SAC approves Jammu and Kashmir Transplantation of Human Organ (Amendment) Bill
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik approvedthe‘Jammu and Kashmir Transplantation of Human Organ (Amendment) Bill, 2018’. The Bill seeks to amend the various provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Transplantation of Human Organ Act 1997, to remove the difficulties faced by the State and bring the […]
JK becomes first state to have explicit law banning ‘Sextortion’
JAMMU: J&K has become first state in the country to have a law explicitly banning sexual exploitation of women by those in positions of authority, having a fiduciary relationship or a public servant. The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the ‘Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018 and the Jammu […]
SAC approves establishment of first ever Real Estate Regulatory Authority in JK
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik has approved establishment of first ever Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) to promote regulated and planned growth of real estate sector in the state. ‘Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill-2018’ approved by SAC provides for establishment of the […]
SAC approves upgradation of 5 SDHs as District Hospitals, creation of 158 posts of various categories approved
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik has accorded sanction to the creation of 158 posts of various categories for the up-gradation of five Sub District Hospitals (SDHs) to the level of District Hospitals. Out of the 158 posts, 27 posts have been created for SDH Ganderbal, 23 for […]
Rafale verdict not a setback, still an issue in people’s court: Cong leader Scindia
New Delhi, Dec 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court order giving the government a clean chit on the Rafale deal is not a setback as the issue is still live in the “people’s court” and the Congress will continue to raise it in Parliament, senior party leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Friday. The apex court has dismissed […]
Anil Ambani welcomes SC order on Rafale
New Delhi, (PTI) Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani Friday welcomed the Supreme Court order on the multi-billion dollar Rafale jet deal, saying it established the falsity of politically motivated allegations against his firm. In its ruling on a batch of petitions seeking a probe into the deal, the apex court said there was no occasion to […]
India needs to address ‘deeply rooted social norms’ that discriminate against women: UNICEF
New Delhi, Dec 14 (PTI) India needs to address “deeply rooted social norms” that discriminate against women as it could prevent the country’s development, UNICEF’s Deputy Executive Director Omar Abdi said. Abdi, while giving the example of a children’s clinic in Bihar’s Patna, said it was seen there that families were not bringing girls for treatment, […]
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after uproar over Rafale
New Delhi, Dec 14 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Friday as both the opposition Congress and ruling BJP staged noisy protests in the House on the Rafale jet deal issue. Amid huge uproar, Leader of the House and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was heard saying that the Opposition has been demanding a debate on […]
Shutdown in Sopore over recent local militants killing
By Bilal Bhat Sopore: A shutdown is being observed in Sopore and its adjoining areas to mourn the killing of two local militants in an overnight gunfight few days back. . Reports said that shutdown is being observed in parts of Sopore, Zaingeer belt . Two local militants identified as Owais Ahmed Bhat and Tahir […]
Rupee rises 14 paise to 71.82 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai (PTI) The rupee Friday depreciated by 14 paise to 71.82 in early trade on the forex market as the American currency strengthened, while the domestic equity market opened on a weak note. Forex traders said strengthening of the US dollar against some currencies overseas and caution ahead of RBI central board meeting under new Governor […]
