Ethics Committee holds meeting in Srinagar
Urges legislators to uphold integrity, contribute to public welfare
SRINAGAR: The Ethics Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Thursday convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar.
The meeting was chaired by Committee Chairman Surjeet Singh Salathia and attended by the members including Javaid Iqbal, Zafar Ali Khatana, Dr. Sajjad Shafi, Arvind Gupta, Daleep Singh, Surinder Kumar, and Mehraj Malik.
The Chairman underlined the importance of upholding the highest standards of conduct and integrity among legislators. He reiterated the Committee’s commitment towards preserving the credibility of democratic institutions, emphasizing that the integrity of these institutions rests upon the ethical behaviour of their members.
“We all must refrain from insulting other public representatives and officers in the public and always remember that we are custodians of a democratic tradition,” the Chairman said.
Urging the legislators to contribute positively towards the public welfare, the Chairman said that, “Our actions should reflect our responsibilities and serve as a model for dignity, accountability and respect in legislative functioning,” the Chairman stated.
The Committee unanimously resolved that no member shall engage in disrespectful or insulting behaviour towards any public representative, whether inside or outside the Assembly. It further decided that recommendations will be issued against the legislators who will be found violating the ethical norms.
The members who shared their valuable suggestions, assured their full cooperation in ensuring effective functioning of the Committee.
Hand-woven Heritage up for grabs as H&H Dept announces Mega Carpet auction
KV News Network
SRINAGAR: Following the overwhelming response to the recently held sale of trainee-made Handicrafts and Handloom products, the Handicrafts & Handloom Department, Kashmir has announced a Grand Sale/Auction of Carpets produced at the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Bagh-e-Ali Mardan Khan, Srinagar.
The open auction is scheduled to take place tomorrow, on 08.08.2025, from 11:30 am, in presence of the designated Auction Committee.
A senior officer of the Department remarked, “As part of the Handloom Day Celebrations, the Department organised a grand sale of products crafted by trainees from various departmental training programmes.” The sale, held at Kashmir Haat, witnessed tremendous public participation, with people from all walks of life showing keen interest and support for local craftsmanship.
Buoyed by this enthusiastic public response, the Department has now extended the celebration by offering, handcrafted carpets through this open auction, giving buyers a rare opportunity to own authentic Kashmiri carpets while supporting local artisan development initiatives.
The Department invites all interested individuals, collectors, and businesses to attend and participate in the auction.
