New Delhi: The high-level committee on simultaneous polls headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind is likely to submit its report on ‘one nation, one election’ on Thursday, it is learnt. Though there was no official word yet, sources said the report could be submitted to President Droupadi Murmu. The panel may recommend amending at […]
1747 beneficiaries provided assistance to start business venture in J&K JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for sanctioning credit support to one lakh entrepreneurs from the disadvantaged sections of the country. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today launched the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar […]
Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday alleged that Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was notified to divert attention from the “failures” of the BJP in the last ten years. She asked Muslims to not protest on CAA instead use their vote to respond to laws and fight legally. “I urge the people, […]
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Wednesday that helpline numbers will be launched soon to assist applicants for Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA-2019). According to MHA, the applicants will be able to get information related to CAA-2019 by calling free of cost. “Helpline number to assist applicants […]
Srinagar: Rains lashed plains while higher reaches received snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir. A meteorological department official here told GNS that there is also possibility of light rain and snow at a few places on Thursday. Generally dry weather is expected from March 15-20, he said. Regarding temperature, he said, most places witnessed a drop […]
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated the medal winners of National and International Competitions for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23. The Lt Governor congratulated all the athletes and coaches on their outstanding performances. A total 368 sportspersons, from 17 disciplines, received special cash awards amounting to Rs 1.35 crore directly in their Bank accounts […]
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today while reviewing the pace and progress of World Bank funded Jhelum & Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) impressed upon the concerned to make a robust plan for around Rs 140 Cr savings amount out of the total outlay for 213 sub-projects funded under it. Besides the CEO, ERA the […]
Jammu: The government has constituted a high level selection committee led by Chief Secretary for the post of Director Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura. According to Health and Medical Education Department, the panel has been asked to prepare a panel of three candidates in order of merit as per the laid down criteria […]
Srinagar: Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a case of Criminal misappropriation against Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar, Executive Officer, Municipal Committee, Shopian, Ghulam Rasool Mir, Khilafwarzi Officer,Naseer Ahmad Indrabi, Head Assistant, Showkat Hussain Teli, Works Supervisor, Shakeel Ahmad Bhat, Driver and others under sections 5(1)(c)(d) r/w 5(2) of J&K Prevention of Corruption Act Svt 2006 and section 120-B RPC […]
SRINAGAR: The Income Tax Department organized an interactive session on Advance Tax and Grievance Redressal, urging taxpayers to pay their taxes before the impending deadline of March 15, 2024. The session, held at “The Chinars” Aaykar Bhawan in Srinagar, saw the participation of around 50 taxpayers and tax professionals, including prominent figures from various sectors […]