Cost of justice, language in higher judiciary obstacles to ensure ease of justice: Prez Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the “cost” and the use of English language in the higher judiciary are among the hindrances in the way of equal access to justice, and emphasised on their removal. Addressing a conference here, she emphasised on the need to launch an awareness campaign among people, living in […]
Govt suspends 70 lakh mobile numbers due to suspicious activity: DFS Secretary
New Delhi: To check digital frauds, the government has suspended 70 lakh mobile numbers on account of suspicious transactions, Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi said on Tuesday. Emerging out of a meeting to discuss issues related to financial cyber security and increasing digital payment fraud, Joshi said banks have been asked to strengthen the system […]
Govt sacks senior prosecuting officer after bribe charge
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday sacked a senior prosecuting officer for allegedly taking Rs 2 lakh in bribe to help a person not get arrayed as an accused in a murder case in Rajouri district. Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Raj Kumar Goyal issued an order for the dismissal of Senior Prosecuting […]
Govt sacks senior prosecuting officer after bribe charge
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday sacked a senior prosecuting officer for allegedly taking Rs 2 lakh in bribe to help a person not get arrayed as an accused in a murder case in Rajouri district. Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Raj Kumar Goyal issued an order for the dismissal of Senior Prosecuting […]
CS & Secy DARPG release case studies of Good Governance Initiatives
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta and Secretary Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India, V Srinivas Tuesday released four case studies of Good Governance Initiatives of Jammu and Kashmir. The four initiatives are Back to Village, Empowerment (Janbhagidari) Portal, Jammu and Kashmir Bank – A story of transformation and Ayushman […]
NGT directs all states, UTs to submit report on staff strength in SPCBs, PCCs
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has directed all states and Union territories to file reports regarding the actual staff strength in state pollution control boards and pollution control committees. The tribunal also sought a report regarding the infrastructure in their environmental laboratories. The NGT was hearing a matter where it had taken suo motu […]
Softer provision of UAPA invoked against arrested students: Police
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday defended booking under UAPA seven university students who had raised objectionable slogans after the Indian cricket team’s in the World cup final, saying it had invoked a “softer provision” of the anti-terror law. Several politicians have condemned the action by police, alleging that it will disaffect the […]
IPL matches a possibility in Jammu: Ross Taylor
Jammu: Praising Jammu as a “lovely place,” former New Zealand cricket captain Ross Taylor said he believes that the refurbished Maulana Azad Stadium in the heart of the city could be a venue for the Indian Premier League. The cricketer is here along with over 100 former greats of the game for the season 2 […]
Lt Guv hosts ‘High Tea’ for Players of Legends League Cricket
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha hosted a ‘High Tea’ for the renowned International players participating in Legends League Cricket matches, at the Raj Bhawan. While interacting with the Cricketers, the Lt Governor said the entire Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir is proud and excited about the matches being held at MA Stadium. He said: “This […]
JKAS officer suspended for violation of rules in transfers
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has suspended a land department official for violation of rules in connection with transfer of officials in the Union Territory. “Pending enquiry into his conduct, Abdul Hafiz Shah, Regional Director, Survey and Land Records, Anantnag, is hereby placed under suspension, with immediate effect in terms of Rule 31 of […]
