CS reviews Tourism Development Authorities; Asks to initiate strict action against violations

SRINAGAR, JULY 13: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a meeting with the Tourism Development Authorities (TDAs) of the UT to take appraisal of their functioning, revenue generation and facilities being extended to the visitors. Present in the meeting were Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, Director Tourism, Jammu/Kashmir, CEOs of Development Authorities besides other concerned officers while […]
Govt to boost educational resources for deaf learners

NEW DELHI, July 13 (PTI): In a move to enhance educational accessibility for deaf students, the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Center (ISLRTC) and YUNIKEE have signed an agreement to boost educational resources for deaf learners. YUNIKEE is a social organisation that helps build and make products and services accessible for the deaf community […]
Youth’s dead body retrieved from Jhelum after four days

Srinagar, July 13: The body of a youth, who had jumped from Qamarwari Bridge into river Jhelum, was retrieved after four days on Saturday, officials said. An official said that the body of Faid Fayaz, resident of Bemina Srinagar, who jumped into river Jehlum on 10th July has been retrieved. He added that the body […]
If parole can be granted to share grief, why not for a happy occasion: HC

Mumbai, Jul 13 (PTI) The Bombay High Court has granted parole to a man to bid farewell to his son, who is going to Australia for further studies, holding that if parole can be granted to share grief, it can also be for a happy occasion. The court said conditional release for a brief time […]
Over 4,600 devotees leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

Jammu, Jul 13 (PTI) A fresh batch of 4,669 pilgrims, including 96 sadhus and two sadhvis, left Jammu city to join the pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in the south Kashmir Himalayas early Saturday, officials said. They will leave for the shrine, at a height of 3,880 metre, after reaching the two base […]
MHA amends business rules of J&K Govt

Proposals relating to transfer of administrative secretaries, AIS officers to be submitted to LG Srinagar: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday amended the transaction of business of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rules, 2019. According to amendments made by the MHA, the proposals relating to transfer of administrative secretaries […]
CS reviews arrangements for Independence Day celebration
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday held a meeting with senior functionaries of civil administration and Police department to take stock of the arrangements being made for the Independence Day celebration across the UT. Present in the meeting were DG, Police, Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, SSPs, Director, Information, Director, School Education, Jammu/Kashmir, Director […]
Govt to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ to commemorate Emergency
New Delhi: The government has decided to observe June 25, the day the Emergency was declared in 1975, as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ to commemorate the “massive contributions” of those who endured inhuman pains of the period, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday. He also said the observance of ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ will help […]
Budget session: Govt may introduce amendments to laws to push banking sector reforms
New Delhi: The government is likely to introduce amendments to Banking Regulation Act 1949 and other laws to push banking sector reforms during the upcoming Budget session. Apart from this, amendments in the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970, and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1980 are needed […]
SC collegium recommends appointment of chief justices
Justice Suresh Kumar Kait appointed Chief Justice for JK New Delhi: The Supreme Court has recommended the appointment of chief justices for the high courts of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Madras and Meghalaya. The collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and also comprising justices […]