CS launches various IT initiatives for integration of services with Digi Locker, Umang App
SRINAGAR, MAY 20: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta launched the integration of different services offered by Government Departments with online platform Umang and Digilocker. Those who were present at this launch event includes Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Commissioner Secretary, IT; Secretary Health and many other concerned officers and officials. On the occasion the Chief Secretary […]
Lt Guv inaugurates, dedicates the Jhelum Rajbagh Riverfront to the public
SRINAGAR, MAY 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Jhelum Rajbagh Riverfront and dedicated the project to the public. “Srinagar Smart City has transformed the Rajbagh Riverfront stretch into a world-class public space and strengthened the river-people connect. It is also a strong indicator of the rapid growth of J&K,” said the Lt Governor. […]
Siddaramaiah sworn in CM of Karnataka, several national opposition leaders attend
Bengaluru, May 20 (PTI) Siddaramaiah was sworn in as Chief Minister for the second term, along with state Congress President D K Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister, and eight legislators as Ministers on Saturday, exactly a week after the party swept the Assembly polls in Karnataka. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and […]
G-20 event will put Kashmir’s hospitality on display at International platform: Lt Guv
Srinagar, May 20: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that G-20 event commencing on May 22 in Srinagar will put Kashmir’s age-old hospitality on a display at international platforms and the event will help give a big boost to tourism and UT’s economy. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the Riverfront on River […]
PM Modi unveils Mahatma Gandhi’s bust in Hiroshima, site of world’s first nuclear attack
Hiroshima, May 20 (PTI) The Gandhian ideals of peace and harmony reverberate globally and give strength to millions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as he unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi here in this Japanese city. The location of the bust of Gandhi has been chosen as a mark of solidarity for peace […]
NIA raids at 15 locations in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, May 20: The National Investigating Agency (NIA) is carrying out raids at 15 places in seven districts of J&K. An official said that the raids are being carried out at around 15 locations in seven districts of J&K. “The raids are being carried out in Pulwama, Awantipora, Anantnag, Srinagar, Kupwara in Kashmir division and […]
2 Pakistani drones downed by BSF along International Border in Punjab
Jalandhar, May 20 (PTI) Two suspected Pakistani drones were shot down by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday night as the UAVs attempted to enter India crossing the International Border in Punjab, a spokesperson of the force said. Both incidents were reported from the forward areas of the Amritsar district. The first drone, a […]
Centre issues ordinance on transfer, posting of Group A officers in Delhi
New Delhi, May 20 (PTI) The Centre on Friday promulgated an ordinance to create a National Capital Civil Service Authority for transfer of and disciplinary proceedings against Group-A officers from the DANICS cadre. The ordinance comes a week after the Supreme Court handed over the control of services in the national capital to the Delhi […]
Replace annual water charges with monthly bills for convenience of public: CS
SRINAGAR, May 19: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Friday again conducted virtual tour of works taken up under the central flagship programme Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) for their early completion across the UT of J&K. He interacted with public and officials of the department for first hand appraisal of the progress made in the […]
RBI to withdraw Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation
Mumbai, May 19 (PTI) The Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced withdrawal of Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation, and existing notes in circulation can either be deposited in bank accounts or exchanged by September 30. The bank notes in Rs 2,000 denomination will continue to be a legal tender, the RBI said in […]