Petrol, Diesel cheaper by Rs 5 from midnight
SRINAGAR: The Petrol and Diesel prices in Jammu and Kashmir have been slashed by Rs 5 per litre as the State Government this evening announced matching cut of Rs 2.50 in the fuel prices commensurate with the price cut of Rs 2.50, announced by the Central Government earlier today. The new fuel prices would be […]
KEG delegation interacts with Secretary Information
SRINAGAR: The office bearers and executive members of the Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) met Secretary Information, Sarmad Hafeez here today to discuss various issues pertaining to the media fraternity in the State. Director Information, Tariq Ahmad Zargar, Joint Director Information (Headquarters), Sajid Yehaya Naqash and Joint Director Information Kashmir, Mohammad Ashraf Hakak were also present […]
SAC approves creation of 8531 Non-Gazetted posts in Police Department
SRINAGAR: In a significant decision aimed at enhancing the existing promotional avenues of the Non-Gazetted Cadres of the Police Department and address their stagnation, the State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the creation of 8531 Non-Gazetted Posts in the Police Department in […]
JTFRP integrated with J&K ERA
Move aimed to fast pace the execution of projects
SRINAGAR: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the proposal of the Planning, Development & Monitoring Department (PD&MD) to integrate the ‘Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project’ (JTFRP) as a Project (unit) with the J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) and authorized ERA […]
SAC approves inclusion of 88 new services under J&K PSGA
SRINAGAR: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik approved the inclusion of 88 new services under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act (J&K PSGA). The services brought under the ambit of J&K PSGA are 03 in Tourism Department, 13 in Industries & […]
SAC approves amendments in Panchayati Raj Act-1989
Funds, functions, functionaries placed at disposal of PRIs
SRINAGAR: In a significant decision aimed to strengthen the grass root democracy and participative planning in J&K, the State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the required amendments in the Panchayati Raj Act, 1989. The amendments with far reaching consequences will assure placement of funds, […]
SAC approves transfers, postings in Forest Department
SRINAGAR: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik approved the following transfers and postings in the Forest, Ecology & Environment Department. Ravi Kumar Kesar, IFS presently PCCF-HoFF /Chief Wildlife Warden, J&K has been transferred and posted as Chairman, J&K State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). […]
For first time, India deports 7 Rohingya immigrants to Myanmar
New Delhi: India on Thursday deported seven Rohingya immigrants, who have been staying in Assam illegally, to their country of origin Myanmar, in a first such move. The illegal immigrants were detained in 2012 and since then they had been lodged in Cachar Central Jail in Assam’s Silchar. “Seven Myanmarese nationals have been deported today. […]
Durbar Move: Move Offices to close in Srinagar on Oct 26, reopen in Jammu on Nov 5
SRINAGAR: As part of bi-annual Darbar move, the Civil Secretariat, seat of Jammu and Kashmir government, along with other offices will close here on October 26 and reopen in the winter capital Jammu on November 05. According to an order issued by General Administration Department, the Government offices observing five days week shall close at […]
Municipal Elections: Poll timing from 7 am to 4 pm
SRINAGAR: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), J&K, ShaleenKabra today said the polling timing for the 1st Phase of Municipal Polls-2018, scheduled to be held on 8 October 2018, shall be from 7.00 am to 4.00 pm.
