Establishment of Pvt Universities: Higher Edu Deptt mulls ‘Private University Policy’
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department is drafting a ‘Private University Policy’ for establishing the private universities in the region. Top officials of the department said that it was in contact with all stakeholders for the clearance of all the related issues. “In order to send a concrete proposal to the Ministry of […]
Infiltration taking place from Punjab border, talks on to stem it: DGP
Jagti (Jammu): Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain on Monday said an inter-state security meeting has deliberated on the new methods of infiltration by terrorists, who have been entering the state from the Punjab border. “Some infiltration is taking place (through the borderline in Punjab) and it is a commonplace knowledge. We tried […]
Around 870 convicts in 18 states, UTs wish to file appeals after being offered legal aid: NALSA to SC
New Delhi: The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on Monday told the Supreme Court that around 870 convicts, lodged in jails in 18 states and Union Territories, wish to file appeals against their convictions after being informed about free legal aid. The NALSA told a bench of justices B R Gavai, Sanjay Karol and K […]
Modi crossing 100 million followers on X proud moment: Jitendra Singh
Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi crossing 100 million followers on his X handle is a proud moment for the country and he has emerged as a global statement, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday Singh was talking to reporters after addressing the inaugural session of the orientation programme for the fresh batch of MBA […]
Amit Shah to chair meet on coordination for countering drug trafficking, abuse
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Thursday chair the seventh apex level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) which has been convened to coordinate and synergise efforts of various central and state agencies involved in countering drug trafficking and abuse in India. At the meeting in Delhi, Shah will launch a national […]
SC to consider setting up bench to hear pleas against passage of laws as money bills to circumvent RS
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a suggestion for setting up a constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the validity of passage of laws like the Aadhaar Act by the Modi government as money bills allegedly to bypass the Rajya Sabha where it was in a minority. The BJP currently has […]
CS asks for smooth movement of fruit laden trucks on NH-44
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here with the stakeholders for working out strategy to further reduce the travel time on Srinagar Jammu National Highway for the fruit laden trucks. Among others the meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Home; Principal Secretary, APD; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; IG Traffic […]
Lt Guv interacts with officer Trainees of Indian Corporate Law Service
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday interacted with the Officer Trainees of 2022 Batch of Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS), at Raj Bhawan. The Officer Trainees, led by Deputy ROC J&K, Sh Haamid Bukhari, shared the experience and learning from their visit to Jammu Kashmir, as a part of Domestic Study Tour. They also briefed […]
WPI inflation surges to 16-month high of 3.36 pc in June on costlier vegetables
New Delhi: Wholesale inflation in the country surged to a 16-month high of 3.36 per cent in June on account of rise in prices of food articles, especially vegetables and manufactured items. This was the fourth consecutive month when inflation witnessed an upward journey. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation was 2.61 per cent […]
KPDCL designates courts to impose power theft penalty on consumers
Will disconnect smart metered consumers for hooking, meter tampering SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Monday advised its smart-metered consumers to shun the practice of unauthorized use of electricity by hooking which attracts punitive clauses under the Electricity Act. During inspection drives, KPDCL has booked a large number of consumers in urban and semi-urban […]
