Srinagar, Jun 17 : Concluding second phase of the three-tier examination for the post of Probationary Officers (PO), J&K Bank today conducted the mains examination for the posts at various centres set up in Jammu, Srinagar, Ladakh and outside the state.

The online Main Examination was held by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), Mumbai – an agency of impeccable track record – with technical expertise from the globally acclaimed Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

In order to ensure smooth conduct of the examination, the Bank had constituted an executive committee which was headed by its Executive President P K Tickoo to oversee and monitor the examination besides establishing central monitoring teams to supervise entire process and progress of these examinations.

Expressing contentment on the overall conduct of the examination, the candidates hailed the Bank for making better arrangements at the exam venues. “The arrangements made by the Bank at the venues were meticulous and the on-duty staff was humane yet responsible”, said Afsha from Peerbagh, Srinagar who appeared for the examination at the Bank’s centre at Barzulla.

The online-exam was conducted in a single shift across all the centres set-up by the Bank that included numerous educational institutions and training institutes across the state besides the bank’s Corporate Office, Zonal headquarters and other offices.

Fostering a perfect blend of skill, expertise and experience in the Bank’s Human Resource (HR) base, the recruitment drive is part of the Bank’s bigger strategy to augment the bottom-line of its HR capital. By hiring the best available talent in the state, the Bank shall sustain the organizational momentum towards excellence in business.

Srinagar, June 17 : Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday said that National Conference has a legacy of service and sacrifice, saying that party will fight for Art 370, Art 35-A both inside and outside the parliament.

Party senior leaders led by party general secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar addressed a series of workers conventions at Qazigund and Homeshalibugh constituencies. While addressing the workers party general secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar said “The people of Jammu and Kashmir have a right to defend Art 35-A against assorted onslaughts from  right wing forces on our State. The various onslaughts by different out fits on our special status is nothing new, the people of Jammu and Kashmir  always showed steadfastness in guarding its interests admirably whenever any one tried to fiddle with it. NC is committed to protecting state’s special status; we will strive towards the implementation of autonomy resolution.”

Meanwhile Party‘s provincial president Nasir Aslam Wani  while addressing  the  workers said  that  the need of the hour calls for rallying round the flag of National Conference, “On one hand we have NC, the party which gave immense sacrifices for the protection of state’s status. It was Sher- e- Kashmir who secured our state its flag, its constitution through Delhi agreement. Land to tiller, single line administration, district development board, adult franchise, women education, are some of the feathers in our cap. On the other side you have individuals and parties whose real disposition is known to people. Now it is high time for all of you to strengthen the efforts of the leadership and put in your efforts to salvage the state from chaos and morass.”

Among others state secretaries Sakina Itoo, G A Shah, Zone President Dr Bashir Veeri, district president Kulgam Abdul Majeed Larmi, Muhammad Shafi, Feroze Shah also addressed the workers and urged them to intensify their engagement with people. 

Police in a statement today said that as per the reports received, in Arihal area of Pulwama, one mobile patrol vehicle of Army moving through the area suffered damages due to an explosion.

Area has been taken into cordon and search in the area is going on.

Six Army Jawans have sustained injuries in the terror incident and are stated to be stable.

Moreover 2 civilians also sustained injuries due to this explosion. They were evacuated to hospital by the jawans and are undergoing treatment.

Police has registered a case and is investigating the circumstances of this terror crime.

Pulwama, June 17, :  The twin districts of South Kashmir’s Shopian and Pulwama Working Journalist Guild conducted elections to give shape a new body of the Guild. All the working Journalists participated in the election process.

The members unanimously elected  Mr. Mir Nazir (All India Radio Correspondent) as President, where as Mr. Jan Nisar ( AIR News)  was nominated as Vice President, Mr. Naik Dawood (Zee Salaam) as General Secretary, Mr. Mohummad Imran (Freelancer)  as spokesperson and Mr. Qayoom  Khan (CNN News18/ GNS) as treasurer of the Guild.

During this meeting the members suggested about the unity and role of the association for the overall welfare of journalists.

“We have united ourselves under the SPWJG for the welfare of journalists working in Pulwama and Shopian districts,” said the members.

They said that, need of the hour is to highlight the public grievances and raise every issue which are concerned about the general public, adding that there is no space for black sheep who are maligning the image of media.

Meanwhile President SPWJG, Mir Nazir gave patient hearing to the grievances which were raised by the members of association.

He also felt gratitude towards the members for showing faith in him as president of the guild.

The senior members who were present in the meeting include Mr. Ashiq Mohiuddin (Times Now), Mr. Mohummad Iqbal (Aajtak/ DD News), Mr. Ashiq Hussain (ANI), Ajaz Dar ( Zee News), Syed Manzoor (News18 Urdu), Sheikh Kousar (Gulistan News), Shah Basharat (INS), Mr. Mushtaq ul Islam (CNS), Mr. Umar Rashid (GNS), Mr. Nazir Ahmad (ANN), Mr. Junaid Gulzar (Kashmir Essence), Mr. Kaisar Mir (TV9), Mr. Firdous Ahmad ( Fast News).

Police in a statement today said that on a credible input, a cordon & search operation was launched jointly by police and security forces at Badoora in Achabal area of District Anantnag.

As the searches were going on, the hiding militant fired on the search party. The fire was retaliated leading to an encounter.

In the exchange of fire at the site of encounter, one Army Officer Ketan Sharma sustained gunshot injuries. He was evacuated to the hospital where he succumbed. Besides two other Army officials also sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment at the hospital. Police further said that we pay our rich tributes to Officer Ketan Sharma for the supreme sacrifice made in the line of duty.

In the encounter, 01 militant was killed and his body was retrieved from the site of encounter. The identification and affiliation of the killed militant is being ascertained.

Incriminating material including arms & ammunition has been recovered from the site of encounter.

Citizens are requested not to venture inside the encounter zone since such an area can prove dangerous due to stray explosive materials. People are requested to cooperate with police till the area is completely sanitized and cleared of all the explosive materials if any.