Constitution Day celebrated at GDC Khansahib
SRINAGAR: The 75th Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) was celebrated with much fanfare at GDC Khansahib. Under the leadership of college principal, Dr. Nargis Bano, the faculty members, NSS volunteers and students took part in these celebrations. The program started with an introductory address presented by the college Principal wherein she delved into the significance of […]
Speaker leads Constitution Day celebrations at Assembly Complex Jammu
JAMMU: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather led the celebrations of Constitution Day by reading out the Preamble of the Constitution at Central Hall of Assembly Complex here. Secretary Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar; senior officers of Assembly Secretariat and other staff also took part in the celebrations. Speaking on the occasion, […]
DC Ganderbal reviews DMFT Funds Utilization
Directs for effective use of DMFT funds for sustainable development GANDERBAL: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir, chaired a meeting of the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) to review the utilization of DMFT funds in the district. The meeting focused on implementing asset creation projects in line with the guidelines of the Pradhan Mantri Khanij […]
Govt to ensure enhanced facilities for students, sportspersons: Minister Satish Sharma
JAMMU, NOV 26: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Science and Technology and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today flagged off Constitution Day Padyatra rally. The rally was organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, J&K, under the aegis of MY Bharat to commemorate the 75th Constitution Day, […]
Lieutenant Governor attends 60th anniversary celebration of World Crafts Council at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, NOV 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 60th anniversary celebration of the World Crafts Council (WCC) at Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to all the delegates and artisans. He commended the efforts of the Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Industries & Commerce J&K, […]
Centre not willing to restore full statehood to JK: PCC chief Karra
Rajouri/Jammu, Nov 26 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday claimed that the central government is not willing to restore full statehood to the Union Territory (UT) as it is planning to retain some vital departments considered as the backbone of any state. He said the Congress will […]
SC asks Centre, states to expedite steps to fill vacancies in CIC, SICs
New Delhi, Nov 26 (PTI) Taking serious note of vacancies in the Central Information Commission (CIC) and state information commissions (SICs), the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre and the state governments to apprise it about the steps taken to fill up the posts. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said […]
Four drug peddlers nabbed in Reasi, heroin recovered
JAMMU, Nov 26 (PTI): Four drug peddlers were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Tuesday and heroin was recovered from them, officials said. Acting on a tip-off, a police team intercepted a vehicle at Sula Naka area during its journey from Katra, they said. The officials said that upon thorough checking of the […]
Cop killed as car plunges into deep gorge in Kathua
JAMMU, Nov 26 (PTI): A policeman was killed when his private car skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Kathua district on Tuesday, officials said. Selection grade constable Liaqat Ali of 2009 batch was on way to his home in Bani area when he lost control of his car, resulting in […]
Supreme Court rejects plea for reverting to ballots in elections
New Delhi, Nov 26 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking to revert to ballot paper voting in elections in the country. “What happens is, when you win the election, EVMs (electronic voting machine) are not tampered. When you lose the election, EVMs are tampered (with),” remarked a bench of Justices Vikram […]
