Parliamentary panel recommends independent survey, revamp of MGNREGS
New Delhi, Apr 13 (PTI) An independent survey of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) should be held to assess its effectiveness, a Parliamentary panel has suggested, stressing on revamping the scheme keeping in view emerging challenges. In a report tabled in Parliament during the last week of the recently concluded Budget […]
Justice Arun Palli appointed chief justice of J&K High Court
Srinagar, Apr 12: The Central Government on Saturday, notified the appointment of Justice Arun Palli as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, announced the appointment on social media, stating that the President of India approved the decision following consultation with the Chief […]
ANTF Kashmir deploys specialized Dog Squad to strengthen Anti-Narcotics Operations
Srinagar, Apr 12: In a major step towards intensifying its fight against drug trafficking and abuse, ANTF Kashmir deployed highly trained dog squad to combat narcotics menace, a police spokesman said Saturday. The newly inducted sniffer Dog Safa (Narcotic) trained in advanced narcotics detection, will play a pivotal role in identifying and locating illegal drugs […]
Handwara mishap: Magisterial inquiry ordered, Govt announces Rs 1 lakh ex-gratia for deceased families
Srinagar, Apr 12: In wake of the tragic accident in Handwara, the government on Saturday announced ex-gratia relief to the victims’ families while as a magisterial inquiry has been ordered to probe the circumstances surroundings the fatal incident. Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, said the tragedy was a personal loss, citing that […]
5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Valley, no damage to life or property
Srinagar, Apr 12 (PTI) A moderate intensity earthquake with epicentre in Pakistan struck Jammu and Kashmir at around 1 pm on Saturday, an official said. Tremors were felt in many parts of the Valley, but there were are no reports of loss of life or damage to property, he said. The 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred […]
LG, Army chief pay tributes to JCO killed in gunfight with terrorists along LoC in Jammu
JAMMU, Apr 12(PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday paid their tributes to a junior commissioned officer (JCO) who laid down his life while leading a counter-infiltration operation against terrorists near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu. A solemn wreath-laying ceremony for Subedar Kuldeep Chand […]
EVMs ‘safe’, ‘tamper-proof’: CEC
RAMGARH (JHARKHAND), Apr 12(PTI:) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday said the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are “safe” and “tamper-proof”. He said that EVMs used in India cannot be connected to internet, bluetooth or infrared and it is not possible anyway to tamper with it. “Legal scrutiny has been done on EVMs. The […]
PM Modi greets people on Hanuman Jayanti
NEW DELHI, Apr 12 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. In a post on X, he wished people happiness, prosperity and good health with Hanuman’s blessings. Mentioned in epic Ramayana as a devotee of Lord Ram and a warrior of supreme strength, Hanuman is a revered […]
NC didn’t allow Assembly to run; ran away from discussions: BJP Leader
Srinagar, Apr 12: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader, Sunil Sharma, on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the ruling National Conference (NC), accusing it of disrupting the proceedings of the House during the last three days of recently concluded budget session. “For the last three days […]
Girl student killed, many others injured as school bus meets an accident in Handwara
Srinagar, Apr 12: A girl student was killed while as 15 other students were injured after their bus met with an accident near Vodpora area of North Kashmir’s Handwara on Saturday. Officials said that a bus bearing registration number JK09-6733 carrying students for picnic lost its control and turned turtle. Police and locals immediately rushed […]