481 FIRs, 518 arrests in 22 days of J&K’s anti-drug campaign
Srinagar, May 5 : The Jammu and Kashmir administration has registered 481 First Information Reports (FIRs) and arrested 518 drug peddlers in the first 22 days of a 100-day ‘Nasha Mukt’ campaign launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, officials said. An official said that twenty-four properties belonging to peddlers, termed “proceeds of crime”, have been […]
Rupee falls 20 paise to 95.43 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, May 5 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 20 paise to 95.43 against US dollar in early trade on Tuesday as market sentiments remained fragile after renewed military exchanges between US and Iranian forces in the Gulf region. Forex traders said investor anxiety due to instability in the Gulf is causing massive capital flight into safe-haven […]
WB result is people’s befitting reply to fear, appeasement, protection to infiltrators: Shah
New Delhi, May 4 (PTI) Congratulating the people of West Bengal on the massive win scripted by the BJP in the assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the people of Bengal have sent a strong message to infiltrators and their sympathisers, highlighting that parties engaged in the politics of appeasement will […]
Over 13,000 MSMEs assessed by JKMHC across J&K
SRINAGAR, MAY 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning and progress of the Jammu & Kashmir MSME Health Clinic (JKMHC), a digital initiative aimed at diagnosing, reviving and strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises across the Union Territory. The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce and […]
CM Omar Abdullah chairs meeting as Darbar move offices open in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, MAY 4: On the first day of the reopening of the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar after Darbar Move, marking the first full return to the summer capital in several years, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to outline the governance roadmap for the next six months. The meeting, held at the […]
Lieutenant Governor Chairs 7th J&K UT Wildlife Board Meeting
SRINAGAR, MAY 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired the 7th meeting of the Wildlife Board for the Union Territory of J&K, at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The meeting was attended by Shri Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs Departments; Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal and Shri Mian […]
West Bengal govt asks officers to safeguard files
Kolkata, May 4 (PTI) The West Bengal government on Monday directed all departmental secretaries and heads of offices to ensure stringent safeguard of official files and documents. In an order, Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariala said that no important paper or file should be taken out of offices under any circumstances without due authorisation. The directive […]
Darbar Move resumes in Srinagar after four years
Srinagar, May 4: The annual Darbar Move resumed in Srinagar on Monday after a gap of four years, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presiding over a ceremonial guard of honour amid tight security arrangements. The Civil Secretariat and other government offices reopened in Srinagar for the summer season after functioning from Jammu during the winter […]
Lt Guv inaugurated All India Inter-University Wushu Championship at University of Kashmir
SRINAGAR, MAY 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called upon the Athletes to act as the Ambassadors of Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan and inspire the youth to shun drugs and embrace sports. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of All India Inter-University Wushu Championship at University of Kashmir. In his […]
ACB charge-sheets 11, including SMC officials in illegal construction case
Srinagar, May 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed a charge-sheet against 11 accused, including four Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) officials and seven beneficiaries for alleged violations in a building permission case involving illegal constructions in Srinagar. A spokesperson of the organisation said that it presented Charge sheet against 04 accused […]