CS pushes for time-bound overhaul of Recruitment Rules in J&K
JAMMU, MAR 25: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to assess the current status and expedite the updation of Recruitment Rules (RRs) across various departments of the Union Territory, with a strong emphasis on ensuring transparency, efficiency and employee welfare in public administration. The meeting was attended by the Commissioner Secretary, ARI […]
Lt Guv inaugurated Indian Society for Training & Development’s Jammu Chapter
JAMMU, MAR25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the stakeholders to prioritise collaboration and create an environment where a strong professional community is built through networking, best practices, national and international exposure, and joint training programmes. “Today’s challenges are complex and multi dimensional. Their solution is possible only through collective effort and we must […]
Pak intruder detained along IB in Samba
JAMMU, Mar 25 (PTI): A Pakistani intruder was detained by Border Security Force (BSF) along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Wednesday, officials said. Alert BSF troops picked up the movement of an elderly Pakistani opposite Border Out Post Bhaller in Ramgarh sector and subsequently challenged him when he intruded into […]
No fuel shortage, say oil firms; urge public to avoid panic buying
NEW DELHI, Mar 25 (PTI): State-owned oil companies on Wednesday said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country, urging citizens not to believe rumours circulating on social media or resort to panic buying. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation’s largest oil firm, said “there is no shortage of petrol or […]
Around 40pc teaching posts vacant in JK universities, some running with half faculty: Data
JAMMU, Mar 25 (PTI): About a dozen universities in Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with a severe faculty shortage, with around 40 per cent teaching posts lying vacant, according to official data. Figures provided by the Higher Education Department show that more than 3,300 teaching posts are sanctioned across nine public universities and two central […]
Oppn MPs protest in Parliament House complex over ‘LPG supply crunch’
NEW DELHI, Mar 25 (PTI): Several Opposition MPs staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Wednesday over the reported LPG supply crunch. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, NCP(SP)’s Supriya Sule, SP’s Dharmendra Yadav, CPI-ML’s Sudama Prasad, DMK’s T Sumathy, JMM’S Mahua Maji, among others, participated in the protest near the Makar Dwar of Parliament. […]
Centre plans increase in assembly, parliamentary constituencies in JK, other states and UT’s
Srinagar, Mar 25: As the Union Government is contemplating an increase in the strength of Lok Sabha and Assembly seats across states and Union Territories to implement political reservation for women ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, the plan, if implemented, will significantly overhaul politics in the Union Territory. The Centre is toying with […]
US sends 15-point plan to Iran to end war: reports
WASHINGTON, Mar 25 (PTI): The US has sent Iran a 15-point plan and ceasefire proposal to end the war in the Middle East, multiple news outlets reported here. The peace plan was shared with Iranian officials Tuesday via Pakistan, according to the New York Times. ABC News quoted sources saying the plan addresses Iran’s ballistic […]
Sonia Gandhi hospitalised
NEW DELHI, Mar 24 (PTI): Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here late Tuesday evening, sources said. They said she was feeling unwell due to the change in weather and was under observation. A team of doctors is attending to her, but there is nothing serious, the […]
Iran agreed not to have nuclear weapon, sent big present to US: Trump
Washington, Mar 25 (PTI) US President Donald Trump said Iran agreed never to have a nuclear weapon and sent a “significant prize” related to the Strait of Hormuz even as he declared victory in the three-week war. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump claimed Iran was keen to “make a deal” […]