‘Democratisation’ helped aspirants from remote areas to make it to IAS: Jitendra Singh
Kevadia (Gujarat): Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said that the “democratisation” of civil services due to technology-driven accessibility to preparatory material has enabled aspirants from remotest parts of India to make it to the IAS and other all-India services. Technology has been the biggest leveller, with mobile phone and internet penetrating the countryside and […]
GST: FinMin launches amnesty scheme for filing appeals against demand orders
New Delhi: The finance ministry has come out with an amnesty scheme for filing appeals against Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand orders. The scheme, which will be open till January 31, 2024, will be available for entities that were unable to submit their appeals against orders issued by the tax officer on or before […]
Deactivated, disconnected cell numbers not allocated for at least 90 days: TRAI to SC
New Delhi: Mobile phone numbers once deactivated for non-usage or disconnected on the subscriber’s request are not allocated to new subscribers for at least 90 days, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has told the Supreme Court. The apex court was hearing a petition raising concern about alleged misuse of data, after a mobile […]
Admin orders minor reshuffle in Police Department
Srinagar: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Friday transferred and posted Rajeshwar Singh, IPS, as Senior Superintendent of Police, CID Headquarters, J&K. The newly posted SSP, as per the order, will act vice to Dawood Ayoub, as per an order issued by the government said. Dawood Ayoub, Superintendent of Police, CID Headquarters J&K is transferred […]
Gulmarg, other areas experience fresh snowfall
Plains receive light rains as MeT predicts improvement in weather
Srinagar: Several higher reaches of Kashmir Valley including the world famous ski-resort, Gulmarg experienced fresh snowfall, while plains received rains on Thursday, bringing down the mercury in Jammu & Kashmir. Gulmarg, the higher reaches of Sonamarg, Gurez and other parts of the Valley received fresh snowfall today, MeT officials said. The plains across Kashmir including […]
Bandipora-Gurez road in north Kashmir closed
Srinagar: The administration on Thursday closed the Bandipora-Gurez road for traffic after fresh snowfall at Razdan top in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Officials said that the snow accumulation at the Razdan top, the only road link between the Gurez and the Kashmir Valley, prompted the closure due to slippery conditions. The officials also said that […]
EC, education ministry ink agreement to take electoral literacy to schools
New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday signed an MoU with the Union education ministry to take electoral literacy to classrooms across the country. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) seeks to integrate voter education and electoral literacy into the curricular framework, starting from classes 6 to 12 in all schools. In a statement, the […]
Northern Army commander reviews operational, security preparedness along LAC
Leh/Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday visited forward areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and lauded the tenacity and dedication of troops deployed there. “Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Army commander northern command visited formation in Ladakh sector to review the operational and security preparedness along the LAC,” […]
Electoral bonds: SC directs EC to produce data of funds received by political parties
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to produce before it in sealed cover the “up to date” data of funds received by political parties through electoral bonds till September 30, 2023. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud referred to the April 12, […]
JK receives Rs 1,200 Cr investment proposal dring first six months this year
Srinagar: Kashmir is fast attracting investments in various sectors after the introduction of New Industrial Policy, as investments worth over Rs1200 crore have been realised by the Departments of Industries and Commerce till September 30 this year. Official records suggest that Kashmir has been a focal point for investments this year as investments worth Rs […]
