Govt. notifies rates for PET scans in government run hospitals
SRINAGAR, NOV 22: In a significant step towards improving access to advanced medical care services in Jammu and Kashmir, Government today announced the official rates for PET scans and CBCT machine charges for all government run hospitals and health institutions of Health and Medical Education department except SKIMS. As per the government order issued by […]
Special Status resolution passed in LA not rejected, door still open: CM Omar
Srinagar, Nov 22: Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday said the resolution of special status passed in the Legislative Assembly recently has not been rejected and the door is open. He, however, said as far as the release of political prisoners is concerned, the government has to wait for the restoration of statehood […]
CM calls for transparent probe into allegations of torture of civilians by Army in Kishtwar
Srinagar, Nov 22 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called for a transparent probe into allegations of torture of civilians by the Army in Kishtwar district, and demanded a court martial of the personnel involved if there is evidence against them. “I hope the Army will not show any laxity and conduct an investigation […]
US charges against Adani, 7 others could lead to arrest warrants, extradition bid: attorney
New York, Nov 22 (PTI) With the US filing civil and criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani and seven others over a multi-million-dollar bribery scheme, a prominent attorney here has said that the case could escalate significantly, potentially leading to arrest warrants and even extradition attempts. Adani, India’s second-richest man, and seven others, including his […]
Fuel stations, schools take lead in curbing underage driving
SRINAGAR, Nov 22 (PTI): In a move to dissuade underage driving in Kashmir, various sections of the society have declared not to entertain minors driving vehicles, with many fuel stations in Srinagar refusing to provide fuel to minors operating vehicles. Several petrol pumps in the city have displayed posters reading “no fuel to minors”. The […]
Cabinet approves LG Manoj Sinha’s assembly speech, CM forms cabinet sub-committee to review J&K Reservation Policy
Srinagar, Nov 22: Chief minister Omar Abdullah-led cabinet on Friday approved Lt Governor Manoj Sinha’s speech in the assembly and ministers were directed to start exercise in their respective departments to tackle unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir, minister Javed Rana said. The minister said that the chief minister also directed to form a cabinet sub-committee […]
CM chairs cabinet meeting in Jammu
JAMMU, Nov 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held the second cabinet meeting of his government at his Jammu residence on Friday. All cabinet ministers were present at the meeting, official sources said. They said that the cabinet discussed important policies to boost development and tackle key governance challenges. The meeting focused on […]
Take swift action against Army staff behind ill-treatment of civilians: Mehbooba to govt
Srinagar, Nov 22 (PTI) Peoples’ Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to take swift action against Army personnel responsible for the alleged ill-treatment of civilians during anti-terror operations in Kishtwar district. It has been alleged that some soldiers beat up five civilians, resulting in injuries to them during […]
Defaced currency notes in J&K: SC grants last opportunity to Centre to file response
New Delhi, Nov 22 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday granted a last opportunity to the Centre to file its response on a PIL seeking CBI probe into the RBI exchanging defaced currency notes worth Rs 30 crore allegedly belonging to a Kashmiri separatist group. While noting enough time had been given to the Union […]
Air pollution: SC questions Delhi govt over trucks entering national capital
New Delhi, Nov 22 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the Delhi government over the entry of trucks in the national capital, currently reeling under severe air pollution. “It is very difficult for us to assume that entry of trucks in Delhi has been stopped,” observed a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and […]
