President’s rule imposed in J&K
Jammu: President’s rule will come into force in Jammu and Kashmir from midnight Wednesday after expiry of six months of Governor’s rule, an official order said Wednesday. President Ram Nath Kovind signed the proclamation paving the way for imposition of central rule in the state which plunged into a political crisis in June after the […]
Interview for Naib Tehsildar posts on Dec 22: JKSSB
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) today said the interview for the post of Naib Tehsildar (Revenue), State Cadre Item No: 007 (01 of 2015), which was earlier scheduled for 17 December 2018 shall now be held on 22 December 2018 at JKSSB Camp Office, ZumZum Complex, Rambagh, Srinagar at 10:30 AM sharp. […]
Govt initiates process for setting up Metropolitan Development Authorities
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) headed by Governor, Satya Pal Malik has approved the landmark Jammu and Kashmir Metropolitan Regional Development Authorities Bill-2018 to promote and regulate planned growth and development of New Srinagar and New Jammu cities. SAC observed that the cities of Jammu and Srinagar have witnessed rapid expansion over the past […]
No provision in Constitution to deal with anti-nationals raising anti-India slogans: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 19 (PTI) The Constitution does not have any provision to deal with anti-nationals raising slogans against India, Union Minister Hansraj Ahir said, admitting some residents in Jammu and Kashmir have been influenced by elements inimical to national interests. Ahir said in Rajya Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has been affected by terrorist […]
J&K Bank launches Gold Loan
Financial empowerment of every individual our larger mission: Parvez Ahmed
Srinagar: Our larger mission continues to be the financial empowerment of every individual and every section of the society. Since women play the most important role in the overall existence of mankind, the need to financially empower women, who are otherwise richly endowed by providence, is very vital. For their financial empowerment would ensure the growth of […]
Section of upper-class India nothing but ‘rotten potatoes’, says Guv Malik
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday likened a section of the country’s wealthy to “rotten potatoes”, saying they don’t have any sensitivity towards society and do no charity. Malik, who has often spoken out against wealthy politicians and bureaucrats in Kashmir, was addressing a function of the state’s Sainik Welfare Society. […]
PCB asked to compensate BCCI
New Delhi: Pakistan Cricket Board’s unsuccessful efforts to claim damages worth US $63 million from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) backfired on Wednesday after it was directed to pay 60% of BCCI’s claimed costs incurred for defending itself. PCB had accused BCCI of not honouring an agreement to play bilateral cricket […]
PDP, NC extend support to demand for university in Kargil
Srinagar: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the National Conference (NC) Wednesday extended support to the people of Kargil demanding a full-fledged university. The PDP attacked the governor administration, saying it was sowing seeds of discord in Jammu and Kashmir by neglecting Kargil. Senior PDP leader Naeem Akhtar said while the PDP welcomes the decision […]
Executive magistrate on private complaint cannot direct cops to lodge FIR: SC
New Delhi, Dec 19 (PTI) The Supreme Court has held that under the scheme of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), an executive magistrate cannot direct the police to register an FIR on the basis of a private complaint lodged before him. The top court, however, said that if a complaint is lodged before an […]
Pak court to deliver judgment in two corruption cases against Sharif on Dec 24
Islamabad: An anti-corruption court in Pakistan on Wednesday said it will deliver judgment on December 24 in two remaining corruption cases against ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Judge Muhammad Arshad Malik of Islamabad-based accountability court reserved judgment after completion of hearing in the Flagship Investment and Al-Azizia cases against 68-year-old Sharif. The verdict will be […]
