COVID-19: Active cases down to 5,881
New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) India saw a single day rise of 408 coronavirus infections, taking the tally to 4,46,70,483, while active cases further declined to 5,881, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll has climbed to 5,30,601 with five fatalities, which include four reconciled by Kerala and one death reported from Rajathan in the last 24 […]
Govt orders celebrating Constitution Day on Nov 26
Srinagar, Nov 23: Government on Wednesday ordered holding of preamble reading ceremonies in all its offices, autonomous bodies, PSUs, local self government institutions (Panchayats/Municipal Bodies), schools and colleges across the Jammu and Kashmir. “The Constitution Day, also known as “Samvidhan Divas” is celebrated every year on 26th November to commemorate adoption of the Constitution of […]
Bank boards can decide on waiving penalty on minimum balance: Union Minister
Srinagar, Nov 23 (PTI) The boards of individual banks can decide on waiving the penalty on accounts, which do not maintain a minimum balance, Union Minister of State for Finance Bhagwant Kishanrao Karad on Wednesday said. “Banks are independent bodies. They have boards which can take a decision to waive off the penalty,” Karad told […]
Jammu civic body passes resolution to make graduation minimum qualification for councilors
Jammu, Nov 23 (PTI) Jammu Mayor Rajinder Sharma on Wednesday batted strongly for making graduation mandatory as the minimum qualification for elected representatives to contest elections. The general house of the Jammu Municipal Corporation passed a resolution, which was moved by Sharma, to make graduation as minimum qualification for those who would contest elections for […]
Govt sets up panel to streamline free drug policy, monitor drug inventory in Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 23: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir on Wednesday constituted a committee to streamline the Free Drug Policy and monitor the Drugs Inventory and availability in the Valley. According to an order issued here the committee will comprise of three members. “In order to streamline Free Drug Policy & monitor the Drugs Inventory […]
Young cricketer dies after hit by a ball
Srinagar, Nov 23: A 23 year-old Cricketer died on the spot after he was hit by cricket ball while playing in Narbal area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday. A senior police official said that around 2:30 pm one person identified as Firdous Ahmad Dar resident of Syed pora Narbal while playing cricket was […]
J&K HC summons 3 advocates over ‘misconduct’ complaint
Jammu, Nov 23 (PTI) Three senior advocates have been summoned by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court next month in connection with a complaint against them for alleged misconduct. The summons were issued to the advocates, including former Kashmir Bar association president Mian Abdul Qayoom, after law secretary Achal Sethi filed a complaint for initiating […]
Inclusion of CJI in consultative process for CEC appointment will ensure independence: SC
New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in the consultative process for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner would ensure independence of the poll panel. The apex court was of the view that any ruling party at the Centre ”likes to perpetuate itself […]
POCSO’s conflict with young adults: Experts call for special provision for consensual relationships
New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) They just knew they were meant to be together but their parents and the POCSO Act willed otherwise. Two years after they were caught, Shobhit*, who was sent to a juvenile home on charges of rape, and Shanta* are now 18 and can’t wait to get back together. The case […]
Man kills four family members in Delhi’s Palam, arrested
New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) A 25-year-old man allegedly stabbed to death his father, mother, sister and grandmother following a quarrel in southwest Delhi’s Palam area, police said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Keshav, has been arrested, they said. The deceased have been identified as father Dinesh, mother Darshana, sister Urvarshi and grandmother Deewana […]