ACB raids residences of 4 SMC officers for allowing construction of ‘illegal’ shops in Srinagar
Srinagar: Anti-Corruption Bureau carried out raids at the residences o four SMC officers and recovered “incriminating documents” in connection with the construction of illegal construction of shopping Plaza at Kursoo Rajbagh here. As per a statement issued in this regard, a Joint Surprise Check (JSC) was conducted by ACB Police Station Srinagar, to look into […]
SERIOUS BUSINESS
New LG has proved that providing financial relief to the business community in Kashmir valley is a serious business for him and not some time pass as being perceived in the past. Recently he not only constituted a committee but asked his administration to submit the report within the timeline to be forwarded to the […]
States can set quota for govt doctors in PG, says Supreme Court
States can provide reservation to serving government doctors in admissions to postgraduate medical courses, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday. A five-judge Constitution Bench said states may provide for such a quota after requiring candidates to serve in rural, tribal, or hilly areas for five years. The detailed order was awaited until press time. The […]
J&K to complete Jal Jeevan Mission- ‘Har Ghar Nal se Jal’ by 30th September, 2022
Under Phase I, 100% saturation achieved in Srinagar and Ganderbal, Reasi and Samba to be completed by 31st March, 2021; Phase II by 31st Dec, 2021 SRINAGAR, AUGUST 31: The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired the 2ndmeeting of Apex Committee of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and reviewed the progress being made under […]
Make all Critical interventions to restore Mughal Gardens: Com Sec Floriculture
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 31: In a meeting held today to review the renovation and restoration of Mughal gardens of Kashmir valley the Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Gardens & Parks, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad told the officers to conserve the heritage value of these mughal gardens while restoring them. Commissioner Secretary Tourism and Culture, Zubair Ahmad was also invited […]
Lt Governor Sinha conveys heartfelt condolences on sad demise of Former President Pranab Mukherjee
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 31: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Former President of India and Bharat Ratna, Shri Pranab Mukherjee. Describing him as a Statesman par excellence and a wonderful human being, the Lt Governor observed that the former President will always be remembered as an astute Administrator who […]
COVID-19: Govt evacuates 3,75,731 stranded JK residents; 2,61,795 via Lakhanpur, 1,13,936 through special trains
JAMMU, AUGUST 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 3,75,731 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]
Kansal chairs committee meet for promotion of PDD officers
Recommends 66 cases to Establishment-cum-Selection Committee SRINAGAR, AUGUST 31- Principal Secretary Power Development Department, Rohit Kansal chaired a meeting of the committee constituted for recommending promotion of officers of PDD at Civil Secretariat here today. The meeting was attended by Managing Director, Jammu and Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation Limited (JKPTCL), Director Finance, PDD, Special Secretary, […]
Advisor Sharma chairs meeting on revival of Business sector in J&K
SRINAGAR AUGUST 31:- The 4th meeting of the Committee constituted for exploring the ways and means for revival of the business sector in Jammu and Kashmir was held today under the Chairmanship of Advisor to Lt Governor, KK Sharma. Members of the Committee including Financial Commissioner, Finance, Dr Arun Mehta, Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Zubair Ahmad, […]
67 travelers among 535 new covid-19 cases in J&K, total 37698
Jammu and Kashmir reported 535 new covid-19 cases including 67 travelers in last 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 37698. Among the cases, official sources told GNS that 290 were reported from Kashmir and 245 from Jammu division. Giving district-wise details of the cases, they said, Srinagar reported 90, Baramulla 16, Pulwama 52, Budgam […]