New J-K govt’s first task should be to demand restoration of statehood: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday said the first task before the new Jammu and Kashmir government should be to demand restoration of statehood and the INDIA bloc parties should support it. He said that in case the government does not agree, then they should approach the court as the […]
President’s rule revoked in J-K, stage set for new govt to assume charge
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) President’s rule was withdrawn in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the union territory. A gazette notification to this effect was issued by the Union Home Ministry. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 73 of the Jammu and […]
Haryana-based company booked for multi-crore fraud in Jammu
Jammu, Oct 13 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police registered a case against a Haryana-based private company for an alleged multi-crore fraud, an official said. The case was registered against the Managing director, Director and other promoters of Messrs Future Maker Life Care Private Limited, Hissar, for criminal conspiracy and multi-crore cheating with several people […]
Moderate earthquake jolts Chenab valley early Sunday morning
Srinagar, Oct 13: A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit Chenab valley with an epicenter in Gundoh area of district Doda this morning. The earthquake shook the entire region around 6.14 am but the time period was short. “We don’t often feel such moderate earthquakes at our home but today it woke us all up. The tremor […]
Poor air quality recorded in Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) The city recorded a minimum temperature of 18.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday, with the weather department predicting a partly cloudy sky. The humidity level stood at 76 per cent at 9.05 am. The weather department has predicted a partly cloudy sky for the day and the maximum temperature is expected […]
Govt portal for internships now open for candidate registration
NEW DELHI, Oct 12 (PTI): Candidates can now apply for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, with the dedicated portal going live for registration on Saturday. Those in the age group of 21-24 years are eligible to apply for the scheme. As per the scheme’s pilot project, estimated to cost around Rs 800 crore, internships will […]
Lt Guv flags off IAF-UWM Vayu Veer Vijeta Car Rally
SRINAGAR, OCT 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ car rally, organised by Indian Air Force in coordination with the veterans of Uttarakhand War Memorial. Interacting with the Air Warriors at Raj Bhawan, the Lt Governor extended his felicitations and conveyed best wishes to all participants of the car rally. “Indian […]
Interstate drug racket busted in south Kashmir’s Anantnag, 3 held
SRINAGAR, Oct 12 (PTI): An interstate drug racket was busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district and three people were arrested, police said on Saturday. Acting on credible input about a consignment of narcotic drugs being transported from Delhi to Srinagar, police in Anantnag established multiple checkpoints along the route, a police spokesman said. During […]
Child rights body calls for stopping state funding to madrassas unless they comply with RTE norms
NEW DELHI, Oct 12, 2024 (PTI): The apex child rights body has raised serious concerns about the state of functioning in madrassas and called for stopping state funding to them unless they comply with the Right to Education Act. In its latest report titled ‘Guardians of Faith or Oppressors of Rights?’, the National Commission for […]
Administration amends Civil Services Rules to set up Services Selection Board
Srinagar, Oct 12 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday evening amended the Civil Services Rules to provide for the setting up of Services Selection Board for recruitment of non-gazetted staff, including Class IV employees. “There shall be constituted a Service Selected Board for making selection for recruitment to subordinate services/non-gazetted/class IV (MTS) posts […]