Government orders premature retirement of 36 police personnel
Officials found involved in corruption, underperformance and anti-social activities
SRINAGAR: In its endeavor to make Police department more efficient and transparent, the Government today prematurely retired 36 police personnel on charges of their involvement in corruption and criminal activities. These personnel conducted their duties in ways which were unbecoming of public servants& in violation of the established code of conduct, an official spokesman said. […]
Nehru’s ‘insertion’ of Article 370 caused Kashmir issue: Amit Shah
Says PM Modi resolved the problem
Zanzarka (Guj): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday blamed India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru for the issues plaguing Kashmir and credited the Narendra Modi government for solving them by removing Article 370. Speaking at an event to flag off the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Gaurav Yatra’ in poll-bound Gujarat, Shah also said the Congress […]
Govt orders transfer of two IAS, several JKAS officers
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Srinagar: The government has ordered transfer of two IAS and several JKAs officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect, officials said on Thursday. According to an order, Jatin Kishore, IAS (AGMUT:2020), awaiting orders of adjustment, has been posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Uri, against an available vacancy. “He shall also hold the charge of […]
Justice Magray sworn in as Chief Justice of High Court of JK, Ladakh
Srinagar: Justice Ali Mohammad Magray was on Thursday sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh here, officials said. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to Justice Magray at a ceremony at SKICC, they added. They warrant of appointment of Justice Magray as […]
Purple revolution originating from J&K offers attractive avenues: Dr Jitendra Singh
‘Those who have entered the lavender sector are making a fortune out of it’
JAMMU: Union Minister of State (MoS) Ministry of Science and Technology, MoS PMO, Space and Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the ‘Purple Revolution’ originating from J&K offers attractive StartUp avenues to people. He said those who have entered the lavender sector are making a fortune out of it. “But what is required […]
Lt Guv reviews status of projects, schemes of RDD
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday reviewed the status of projects and schemes of the Rural Development Department during a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat. The Lt Governor directed the officers to give preference to Self-Help Groups in procurement to increase women entrepreneurship and to harness the tremendous potential of the villages for building […]
Azad meets Lt Guv, discusses problems faced by fruit-growers
Srinagar: Democratic Azad Party (DAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad Thursday met Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and took up the issues faced by fruit-growers, the party said in a statement. It said he especially raised the issue related to the transportation of fruits. “Of late it has turned into a nightmare for them […]
Three IEDs found in Ramban
Ramban/Jammu: Three IEDs were found stuffed in a bag in Ramban, with officials saying on Thursday that a possible plan by terrorists to carry out explosions in the district has been averted. Photographs of three bridges were also found along with the explosives suggesting that they were apparently on the target of the terrorists who […]
Lt Guv to inaugurate Kumaon Literary Festival in Srinagar
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is set to inaugurate the Kashmir edition of the fourth Kumaon Literary Festival in Srinagar next week. The opening ceremony of the festival, which will feature various sessions on literature, cinema, art and culture, will also be attended by filmmaker Rahul Mittra, Rahul Rawail and actor Divya Dutta. The highlight […]
Army to conduct military exercise on Western front
Chandigarh: Offensive formations of the Indian Army are preparing to take part in a military exercise on the Western front this month, according to a defence release here on Thursday. It is expected to be one of the biggest exercises in recent times and will be witnessed by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, and […]
