Public authority possesses power only to use it for public good: SC
New Delhi: A public authority possesses power only to use it for public good and this imposes a solemn duty on the State to act impartially and to adopt a procedure of allotment of licence which is “fair play in action”, the Supreme Court has said. The apex court observed this while dismissing the appeals […]
Third Party Inspection Guidelines
One of the major drawbacks of various works carried out by the government agencies using private contractors and other means is the lack of third party inspection systems. The absence of third party inspection mechanism ensured that major works that were carried out escaped the quality tests that should have been otherwise ensured at all […]
World Thrift Day: Understanding the importance of savings
M Ahmad World Thrift Day, also known as World Savings Day, is celebrated every year on October 31, across the world, but in India, the day is celebrated annually on October 30. However, the common aim behind celebrating the day is to promote the importance of savings. October 31 was declared World Thrift Day at […]
Mother: A Walking Miracle
Wani Farheen Aslam Emotional, yet the rock. Tired, but keeps going. Worried, but full of hope. Impatient, yet patient. Overwhelmed but never quits. Amazing, even though doubted. Wonderful, even in during chaos. Life changer, every single day. Mothers’ affection for all peoples is mandatory whether they exist young or aged. Mother is a blessing from […]
Night temperatures slides across Kashmir
Srinagar: Night temperatures continue to fall in Kashmir Valley even as sub-zero conditions prevailed in famous resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, officials said on Thursday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded minimum temperature of 3.4°C against 4.2°C on previous night. Qazigund, the gateway town of Kashmir, recorded a low of 2.8°C against […]
Union Minister visits Shopian, e-inaugurates various projects
SHOPIAN: The Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Kailash Choudhary Thursday visited Shopian district as part of the Union Government’s ongoing Public outreach programme. The Minister e-inaugurated 100 bedded Girls Hostel Zainapora constructed at the cost of Rs 306.34 lakhs under RMSA by R&B Division Shopian. He also inaugurated Double storeyed NTPC […]
