Kashmir
Main wing of High Court to close on October 31
The main wing of the High Court and office of Registrar Vigilance, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir will close at Srinagar on October 31, 2015 (Saturday).
Education
Javed Musarrat appointed VC Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University
Prof. Javed Musarrat, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the BGSBU Rajouri.
Kashmir
Sanitation drive to be conducted in all private schools: Asgar Samoon
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon took a meeting with the President Joint Committee of Private Schools regarding conducting a sanitation drive.
Notifications
KU Selection Notification No.1 for Distance Mode Programmes (Session 2015)
It is notified for the information of all that the Provisional Selection List/s of candidates for various programmes through the Directorate of Distance Education has been issued.
Notifications
Datesheet for BG 1st Year Bi-Annual Examination (Session: Oct-Nov, 2015)
University of Kashmir has issued the Date Sheet for Bi-Annual Examination of BG 1st Year (Session Oct-Nov, 2015) for eligible candidates of Kashmir and Ladakh Divisions.
Jammu
Lal Singh visits Udhampur, urges people to maintain calm
Minister for Health and Medical Education, ARI and Trainings, Chaudhary Lal Singh on Monday visited Udhampur district of Jammu division to take stock of the situation.
Kashmir
Government nominates members to GB Board
In continuation to its earlier order, the government has nominated 14 members to the J&K State Advisory Board for the Development of Gujjars and Bakerwals.
News In Pictures
CM inaugurates model school & inspects development works at Anantnag
Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed inaugurated a model school as well as inspected various development works in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday.
Latest news
High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir
Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.
Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit
Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.
J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official
J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1
J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.