Valley under thick fog cover, poor visibility effects vehicular movement
Srinagar: Valley woke up to a foggy morning on Friday, leading to poor visibility and affected road traffic in most parts of the Kashmir. Srinagar, the summer capital of the state and many parts of the Valley witnessed dense fog in the morning. It led to traffic jam as motorists drove cautiously due to poor […]
Clashes reported in Bijbehara, other areas
Srinagar: Clashes between protestors and security personnel have been reported after the killing of six militants in a gunfight with the government forces on Friday in Bijbehara area south Kashmir. Witnesses said that violent protests have been reported across the south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Reports said that people took to streets in Shalgund-Kanelwan village of […]
Anantnag encounter: Six militants killed says Army
Srinagar: Six militants have been killed so far in ongoing encounter between militants and government forces at Sekipora area of Bijbhera in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday. Army spokesman said that six militants have been killed in the gunbattle. “Six militants have been killed and weapons and warlike stores recovered. Operation in […]
SAC approves Phase-I of Gulmarg Master Plan-2032
Aims to transform Gulmarg into ace tourist destination while preserving its environs
Jammu: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the Gulmarg Master Plan – 2032, Phase-I, with Phase-II of the plan to be completed by end of June, 2019. Advisors to the Governor, B B Vyas, K Vijay Kumar, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai and K K […]
Post of Accounts Officer created in LMD, SAC nods
Jammu: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the creation of one post of Accounts Officer in the Pre-Revised Pay Band of Rs 9300-34800 +GP 4800 in the office of Controller, Legal Metrology Department. With the creation of post of Accounts […]
SAC nods J&K Aadhaar Bill-2018
Bill in line with Supreme Court Judgement
Jammu: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik approved the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Bill, 2018’. The Act provides legal and statutory backing to the use of Aadhaar and would address privacy and security […]
Govt brings J&K Bank under RTI, CVC Guidelines
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik in a significant decision approved the proposal for treating the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited as a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). The SAC approved that the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Right to Information Act, 2009 […]
Finance Deptt orders refund of excess Advance Entry Tax
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 22: The Governor’s Administration today issued instructions regarding refund of the legitimate balance of Entry Tax deposited in advance by transport agencies and courier service providers. According to a Circular issued by the Finance Department, it has been stated that instances have come to the notice of the Government that some consignors of […]
Employees’ Personal Accidental Insurance scheme to be renewed from Dec 1: Govt
JAMMU: The Governor’s Administration today ordered renewal of the Group Personal Accidental Insurance Policy with M/S Oriental Insurance Company Ltd for (2nd Year) commencing from midnight 1 December 2018 to midnight 30 November 2019, as per the agreement already executed between the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and Ms. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. According to the […]