Two inter-state drug smugglers arrested with heroin in Samba
Jammu: Two alleged inter-state narcotic smugglers were arrested and heroin was recovered from them in Samba district on Tuesday, officials said. They were arrested in the Samba area during a routine check, they said. A case has been registered against the accused — Israr Talib and Kannav Magotra alias Kannu, they said. The two men […]
Parliament moves into its new home
PM Modi urges MPs to forget past bitterness
New Delhi: In a historic transition, the Parliament moved into a swanky new complex on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter and the introduction of the women’s reservation bill taking centre stage. Bidding goodbye to the adjacent colonial era Parliament building, the Lok […]
All vacant posts in Govt departments to be filled within 6 months: Lt Guv
Ganderbal: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday said all the vacant posts in various government departments will be filled in next six months through a “major recruitment drive.” Addressing a gathering in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district after inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of series of developmental projects, the LG said that last year, a recruitment […]
AC approves transfer of land for Research Center, Anantnag
District to have its own Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI)
SRINAGAR: The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the transfer of land measuring 500 Kanal 11 Marla at Sallar Anantnag in favour of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir for establishment of Research Station and additional Krishi Vigyan Kendras. The Research Station […]
Regulating media channels- No statutory vacuum, robust mechanism in place: Centre to SC
New Delhi: Asserting that there is no statutory vacuum, the central government has told the Supreme Court there exists a robust mechanism for regulation of content of private television channels. In an affidavit filed before the top court, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has said the Union of India has always protected journalistic freedom […]
CS sets Gandhi Jayanti as deadline for several initiatives
Takes stock of arrangements ahead of Eid-Milad-un-Nabi
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Tuesday took review of key people oriented initiatives and also arrangements for Meri Mati Mera Desh in presence of Administrative Secretaries, Deputy Commissioners and SSPs. While taking review of the initiatives like Swachhta hi Sewa, Ayushman Bhava, Old age pension, Land allotment under PMAY, Brashtachar Mukt J&K and […]
Canada, India expel diplomats over Khalistan leader’s murder
Toronto/New Delhi: Canada and India have expelled a senior diplomat each after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the involvement of “agents of the Indian government” in the killing of a prominent Sikh separatist leader in Surrey in June, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as “absurd” and “motivated”. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, the chief […]
Nine separatist outfits supporting terror groups have bases in Canada: India
New Delhi: At least nine separatist organisations supporting terror groups have their bases in Canada and despite multiple deportation requests Ottawa has taken no action against those involved in heinous crimes including the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, officials here said on Tuesday. They said that pro-Khalistani outfits such as the World Sikh […]
Govt tells officials to expedite physical verification of 16000 works, projects
Srinagar: In a significant move aimed at enhancing accountability and transparency in governance, the government has directed officers to expedite physical verification of over 16000 works, projects. Documents reveal that regional directors, district statistics and evaluation officers have been directed to speed up physical verification of over 16000 projects. “Regional Directors/District Statistics & Evaluation Officers […]
Kokernag gunfight concludes- LeT commander Uzair Khan among two terrorists killed: Police
Srinagar: Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Uzair Khan was among the two terrorists killed in a gunfight in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district that ended after seven days, Additional Director General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said on Tuesday. Four security personnel, including two army officers and a police officer, lost their lives in the gunfight, which Kumar […]
