Saifuddin Soz not under detention, SC disposes of plea
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday took on record Jammu and Kashmir administration’s statement that former Union minister Saifuddin Soz was never placed under detention and disposed of his wife’s plea seeking the release of the senior Congress leader. A bench of Justices Arun Mishra, Vineet Saran and M R Shah took on record the […]
JK govt involved Chinese company for smart metering project: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress has questioned the government over a Chinese company’s engagement in a smart metering project of the Jammu and Kashmir government and demanded answers as to what was the compulsion. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera alleged that Chinese company Dongfang has received a sub-contract for smart metering of power meters in Jammu and […]
Admin designates 11 PIOs, 23 APIOs under RTI Act in Medical Colleges
Srinagar: Administration in Jammu and Kashmir has designated eleven Public Information Officers and twenty-three Assistant Public Information Officers under Right to Information Act (2005) for several medical colleges across Jammu and Kashmir. An order in this regard, issued by by Atal Dullo, Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education Department reads that “In terms of Section […]
Govt launches major reforms to improve teaching, learning standards in schools
JAMMU: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has introduced major reforms in the school education sector with landmark decisions to ensure quality, equity, accessibility, accountability and affordability in the system besides improving teaching and learning standards in schools of the Union Territory. The department of School Education has achieved landmark strides so far by effectively […]
Vacancies of Tehsildar to be filled soon in all districts: Div Com
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Wednesday discussed several issues pertaining to the Revenue Department including vacant posts of Revenue Officers while chairing a ‘Revenue Conference’. During the meeting, the Div Com said that vacant posts of Tehsildars shall be filled soon in all districts for the smooth functioning of Revenue offices besides he […]
Muharram arrangements reviewed
BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza Wednesday convened a meeting of officers to review arrangements put in place for ensuing Muharram-ul-Harram. During the meeting threadbare discussion was held on arrangements like electricity, water supply, roads, ration, LPG, firewood, sanitation, Street lighting, medicare facilities and fire tenders. The DC directed the PDD authorities to […]
Lt Guv e-inaugurates several JMC projects
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu Tuesday e–inaugurated Jammu Municipal Corporation’s state of the art Command & Control Centre, an official spokesman said here. Furnished with professional modular equipment, the Command & Control Centre has been equipped with industrial grade cybersecurity. The centre will also serve as a base for backend functioning & monitoring of […]
Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha SMC launches sanitation drive
SRINAGAR: Srinagar Municipal Corporation Tuesday launched an extensive two day sanitation drive for upcoming Eid festivity. The drive took off from SK Park in presence of Commissioner SMC, Gazanfar Ali. All the ward officers monitored the sanitation drives in their respective ward of Srinagar city including Batamaloo, Khanyar, Sonwar, Lal chowk, Hazratbal , Eidgah and […]
Land allotment fraud: CBI seeks details from former DC Kathua
Jammu: The CBI sought details from a former deputy commissioner of Kathua in connection with its probe into allegations of land grabbing by an educational trust run by a former minister, officials said on Tuesday. They said the officer was called in-person and he gave clarification on queries raised by the federal probe agency related […]
Covid-19: Make Tocilizumab available for patients: DAK
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday urged concerned authorities in Kashmir valley to make life-saving drug Tocilizumab available for critically-ill Covid-19 patients. “The drug reduces the risk of death in seriously ill Covid-19 patients,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Quoting a study from the University of Michigan, he said […]