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Focus on timely service delivery, use of AI in managing functions: CS

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Tuesday remarked that after successfully digitizing all the services, focus should be laid on timely delivery of services and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in managing the affairs of government departments. Dr Mehta was speaking in the 14th Board of Governors (BoG) meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir […]

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Admin orders premature retirement of 3 officials over corruption charges

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered premature retirement of three officials of the prison department for their involvement in corruption and criminal activities, an official spokesperson said on Tuesday. The step was taken as part of a regular process of scrutiny of records of officials, who cross benchmarks of age and service period […]

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Govt has given greater thrust to infrastructure development: Lt Guv

Govt has given greater thrust to infrastructure development: Lt Guv

Says J&K has emerged as a top performer among UTs

LUCKNOW: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the government in Jammu and Kashmir has given greater thrust to infrastructure development and transforming rural landscape. “We are providing best health care facilities, making governance responsive, transparent, easily accessible and reviving agriculture, industry and service sector for sustainable development in the UT,” the Lt Guv […]

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KU postpones MBBS, LLB, BA LLB exams

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Tuesday postponed the examinations of MBBS, LLB and BA LLB which were scheduled to be held on February 1, 2023 (Wednesday). Controller of Examinations Dr Majid Zaman said that students from snow-bound areas of Kashmir requested for postponement citing inaccessibility due to heavy snowfall. “Fresh dates for the deferred […]

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Armed forces can take action against their officers for adulterous acts: SC

Armed forces can take action against their officers for adulterous acts: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that armed forces can take action against their officers for adulterous acts, as it clarified the landmark 2018 judgement that decriminalised adultery. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice K M Joseph said its 2018 judgement was not concerned with the provisions of the armed forces acts. […]

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Weather based insurance for crops: Atal Dulloo reviews implementation

Weather based insurance for crops: Atal Dulloo reviews implementation

JAMMU: The Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Agriculture Production Department (APD) Atal Dulloo on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review implementation of Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on the response from various insurance companies to the tender document. During the meeting, discussion was held on several technical […]

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DGP calls for adopting zero tolerance for ‘misconduct’ in police force

Directs all officers to view reports of misconduct seriously

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP),Dilbag Singh while acting swiftly on the reports of misconduct by an police official Tuesday issued serious directions to all ranks and files in the police force to act seriously against any official found involved in any sorts of misconduct. A senior police official said that the DGP has directed […]

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All major, link-roads, inner lanes clear: President MC Bla

Hails people for cooperation; lauds role of drivers, other staff

Baramulla: All the major roads, link roads and inner lanes were cleared of snow in Baramulla town within 24 hours after the snowfall. The President Municipal Council (MC) Baramulla, Toussef Raina, who was personally monitoring the snow clearance operation across the town, said all the major roads, inner links and lanes were cleared within less […]

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Administration to revive wool sector in JK

UT produces best quality wool, need to tap economic potential: Atal Dulloo

JAMMU: The Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo on Tuesday chaired a meeting to discuss the roadmap for revamping the wool sector in Jammu and Kashmir. The developments would be made with the support of Central Wool Development Board (CWDB), Rajasthan Rajasthan. GS Bhati represented CWDB during the meeting. It was […]

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435 SHRI Schools to showcase components of NEP-2020, offer mentorship to other schools in J&K

SRINAGAR: As many as 435 SHRI schools (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) in J&K will showcase all components of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 besides offering mentorship to other schools in their vicinity. “These schools will act as exemplary schools with upgraded infrastructure, innovative pedagogy and technology”. Pertinently, PM SHRI Schools is a new […]