Opposition likely to submit notice in both Houses of Parliament to remove CEC
New Delhi: The opposition is likely to submit a notice in both Houses of Parliament to remove Gyanesh Kumar as the chief election commissioner. This will be the first time that a notice will be submitted to remove a CEC. The opposition has often accused him of siding with the ruling BJP, disenfranchising genuine voters […]
CM reviews plan for expansion, modernization of JK House properties pan India
Calls for depiction of cultural identity in the new infrastructure NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday reviewed plans to establish new JK Houses in Dwarka in the national capital and Mumbai and to revamp existing government properties across several states and Union Territories to strengthen Jammu and Kashmir’s presence nationwide. The review meeting […]
Census 2027 to also include transgender-headed households, RS told
New Delhi: The upcoming Census will collect data on sex of head of household–Male, Female and Transgender, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, in a written response, said Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases. The questions for the first phase, which covers Houselisting and […]
Dry spell finally ends as Valley receives snowfall, rains
Srinagar: A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received snowfall on Tuesday while the plains were lashed by rains, ending the prolonged dry spell in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Gurez in north Kashmir and Sonamarg-Zojila axis in central Kashmir were among the higher reaches that received overnight snowfall, while rains continued to […]
CS pushes for fast-track recruitment to fill vacancies across departments
Over 40,000 posts vacant across govt departments: Officials JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Tuesday stressed the need for expeditious filling of all critical vacancies to strengthen governance and improve public service delivery. He called upon all Administrative Secretaries to hold regular follow-up meetings with their departments and recruitment agencies to ensure that pending […]
Tulip Garden to open for visitors 10 days ahead of schedule
Srinagar: Asia’s largest tulip garden here on the banks of Dal Lake will be open to the public from March 16, almost 10 days ahead of schedule, as the valley experienced warmer days leading to early blooming of the flowers. Director of Floriculture Mathura Masoom said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will open the Indira […]