Reforms have reduced grievance redressal from 28 days in 2019 to 16 in 2025: Govt
New Delhi: Various reforms by the Centre have reduced the timeline for the redressal of public grievances from 28 days in 2019 to 16 days this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. The government introduced 10-step reforms for the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) in April 2022 to make grievance […]
Pakistan steeped in fanaticism, terrorism: India tells UNSC meeting
United Nations: India told a UN Security Council meeting presided over by Pakistan that there should be a “serious cost” to nations who foment cross-border terrorism, as it described the neighbouring country as a “serial borrower” steeped in “fanaticism”. “As we debate promoting international peace and security, it is essential to recognise that there are […]
Disruptions rock parliament for 3rd consecutive day
New Delhi: Parliamentary proceedings were virtually washed out for a third consecutive day on Wednesday as opposition members led vociferous protests in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, demanding a discussion on the revision of the electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the Assembly polls. Waving placards and raising slogans, the opposition members repeatedly […]
CM reviews implementation of Public Services Guarantee Act
Stresses strict timeline enforcement under PSGA SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah WEdnesday directed all Administrative Secretaries to conduct mandatory monthly review meetings to assess the implementation of the Jammu & Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA), 2011, within their respective departments. He also underscored the need for strict enforcement of timelines for service delivery and […]
DGFT authorises Kashmir chamber to issue certificate of origin via online trade portal
Srinagar: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has authorised the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to issue certificate of origin through online trade connect portal, according to a statement on Wednesday. The move will enable exporters from the Union Territory to access the crucial document locally, it said. The KCCI has […]
Over 10,000 pilgrims offer prayers at Amarnath Shrine on Wednesday
Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath yatra from Jammu base camp Srinagar/Jammu: Over 10,000 pilgrims on Wednesday paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the total number of devotees to 3,42,657, officials said. A total of 10,828 pilgrims had darshan at the 3800-metre […]
Smartphone recovered from prisoner in Jammu’s central jail, police lodges FIR
Jammu: Security personnel on Wednesday recovered a smartphone from an undertrail prisoner in the central jail on the outskirts of Jammu city, officials said. According to officials, based on a tip-off a search was conducted leading to the recovery of the phone in the the jail in Kot Bhalwal area. Police seized the device and […]
Railways spent 45% in subsidy on passenger travel in 2023-24: Govt
New Delhi: The Indian Railways provisionally spent Rs 60,466 crore in subsidy, 45 per cent of the cost of passenger travel, in the financial year 2023-24, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw gave the information in response to the questions raised by several MPs on the recent rail fare […]
CM Omar reviews key hydro power projects, emphasizes timely execution
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday conducted a comprehensive review of major hydro and solar power projects across Jammu and Kashmir, with a sharp focus on accelerating execution timelines and resolving bottlenecks. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary Finance Satosh D Vaidya, […]
India extends airspace closure for Pakistan planes till Aug 24
New Delhi: India has extended the closure of its airspace for Pakistan planes by another month till August 24. In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April 22, India closed its airspace for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, with effect from […]
