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.
Petrol, diesel prices cut by Rs 2.50 after excise reduction; oil cos absorbing Re 1
New Delhi: The government Thursday announced a Rs 2.50 a litre cut in petrol and diesel prices, factoring in excise duty reduction of Rs 1.50 per litre and asking oil companies to absorb another Re 1 Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the excise duty cut would have an impact of Rs 10,500 crore on central […]
Afterthought: Pak takes U-turn, says Saudi won’t be part of CPEC
Islamabad: In a U-turn, Pakistan has announced that its close ally Saudi Arabia would not join the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, days after Islamabad said Riyadh will be the third “strategic partner” of China’s flagship project, the Belt and Road Initiative. The CPEC is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and […]
Rehab homes for mentally ill: SC seeks reply from states, UTs within two weeks
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought reports within two weeks from state governments and Union Territories on the status of setting up rehabilitation homes for people with mental illness. Ten states and a UT have filed their response on the compliance of the Centre’s guidelines for setting up of rehabilitation homes for persons […]
Suspension of aid to Pakistan: No change of heart as US admin unlikely to change decision
Washington: The US is unlikely to revoke the suspension of aid to Pakistan until it sees substantial progress against terrorists and their safe havens, the Trump administration has told Islamabad as top officials of the two countries met here to try to reset their strained ties. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Advisor […]
