Relief: Petrol, Diesel slashed by Rs 5 in JK
Srinagar: In a significant decision which would give major relief to the people, the Petrol and Diesel prices in Jammu and Kashmir have been slashed by Rs 5 per litre. The State Government this evening announced matching cut of Rs 2.50 in the fuel prices commensurate with the price slash of Rs 2.50, announced by […]
Indian courts had settled Triple Talaq issue decades ago: Women’s rights lawyer
Mumbai: Noted women’s rights lawyer, writer and author Flavia Agnes, while hinting that all the hullabaloo seen today in the name of instant Triple Talaq is no more than politics, said that the issue was actually settled by the Indian courts decades ago but it was not highlighted. “In the Shamim Ara case in 2002, […]
Petrol, Diesel cheaper by Rs 5 from midnight
SRINAGAR: The Petrol and Diesel prices in Jammu and Kashmir have been slashed by Rs 5 per litre as the State Government this evening announced matching cut of Rs 2.50 in the fuel prices commensurate with the price cut of Rs 2.50, announced by the Central Government earlier today. The new fuel prices would be […]
KEG delegation interacts with Secretary Information
SRINAGAR: The office bearers and executive members of the Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) met Secretary Information, Sarmad Hafeez here today to discuss various issues pertaining to the media fraternity in the State. Director Information, Tariq Ahmad Zargar, Joint Director Information (Headquarters), Sajid Yehaya Naqash and Joint Director Information Kashmir, Mohammad Ashraf Hakak were also present […]
SAC approves creation of 8531 Non-Gazetted posts in Police Department
SRINAGAR: In a significant decision aimed at enhancing the existing promotional avenues of the Non-Gazetted Cadres of the Police Department and address their stagnation, the State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the creation of 8531 Non-Gazetted Posts in the Police Department in […]
SAC approves inclusion of 88 new services under J&K PSGA
SRINAGAR: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik approved the inclusion of 88 new services under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act (J&K PSGA). The services brought under the ambit of J&K PSGA are 03 in Tourism Department, 13 in Industries & […]
SAC approves amendments in Panchayati Raj Act-1989
Funds, functions, functionaries placed at disposal of PRIs
SRINAGAR: In a significant decision aimed to strengthen the grass root democracy and participative planning in J&K, the State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the required amendments in the Panchayati Raj Act, 1989. The amendments with far reaching consequences will assure placement of funds, […]
Impetus for left out projects: Govt approves 241 lingering projects for funding
SRINAGAR: The state government on Wednesday approved 241 projects across Jammu and Kashmir worth Rs 570 crore to be recommended for funding through newly constituted J&K Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (JKIDFC). The decision was taken at a ‘High-Powered Committee’ (HPC) meeting for unfunded/languishing projects. The projects were approved at the maiden meeting of HPC convened […]
JRL asks people to observe shutdown on poll day
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Wednesday called for a complete shutdown on October 08 to protest the commencement of Urban Local Bodies and Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir. JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik in a statement issued here asked the people to observe a complete shutdown […]
