Govt orders transfer, posting of three IAS officers
Srinagar, Jan 29: The government on Wednesday ordered transfer and posting of three IAS and one KAS officers in the general administration department. As per an order issued by GAD said that Shantmanu, IAS (AGMUT:1991) Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Higher Education Department (additional charge of the post of Administrative Secretary, Information Technology Department) shall […]
Multiple raids in Rajouri in connection with UAPA cases
RAJOURI/JAMMU, Jan 29 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday conducted raids at 25 places here on the houses of terrorists operating from across the Line of Control, officials said. The raids were carried out in different areas of the border district as part of the ongoing investigations into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities […]
Daily wagers, casual labourers of wildlife dept protest outside CM’s residence in Srinagar
Srinagar, Jan 29: The casual labourers and daily wagers of Wildlife department Wednesday protested outside chief minister’s residence in Srinagar, demanding regularisation of services and wages at par with other employees. Reports said that scores of daily wagers and casual labourers assembled outside CM’s Gupkar residence to press for their demands. “We have been serving […]
JPC adopts amended Waqf bill as Opposition slams its provisions as ‘unconstitutional’
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) The Joint Committee of Parliament scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday adopted its report and the amended version of the proposed law with a majority vote, the panel’s chairperson Jagdambika Pal said. Opposition members voiced their strong criticism of the adopted Bill, which was approved with 15-11 votes, alleging […]
Waqf committee adopts recommendations, revised Bill
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) The Joint Committee of Parliament scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday adopted its draft report and the amended version of the proposed law with a majority vote, JPC chairperson Jagdambika Pal said. MPs have been given time till 4 pm to submit their dissent. Opposition MPs, some of whom […]
Maha Kumbh: Near stampede on Mauni Amavasya, casualties feared; Akharas call off Amrit Snan
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 29 (PTI) Multiple casualties were feared after a “stampede-like” situation broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as millions of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya, officials said. In view of the incident, the Akharas called off their traditional ‘Amrit Snan’ for Mauni […]
Police can’t serve accused notice via WhatsApp, other electronic means: SC
New Delhi, Jan 28 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said police cannot serve notices to accused persons through WhatsApp or other electronic modes under the Criminal Procedure Code or Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal directed all states and union territories (UT) to issue appropriate directions […]
17-year-old boy killed over personal rivalry in Jammu, 3 held
Jammu, Jan 28 (PTI) Three people were arrested for allegedly killing a 17-year-old boy with a sharp-edged weapon here, police said on Tuesday. Ajay Kumar, a resident of Bhatyari village in Bishnah, was found dead near his house on the outskirts of Jammu around midnight on January 13. Kumar was a bus conductor and had […]
Steps underway to transform Jammu and Kashmir: Dy CM
JAMMU, JAN 28:- Elaborating the people friendly measures initiated by the present government, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that steps are underway to ensure transformation of Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister was speaking at a conclave “Badalta Jammu and Kashmir” organised by Gulistan News Network here. The conclave was attended by […]
Union Minister chairs review meeting on Aspirational District Programme in Baramulla
BARAMULLA, JAN 28: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Union Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, today chaired a meeting at Baramulla to review progress on various indicators of NITI Ayog’s Aspirational District Programme (ADP). The meeting was attended by Member Legislative Assembly Baramulla, Javed Hassan Beig; Deputy […]
