SRINAGAR — The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently directed the government of Jammu and Kashmir to file a status report on the steps taken to implement the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) in the Union Territory, Bar and Bench reported. According to the report, Justices Rajnesh […]
NEW DELHI — The Department of Consumer Affairs on Monday released detailed guidelines for social media and virtual influencers as well as celebrities which are aimed at ensuring that such individuals do not mislead their audience while endorsing products or services. The guidelines titled “Endorsements Know-hows” have also been prepared to ensure that endorsements undertaken […]
SRINAGAR — The General Administration Department (GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered transfers and postings of two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers in the interest of administration. According to an order, Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, IAS (AGMUT:2001), awaiting orders of adjustment, is posted as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor. He shall […]
PULWAMA — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said that it arrested 10 gamblers in Pulwama district and seized stake money of Rs. 3,96,200/- from their possession. Pulwama Police in a statement said, on 5th March, 2023, Police Station Pulwama received specific information through reliable sources about gambling activities at public place in Chewa Kharud […]
SRINAGAR — The Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered transfers and postings of two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in the interest of administration. According to an order issued by Raj Kumar Goyal (IAS) Financial Commissioner/Additional Chief Secretary, Shri Nitish Kumar, IPS is posted as Inspector General of Police, CID, J&K […]
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department on Monday forecast dry weather with clear sky in Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours. The weather was cloudy in the Union Territory during last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, dry weather with clear sky is expected in J&K during the next 24 hours. He […]
NEW DELHI — Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan on Sunday said that India is “dangerously close” to the Hindu rate of growth in view of subdued private sector investment, high interest rates and slowing global growth, PTI reported. The “Hindu rate of growth” is a term describing low Indian economic growth […]
SRINAGAR — The authorities on Sunday suspended the registration of two-wheeler (Scooty) that was used by two youths for stalking and harassing a girl in Dal Gate, Srinagar. The registration of two-wheeler (Scooty) bearing Registration Number JK01AG-5814 owned by Peerzada Sajad Arif S/o Haji Shareef-u-Din R/o Kwajapora Srinagar was suspended by Regional Transport Officer (RTO) […]
LONDON — Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in a “denial mode” over Chinese incursions into Indian territory. “We do not accept anybody entering our territory and bullying us. The Chinese have entered our territory and killed our soldiers but the PM is in denial. That’s the problem,” he said […]
SRINAGAR — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that the assets of Jammu and Kashmir were being put on sale. Reacting to the latest order on Srinagar Golf course, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said that the sale of Royal Golf Spring is another example of how the government is “developing” this […]