Art 370 abrogation, women’s reservation among key highlights of 17th Lok Sabha
New Delhi: The curtains came down on Saturday on the 17th Lok Sabha, which was witness to landmark moments such as the abrogation of Article 370, the granting of 33 per cent reservation to women in Parliament and legislative assemblies, and the inauguration of the new Parliament building. It also saw the suspension of 100 […]
J&K Police announces up to Rs 5 lakh reward for information on anti-national activities’
Jammu: Anyone sharing information regarding “anti-national activities” in Jammu and Kashmir will receive between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 5 lakh, police announced on Saturday. The highest reward, Rs 5 lakh, will be given to whoever locates the trans-border tunnel used by “anti-national elements” to transport terrorists, explosives, and contraband consignments into Jammu and Kashmir […]
Judicial independence critical for operation of legal institutions: ICJ Judge
New Delhi: Judicial independence is critical for the operation of legal institutions, particularly in volatile political contexts, the International Court of Justice judge Hilary Charlesworth said here on Saturday. Hilary Charlesworth, an Australian international lawyer who has been a Judge of the ICJ since 5 November 2021, was delivering the second annual lecture on ‘The International […]
Former Hurriyat activist joins J&K Apni Party
Srinagar: A former activist of the Hurriyat Conference, Zafar Habib Dar, on Saturday joined the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party led by Altaf Bukhari. Dar, who was a supporter of hardline Hurriyat Conference faction led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, joined the Apni Party in the presence of Bukhari and other senior leaders of the […]
Shaleen Kabra presides over mega public outreach programme at Dudu
Asks officers to resolve public issues, concerns on priority UDHAMPUR : As part of UT administration’s public outreach initiative, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Jal Shakti Department, Shaleen Kabra, today presided over a mega public outreach programme at Dudu panchayat, Udhampur. The event served as a platform for addressing grievances and demands raised by the local […]
DC Rajouri takes comprehensive review of RDD Sector works, schemes
RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Om Prakash Bhagat today conducted a comprehensive review of the Rural Development Department (RDD) sector works and schemes here at a meeting. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took the detailed review of the progress made under District Capex Budget, SSY, ABDP, APDP, MGNREGA, PMAY and Awas Plus, border bunkers etc. […]
Crime Branch Jammu presents charge-sheet in fraud and Cheating case
JAMMU,: Special Crime Wing – Crime Branch Jammu has presented 604 pages charge-sheet in the the Court, Munsif R.S. Pura against three persons accused in a fraud and cheating case. The charge-sheet has been filed against accused persons – (1) Sonu Gupta S/o Niranjan Dass Gupta R/o Chak Aslam Tehsil R.S Pura District Jammu, (2) […]
RDD Secretary emphasises on convergent planning under CSSs in Samba
SAMBA: In a bid to assess progress on ongoing schemes and finalise outline for Rural Development Planning in Samba district, Secretary Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, on Saturday underscored the critical need for enhanced convergence with different departments, particularly agriculture and allied sectors. Dr Shahid, while chairing a meeting […]
Secretary Health visits GMC Baramulla
Emphasizes on effectiveness of healthcare delivery, patient care BARAMULLA: Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today visited Government Medical College (GMC) and associated Hospital Baramulla and inspected the healthcare facilities besides assessing patient care status there. Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, accompanied the Secretary. During the visit, the Secretary visited different […]
Principal Secretary visits prominent cultural sites in Akhnoor
Emphasises on maintaining spiritual, architectural integrity while executing development plans AKHNOOR : As a sequel to government initiatives towards preservation and promotion of cultural heritage and tourism in the region, Principal Secretary, Culture, Suresh Kumar Gupta, conducted an extensive inspection of historic and cultural landmarks of Akhnoor. The principal Secretary visited the Ancient Buddhist site […]
