68 people recommended by SC collegium set to get govt nod: Sources
New Delhi: Some of the 68 people recommended by the Supreme Court collegium are set to be appointed as judges of various high courts in the next few days, sources aware of the procedure for appointment to the higher judiciary have said. Some of the files on recommendations are in the “advanced” stage of the […]
Fast track courts, Lok Adalats offer prompt justice dispensation: Union Minister
RAJOURI: Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Professor SP Singh Baghel, Tuesday visited Rajouri district as part of the Union Government’s Public Outreach Programme. The Minister, while addressing the gathering on the occasion, highlighted the role of Fast Track Courts and Lok Adalats in ensuring prompt justice dispensation to the petitioners. “Effective justice […]
Home Minister Amit Shah likely to visit JK this month

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir later this month as part of the central government’s mega outreach programme, officials said on Tuesday. Shah will visit both regions of the Union Territory — Kashmir and Jammu — and the tour may take place from October 23 to 25. […]
Threats from close ‘partnership’ between China, Pak will not impact India: IAF Chief
New Delhi: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said that threats emanating from close ties between Islamabad and Beijing will have no impact on India. He said there was nothing to worry about the partnership, but flagged concerns over the possibility of western technology reaching China from Pakistan. Assuring the nation that […]
Govt proposes amending Forest Conservation Act
Move will exempt strategic projects from land use clearance
New Delhi: The Environment Ministry has proposed to amend the Forest Conservation Act to do away with the requirement of prior government approval for the development of border infrastructure on forest land, saying it causes delay in the implementation of critical projects. The ministry has invited suggestions from states, union territories and all people concerned […]
JK reports 102 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 102 fresh covid-19 cases even as no fatality was reported due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Tuesday. 29 of these cases were reported from Jammu Division and 73 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 329991. There was no death due to the virus. […]
35 students, principal of govt higher secondary test positive
Poonch: Thirty-five students and Principal of government Girls Higher secondary School Mandi here tested positive for covid-19 following which authorities have ordered closure of the institution for five days. Official sources said that the 35 students and principal tested positive during a convid-19 testing camp in the area. They were isolated and asked about measures […]
Girl injured in acid attack at Shopian
Srinagar: An 18-year-old girl was hospitalized with burn injuries sustained in an acid attack on her in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. An unidentified person threw acid on the girl at Kral Check in Shopian district, resulting in burn injuries to her face, hands, feet and back, a police official said. […]
Smart Metering in UTs: 20 Lakh smart meters to be installed across JK

UT Government committed towards timely roll out: CS
SRINAGAR: Around 20 lakh smart meters will be installed in Jammu and Kashmir while as the installation of 8 lakh smart meters in the UT have been sanctioned under PMDP/DDUGJY&IPDS. This was stated during a meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla. The high-level meeting also witnessed participation of Chief Secretaries of the […]
Govt to ensure development of Handicrafts, Handloom sectors: Union Minister
ANANTNAG: Union Minister of State for Textiles and Railways Darshana Vikram Jardosh today said the Central Government is taking multiple measures for revival and development of handicrafts and handloom sectors. She said that the Government is committed to uplift these sectors and every possible help will be provided to the people associated with them. The […]