Govt forms 3-member panel to look into ‘irregularities’ in F&E deptt
Srinagar, Dec 12: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday constituted a three-member committee to look into the allegations of irregularities in the Fire and Emergency department. An order under number 1513-JK(GAD)of2022, dated 12-12-2022 issued by Secretary to the Government, Piyush Singla said that sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of a Committee to […]
Two JKAS officers transferred
Srinagar, Dec 12: Two JKAS officers were transferred in the interest of administration with immediate effect on Monday, officials said. They said that Udham Dass, JKAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Jammu (North), has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary in the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Mayank Sharma, Jr. JKAS, Under Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, […]
Delhi airport congestion: Authorities to reduce peak hour flights; real-time monitoring of crowd at gates
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) To address Delhi airport congestion, authorities on Monday put in place an action plan whereby flights during morning peak hours will be reduced and efforts will also be made to move some flights from Terminal 3. The latest action plan follows civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inspecting the arrangements at […]
India, Sri Lanka resume Chennai-Jaffna flight, passengers happy about ease of travel
Colombo/Chennai, Dec 12 (PTI) India and Sri Lanka on Monday resumed flight services between Chennai and Jaffna, three years after the island nation discontinued the services due to Covid, and the passengers expressed happiness about the hassle-free journey. The first flight on resumption of services landed this morning at the Jaffna International Airport, Upul Dharmadasa, […]
Shah Rukh Khan pays obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in J&K
Jammu, Dec 12 (PTI) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan offered prayers at the revered shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said on Monday. Khan, dressed in complete black with hooded jacket, reached the shrine late Sunday night to pay his obeisance, the official said. […]
Congress leader calls for “killing” PM Modi to save Constitution; govt orders FIR
Bhopal, Dec 12 (PTI) A senior Congress leader in Madhya Pradesh has made a controversial remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking people to be prepared to “kill” Modi to save the Constitution and the future of minorities and Dalits. The state government has ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against the […]
Teenage girl attempts suicide in Sopore, jumps in Jhelum River
Sopore, Dec 12: A 17-year-old girl jumped in the river Jhelum in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday even as search and rescue operation has been launched. An official said that the girl, a student of 9th standard, jumped in the river near Jamia bridge. He said following the incident, locals and […]
China to drop travel tracing as it relaxes ‘zero-COVID’ policy
Beijing, Dec 12 (AP) China will drop a travel tracing requirement as part of an uncertain exit from its strict “zero-COVID” policies that have elicited widespread dissatisfaction. At midnight on Monday, the smart phone app will cease to function, meaning residents’ travels will not be traced and recorded, potentially reducing the likelihood they will be […]
SMC worker dies in road accident in Srinagar’s Soura
Srinagar, Dec 12: A worker of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) died in a road accident in Soura area of Srinagar on Monday. An official said that Feroz Ahmad Sheikh of Bijbehara, at present Aachar Soura, was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Soura area today. He said the locals rushed him to […]
Gulmarg records minus 4.4°C as mercury dips at most place in Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 12: Night temperatures recorded a dip at most places in Kashmir Valley with Gulmarg being the coldest place at minus 4.4°C on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar saw a fall by nearly two degree Celsius, recording a low of 1.6°C against 3.5°C on the previous night. The temperature was […]