Jammu And Kashmir Government

'Ambulance Carrying Father's Body Stopped For Amarnath Pilgrims': Officer

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Arun Nair | Friday July 19, 2019

A senior Jammu and Kashmir government officer has alleged that he was held up for hours in an ambulance with his father's body on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway because of traffic restrictions for the Amarnath Yatra on Thursday.

In Kathua Rape Case, Notice Issued To Jammu And Kashmir Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 18, 2019

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday issued notices to the Jammu and Kashmir government and six men convicted in the case of rape and murder of an eight-year-old nomad girl in Kathua on a plea by her father seeking enhanced punishment for them.

Jammu And Kashmir Approves 10% Reservation For Economically Weaker Sections

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 20, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir government Thursday approved the reservation (second amendment) bill incorporating 103rd amendment of the Indian constitution to provide 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections in jobs and educational institutions.

Asaduddin Owaisi Slams BJP Over Ministers' Support For Kathua Convicts

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 10, 2019

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said the Bharatiya Janata Party should answer why its ministers in the previous Jammu and Kashmir government attended a rally in support of the accused in the Kathua case.

Jammu And Kashmir Government To Build 16 Viewing Points On Dal Lake

India News | ANI | Thursday May 9, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir government is building 16 viewpoints (ghats) on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar for the convenience of tourists.

Jammu-Srinagar Highway Restrictions On Civilian Traffic Partially Relaxed

India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Sunday April 21, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday partially relaxed the two-day-a-week restrictions on the movement of civilian traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.

Jammu And Kashmir Government Gets Notice Over Highway Traffic Restriction

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 8, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Monday issued a notice to the state government on a plea seeking striking down of the ban on movement of civilian vehicles on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Sundays and Wednesdays.

In J&K, Assembly Elections To Piggyback On National Polls, Say Sources

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday March 10, 2019

Jammu and Kashmir, which has been under Governor's Rule, is likely to have a double helping of elections -- national and state - over the coming months. Sources said the announcement is likely this evening, when the Election Commission declares the dates for the national polls. After the Commission's press meet in Delhi, its unit in Jammu and Kashm...

"Pak Terrorists Indoctrinating Prisoners": Plea Seeks Transfer To Tihar

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Friday February 22, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir government has moved the Supreme Court to transfer 7 Pakistan terrorists from Jammu jail to Delhi's Tihar.

Jammu And Kashmir Asks Liaison Officers To Ensure Students' Safety

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 18, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir government Sunday asked its liaison officers across the country to ensure safety of Jammu and Kashmir students studying in other states following reports of alleged harassment after the Pulwama terror attack, an official spokesman said.

Baby Allegedly Burnt To Death At Jammu And Kashmir Government Hospital

Srinagar News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 4, 2019

An infant undergoing treatment at a government hospital was burnt to death allegedly due to the negligence of the hospital staff, leading to a public outcry.

Attendance At R-Day Events Mandatory For J&K Government Officials

India News | ANI | Sunday January 20, 2019

Jammu and Kashmir government has issued an order to state government employees to be present at Republic Day celebrations, adding that failure to attend the ceremony would count as negligence of duty and disobedience of government instructions.

Infant Dies After Woman Gives Birth On Srinagar Road, Probe Ordered

Srinagar News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 19, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday ordered an inquiry after a woman gave birth to a baby on a road as doctors at the state's premier maternity care hospital allegedly refused to admit her.

Jammu And Kashmir Government Facilitates Recruitment Of Class-IV Employees Through JKSSB

Jobs | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 3, 2019

The Governor's administration is also mulling to put in place an institutionalised mechanism for making recruitment in PSUs and autonomous bodies in the state.

Srinagar Child Welfare Body To Look After Baby Saved From Being Buried Alive

Srinagar News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 2, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to look after the baby saved just in time on Tuesday from being buried alive by his father in Srinagar.