Power connections to be seeded with Ration, Aadhar cards: Dy CM
JAMMU,: In order to identify the genuine power consumers and increase the revenue generation, the electric connections would be seeded with the Aadhaar cards and the ration cards being issued by the Food Civil supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) department. The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr […]
Light snowfall; rain likely in next 24 hours: Dir MeT
Srinagar,: There is no forecast of heavy snowfall in plains while moderate to heavy snowfall is likely in upper mountainous regions, according to Meteorological Department (MeT). Talking to vov, Director MeT, Sonam Lotus said there will be rains with light spells of snowfall in the Valley’s plains in the next 24 hours. However, afterwards the […]
40 MVD inspectors reluctant to join their parent departments
Srinagar, The Motor vehicles department (MVD) has turned out to be a goldmine for some 40 motor vehicle inspectors who are working in the department for several years despite the fact that they don’t qualify for the plum post. Sources said their deputation period and extensions have expired years ago, but they continue to remain […]
DDC Pulwama reviews winter preparedness, snow clearance plan
PULWAMA : District Development Commissioner Pulwama, Ghulam Mohammad Dar today convened a meeting to review the action plan regarding winter preparedness and snow clearance arrangements in the district. Among others, the meeting was attended by ADC Pulwama, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Executive Engineers of R&B, PHE, PDD, Mechanical Engineering, ARTO, DySP HQ, AD FCS&CA, and other […]
Lal Singh advocates collective approach towards preservation of JK’s green wealth
JAMMU,-Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology, Choudhary Lal Singh today called for collective approach towards conservation and promotion of State’s green wealth. The Minister was speaking at a meeting of officers of Forests and Wildlife wings while reviewing the progress on various ongoing development works, here at Manda Amphalla today. “Jammu and Kashmir is blessed […]
Private tuition by teachers: Govt issues clarification
JAMMU,: The Government today refuted reports published by a section of the media on the issue of undertaking private tuition in coaching centres by Government Teachers. In a press statement issued today, an Education Department spokesman clarified that the School Education Department vide Circular instructions issued under endorsement No: Edu/L/J/Misc/131/2017, dated 25.09.2017, has ordered that […]
Governor summons Joint Session of the Legislature
JAMMU, : Governor N. N. Vohra, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under sub-section (1) of Section 53 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, has summoned the State Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council to meet at Jammu on Tuesday, the 2nd January 2018, at 11:00 a.m. The Governor has called upon […]
Rohit strikes third double ton in ODIs as India post 392/4
December 13, 2017 Rohit Sharma enhanced his status as one of the finest limited overs batsman of his generation completing a hat-trick of double hundreds in One Day Internationals, in Mohali, on Wednesday. No other batsman has so far hit more than one double hundred, but 30-year-old Rohit has now bagged his third double century in ODIs. […]
No Dec 31 deadline for Aadhaar-bank account linking
December 13, 2017 Government notifies new rules that allow for the indefinite extension of the deadline to link bank accounts and PAN numbers with Aadhaar numbers. In other words the December 31 deadline to link Aadhaar card with bank accounts and PAN numbers, stand cancelled. The government has not notified a new date as yet. […]
Bad weather hampers efforts to find out missing soldiers
Srinagar: Hopes of finding alive the five soldiers, who went missing following heavy snowfall along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, are fast receding, as blizzard-like conditions are hampering search and rescue operations. Two soldiers slipped down a mountain slope in Nawgam sector of Kupwara district while three others went missing from a forward post in […]
