Municipal Polls-2018: Govt issues instructions regarding MCC
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 28: The Government today issued instructions regarding enforcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that came into force with the announcement of the schedule for the conduct of elections to the Urban and Rural Local Bodies in the State. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, there shall be a […]
Dineshwar Sharma meets Governor
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 28: Dineshwar Sharma, Union Special Representative for Dialogue in J&K, called on Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. Governor and Sharma discussed a range of issues relating to the internal security situation, developmental scenario, initiatives required for restoration of peace and normalcy and regaining the trust and confidence of […]
Polytechnic Jammu celebrates World Tourism Day
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 28: World tourism day was celebrated here at Government Polytechnic by organising a function featuring series of events. The function organised by Department of Travel and Tourism started with the signature campaign followed by speeches and presentations by staff and students. Principal Er Arun Bangotra was the chief Guest who enlightened the students […]
SC lifts ban in Sabarimala temple; allows entry of women of all ages; activists hail verdict
New Delhi, Sep 28 : In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court Friday lifted a ban that prevented women and girls between the age of 10 and 50 from entering the famous Sabarimala temple in Kerala, holding this centuries-old Hindu religious practice is illegal and unconstitutional. Women activists hailed the judgement that paved the way […]
Municipal polls: 1 candidate files nomination in Beerwah, 13 in Charar-e-Sharief, 12 in Magam
Budgam, Sep 28: A total of 26 candidates have filled their nomination papers for the post of Councilors in 39 wards of three municipal committees of Budgam district, six of which will go for polls on October 10 in the second phase. According to sources, a single candidate filled the nomination papers in the 13 […]
Powerful quakes rock Sulawesi in Indonesia, destroying homes
Jakarta, Sep 28 (AP) Powerful earthquakes jolted the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, destroying houses and killing at least one person. An official said widespread damage was expected and urged people to stay outdoors because of the danger of strong aftershocks. The US Geological Survey said the strongest quake had a magnitude of 7.5 […]
The Kashmir challenge
By: Ashraf Jehangir Qazi INDIA cancelled talks with Pakistan blaming it for ‘acts of terror’, along with a vicious attack on the newly elected prime minister. Pakistanis and Indians back their own versions regarding an alleged atrocity. Tragically, the truth is rendered irrelevant. The prime minister, however, must ensure he gets to know the unvarnished […]
DC Doda inaugurates Sports festival
DODA, SEP 28: A 10-day Block level Sports festival started today across various blocks of this hilly district. The sports event is being held under the “sports for peace and development” a component of Khelo India initiative of the Union Sports and Home ministries. Around 5100 children are participating in 17 blocks of Doda district […]
Finding an equilibrium
The Supreme Court’s verdict in the Aadhaar case is best read in light of the dissenting opinion
By: Upendra Baxi A thicket of Aadhaar litigation has now ended with the decision of a five-judge Supreme Court Bench comprising the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and Justices A.K. Sikri, A.M. Khanwilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan, which had reserved its order on May 10, after a marathon 38-day hearing. The right to […]
Govt issues guidelines for publication of tenders in national newspapers
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 28: The Governor’s administration today issued guidelines for publication of tenders of importance in the national newspapers for works and procurement of stores, stock, and services for Government Departments. According to the guidelines issued by the Principal Secretary Finance, Navin K Choudhary, advertisement charges of national dailies shall continue to be paid by […]
