vehicles of Army and Paramilitary forces should have to leave from Kargil More

A Q Manhas takes over as IGP Railways
Srinagar: Abdul Qayoom Manhas today took over as Inspector General of Police, Railways, Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar. The IGP immediately presided over a meeting with SSP Railway Kashmir and other officers of Railways. In his address to the officers he said that the men on ground should remain More

Resolve K-issue: Zaffar
Srinagar: Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM), Zaffar Akbar Bhat, has urged India to create conducive environment for the resolution of Kashmir in accordance with the aspirations of people.  Bhat while addressing a gathering at Khansahib in central Kashmir’s Budgam district More

District admn Budgam fixes brick rates
Budgam, June 1: According to District Magistrate, Budgam, the rate for 1,000 bricks (A-Class) has been fixed Rs. 4,492 while as the rate for B-Class has been fixed as Rs. 3,100 per thousand in district Budgam. In case of any violation for increasing of rates, the consumers have been directed More

Panchayat member from Kashmir becomes CJ this week
Srinagar, June 1: This week on The Citizen Journalist Show on CNN-IBN, Shahnawaz Sultan, a panchayat member from Repar village in Kashmir, “exposes the inability of the J&K government to transfer power to village panchayats.” Also, CJ Sania Siddiqui from Badarpur Khadar village in New Delhi More

Transfers, postings in Revenue Department
Srinagar, June 1: Government today ordered following transfers and postings in the Revenue Department. Ravinder Sharma, Tehsildar (Nazool) Jammu has been transferred and posted as Tehsildar Settlement Jammu. Rakesh Sharma Tehsildar (T) Bishnah has been transferred and posted as Tehsildar (Nazool) Jammu More

Parents appeal school authorities
Srinagar, June 1: Parents of the students studying in Mallinson School here have appealed the school authorities to postpone their terminal examination scheduled to commence on June 6. “Our children are not fully prepared. We appeal school authorities to defer the exams for sometime so that our wards More

Sarpanch shot at, injured
Srinagar, June 1: Unknown gunmen shot at and injured a Sarpanch in south Kashmir, police said. A police officer said the gunmen fired upon the Sarpanch Ishtiyaq Ahmed at Vishroo Keller in Shopian district. The injured was rushed to a hospital. More

Demise condoled
Srinagar, June 1: The Personal Staff Association of High Court and Jammu and Kashmir Staff Association Friday condoled the death of the mother in law of Nazir Ahmad Mir, bench secretary High Court. A condolence meeting was held with Syed Tasaduq Qadri in chair in which tributes were paid to More

Srinagar Book Fair to begin today
Srinagar, June 1: The Srinagar Book Fair organised by the National Book Trust, which will showcase a range of literary events, will begin here on Saturday. The summer capital would host the book fair for the next nine days at the SP College ground here with more than 110 publishers and booksellers More

Hizb militant arrested: Police
Srinagar, June 1: A Hizbul Mujahideen militant was arrested in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district and a cache of arms and ammunition recovered from his possession, a police spokesman said. The militant, identified as Hilal Ahmad Peer, was arrested by a police party on a specific information More

Fund employees call on director
Srinagar, June 1:  A delegation of Funds Employees Association led by its president  Qaisar Andrabi called on the director funds, apprising him about various issues including  promotion of assistant fund officers. The director on the occasion assured that the genuine demands would More

Unauthorized USG Clinic,3 shops sealed in Chadoora
Budgam, June 1: On a tip off received from locals about illegal USG Clinic running in Chadoora Budgam, a special team lead by District Health Officer, Budgam, Dr. Nadeem Nazir under instructions of Chief Medical Officer, Budgam, Dr. Aleem-ud-Din today carried out a surprise check at the concerned More

Rajendra, Prasad call on Governor
Srinagar June 1: After assuming charge as the acting Director General of Police, K Rajendra Kumar Friday evening called upon Governor N N Vohra at the Governor house here. Rajendra, according to KNS, discussed prevailing security situation in the state with the governor. “The Governor congratulated More

  • Kashmir

Omar holds Awami Mulakat

‘Committed To J&K’s Peace, Development’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 1: Reaffirming his government’s commitment to work vigorously for permanent peace and sustained development in J&K, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday said that “a well-defined roadmap More



  • Srinagar City

HC directs CS to appoint committee

DOG MENACE

M HYDERI

Srinagar, June 1: The High Court on Friday directed the state Chief Secretary, Madhav Lal  to appoint an expert committee to explore possibilities other than dog sterilization which could be implemented More




  • Jammu

Environment impact study for Sawlakote HEPP underway

JKPDC likely to submit DPR by August

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, June 1: Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation is likely to submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of 1850 Mega Watt (MW) Sawlakote Hydro Electric Power Project by August this year, while More



  • Health

Diabetes drug linked to bladder cancer

Pioglitazone Banned In France, Germany

AGENCIES

Qubec, June 1: The diabetes drug Actos (Pioglitazone) already carries a warning about its risk for bladder cancer, and now new research suggests that this risk may be greater than previously believed.& More



  • Education and Career

FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP ALERT

Fellowship for reporting on violence, conflict openMid-career journalists who want to deepen their knowledge of trauma and improve coverage of violence, conflict and tragedy can apply for a fellowship More



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