Chidambaram hits out at Jammu and Kashmir Governor Malik
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram Friday took a dig at Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik for his reported remarks that political parties have no right to talk about India-Pakistan dialogue, saying the country’s governors are the new viceroys. In a series of tweets, the former finance and home minister referred to […]
The menace of corruption
Tackling corruption has been one of the key concerns of the present day governments, but how successful they have been in this endeavor is a different story altogether. The state of Jammu and Kashmir too is not alien to corruption. In fact the practice of corruption has been so deep rooted in our social fabric […]
Two militants killed in Arwani: Police
Srinagar: Two militants have been killed in a gunfight in Arwani area of Anantnag district on Thursday. According to police spokesman two militants were killed in the gunfight that broke out today afternoon. Gunfight broke out after government forces launched cordon and search operation in the area. Massive clashes erupted in the area soon after […]
Qureshi urges UNHRC to probe human rights abuses in Kashmir
Islamabad (PTI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday urged the UN Human Rights Council to constitute a commission of inquiry to investigate the alleged human rights abuses in Kashmir. He made the remarks while addressing a ceremony to mark the 73rd anniversary of the United Nations which was jointly organised by the Foreign […]
Working hours enhanced in Govt Offices from Nov 1
SRINAGAR: According to the order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the working hours in the Government Offices observing five-day week and six-day week in Jammu/Kashmir Divisions (except educational institutions) have been enhanced with effect from 01-11-2018. Accordingly, Civil Secretariat and other offices observing five days a week will work from 9.30 am […]
Govt constitutes official panel to determine equivalence of degrees
SRINAGAR: The Government today ordered constitution of a Committee for determining equivalence of courses/degrees for education and employment in the State Government. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the committee shall be headed by the Administrative Secretary, Higher Education Department. The Members of the Committee include Administrative Secretary, School […]
‘Perform or suffer’: JK Governor’s message to bureaucrats
Srinagar,(PTI) : “Perform or suffer” is the message of Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik for the state’s bureaucrats and he says he has been directed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to build a “badhiya (wonderful) Kashmir” where corruption, inefficiency and sluggishness will not be tolerated. During an interview with PTI recently, the governor had […]
Govt constitutes panel on rehabilitation for people affected due to setting up of hydro-electric projects, development projects
SRINAGAR: The Government today ordered constitution of a High-Level Committee to examine and finalize the draft Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy for the affected people/population due to setting up of hydro-electric projects, development related projects and all such acquisition of land and structures involving displacement of people. According to an order issued by the General […]
Talks with Hurriyat only when Pakistan not drawn into discussion: Governor J&K
Srinagar: Till the time they don’t keep Pakistan separate, no talks will be held with Hurriyat, said Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday. “I recently met representatives from various parties. I met Omar Sahab, Mehboobaji, Tarigami sahab. As far as Hurriyat is concerned, they don’t even go to the toilet without asking […]
Gun shots heard during CASO in Aarwani Bijbehara
Anantnag: Some gunshots were heard during CASO in Kharpora area of Arwani in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district today afternoon. Sources said that a joint team of army and SOG launched a massive search operation in Kharpora area of Aarwani on a specific information about the presence of some militants in the area. Door to door […]