Shalindra Kumar to take charge as J&K CEO on Wednesday
Jammu, Dec 9 (PTI) Shalindra Kumar will take over as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday replacing the incumbent Shaleen Kabra, a day after the completion of the ongoing nine-phased panchayat polls in the state. Kabra (IAS-1992), after relinquishing his charge, will be the principal secretary to the government, industries […]
China and Pak gave support to Mizo insurgency, says Zoramthanga in his autobiography
Aizawl, Dec 9 (PTI) Once a dreaded militant and now a leading politician in North East, Zoramthanga has completed writing his autobiography, which, he terms, will be a very controversial book and is likely to be objected by both Pakistan and Chinese governments because of detail accounts of their “support” to the insurgency in Mizoram. […]
Support demand for divisional status to Ladakh: BJP
Jammu, Dec 9 (PTI) Backing the creation of a separate division for Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP has urged Governor Satya Pal Malik not to “succumb to the blackmailing tactics” of the valley-centric parties on the issue. “Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are three distinct geographical entities and are referred to as the three […]
Wanted Hizbul militant arrested in J&K’s Kishtwar
Jammu, Dec 8 (PTI) A wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist, who was luring youths into militancy, was arrested on Sunday in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said. Reyaz Ahmad, a resident of Sounder Dachhan village and a close associate of hardcore terrorist Mohammad Amin alias ‘Jhangir’, was arrested by a police […]
‘Won’t hesitate from another surgical strike if need arises’
Dehradun, Dec 9 (PTI) Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Devraj Anbu has said the security forces would not hesitate to launch another surgical strike against terrorists if the need to do so arises. “The surgical strike on militant launchpads across the border was a show of strength by our armed forces and we […]
SAC dispenses with oral test for selection of 400 Veterinary Assistant Surgeons
JAMMU, DECEMBER 7: To fast track recruitment and bring in more transparency in the overall selection process, the State Administrative Council (SAC) the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the proposal of dispensing with oral test for selection against the newly created posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeons. The recruitment to these posts will now […]
SAC approves Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Bill-2018
JAMMU, DECEMBER 9: The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Bill- 2018. The Bill seeks to introduce such provisions in the Code of Civil Procedure, Samvat, 1977 which will help in the disposal of cases in a time-bound manner. These provisions relate […]
SAC approves landmark decision to streamline JK’s teaching cadre
JAMMU, DECEMBER 9: In a land mark decision aimed at streamlining the teaching cadre in Jammu & Kashmir, the State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the Action Pan recommended by the Committee constituted vide G.O No 1263-GAD of 2018, Dated 13.08.2018. The Committee was mandated to devise a […]
SAC approves legislation to tackle Benami transactions
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Bill, 2018’. The Bill is a comprehensive law aimed at tackling Benami transactions in the State. The Bill provides for creation of the requisite administrative structure for enforcement of the law […]
Leopard mauls 8-year-old boy to death
Jammu: An eight-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Saturday. The half-eaten body of the boy, Rehmat Ali of Kansoli village, was found from the Wani Morh during a search operation Saturday afternoon, a police officer said. The animal took away the boy Friday night […]
