White House: No more TikTok on gov’t devices within 30 days
Washington, Feb 28 (AP) The White House is giving all federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices, as the Chinese-owned social media app comes under increasing scrutiny in Washington over security concerns. The Office of Management and Budget calls the guidance, issued Monday, a “critical step forward in addressing the risks […]
Terrorist killed, two Army men injured in Awantipora encounter: Police
Srinagar, Feb 28: One terrorist has been killed while as two army soldiers were injured in an ongoing encounter at Padgampora area of South Kashmir’s Awantipora on Tuesday, police said. Sources said that one terrorist has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however the identity of the ultra is yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, two […]
Lt Guv inaugurates Civil Services Officers Institute at Srinagar
Srinagar Feb 27: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated Civil Services Officers Institute (CSOI), here at M A Road. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor said the institute will promote welfare of officers, integration of services and organize seminars, symposiums to meet the needs and challenges of civil administration. The Lt Governor also […]
Covid-19 likely came from lab leak in China, says news report citing US energy department
Washington, Feb 27 (PTI) The virus that drove the COVID-19 pandemic, killing close to 7 million people globally, most likely emerged from a laboratory leak in China, according to a US media report, citing a classified intelligence report recently provided to the White House and key members of Congress. The Huanan market in central China’s […]
40 per cent of population in JK to pay no tax; remaining to pay Rs 600 to Rs 1000 maximum annually: Lt Guv
Srinagar, Feb 27: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that 40 per cent of the J&K population will have to pay no property tax and the remaining 60 per cent have to pay nominal amount between Rs 600 to Rs 1000 maximum amount per annum. He said that tax amount fixed is one-tenth […]
Kashmiri Pandit bank guard shot dead by terrorists cremated in Pulwama
Srinagar, Feb 27 (PTI) The last rites of Kashmiri Pandit bank guard Sanjay Sharma, who was shot dead by terrorists on Sunday, were performed at his native village in Pulwama district, officials said. The mortal remains of 40-year-old Sharma were consigned to flames according to Hindu rituals amidst the presence of relatives and neighbours, including […]
Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project heading towards completion
Jammu, Feb 27 (PTI) The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project is heading towards completion with 90 per cent of its sanctioned cost of Rs 37,012.26 crore utilised, a senior railway official said on Monday. With the completion of the project, Kashmir will be linked with rest of the country. The official said the prestigious national […]
Centre’s Agnipath scheme for recruitment in armed forces in national interest: HC
New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Monday upheld the Centre’s Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces, saying it was made in national interest and to ensure that the armed forces are better equipped. A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad dismissed a batch of […]
Four houses attached in Srinagar for ‘harboring’ terrorists
Srinagar, Feb 27: The Special Investigation Unit Srinagar on Monday attached 4 residential houses in Srinagar for providing shelter to militants. According to a statement, issued here the three houses are located at Barthana Qamarwar and one at Sangam Eidgah area of Srinagar. The statement reads the residential houses belonged to Shaheena, Altaf Ahmed Dar, […]
EPFO members can apply for higher pension till May 3
New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) All eligible members can opt and apply jointly with their employers for higher pension till May 3, 2023 at unified members’ portal of retirement fund body EPFO. Earlier, there were apprehensions that March 3, 2023 is the last date for opting for higher pension. The URL on the EPFO unified […]