IT deptt tightens noose on overchargers, cancels licenses of 6 CSCs
SRINAGAR: Tightening the noose around the CSCs for overcharging, the inspection teams of the Information Technology department have recommended the cancellation of 6 licenses in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir during a surprise check of the same. The inspection teams, under the supervision of Commissioner Secretary, Prerna Puri, conducted a surprise check of […]
Lok Sabha Elections-2024: RO Sgr PC finalizes arrangements for counting of votes at SKICC-Centaur
SRINAGAR: Returning Officer (RO) 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today visited SKICC-Centaur to review the arrangements put in place for the Counting of Vote for Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat scheduled on June 4, 2024. He also took stock of the security measures being made in and around the counting centres. Additional Deputy […]
Empowered committee to implement WHO Tobacco Control Policy in J&K
SRINAGAR: In a path-breaking initiative, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the constitution of an empowered committee for the implementation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in the Union Territory. This significant step underscores the government’s commitment to protecting public health and advancing tobacco […]
Vikramjit Singh reviews status of industrial units in J&K
SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce (I&C), Vikramjit Singh, today chaired a review meeting with General Managers of all District Industries Centres (DICs) regarding the status of industrial units in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Directors Industries and Commerce, Joint Director Industries, Chief Accounts Officer, Assistant Directors of the I&C Department besides […]
Commissioner Secretary chairs JKTPO’s 14th BoDs meeting
SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, today chaired the 14th Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) here at Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Rural Development Department, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, who as one of the Directors of the organization, […]
DC Ganderbal reviews SANJY-2024 preparations at Baltal
GANDERBAL: In a concerted effort to ensure the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2024 via Baltal route, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today visited Baltal and convened a comprehensive meeting with key officers. During the meeting, an in-depth discussion was held regarding the progress of works pertaining to various departments, including […]
IRCS J&K conducts series of health, humanitarian services
JAMMU: Indian Red Cross Society J&K, in continuation of its humanitarian services and fostering community health and resilience, conducted a series of activities here today. In response to the ongoing heat wave affecting the division, IRCS, J&K has flagged off a comprehensive Shabeel Seva initiative aimed at providing relief to students and the general public. […]
Modi Govt reshaped Budget in last decade: Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the Modi government has reshaped the Union budget in the last 10 years from a mere record of expenditures to a strategic blueprint for equitable distribution. The minister asserted that the government would continue to maximise the value of taxpayers’ money by putting it to the […]
FSSAI says no permission given for sale of mother’s milk; warns of action against violators
New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI has warned food business operators against the sale of mother’s milk and directed licensing authorities not to issue approvals for the processing and selling of human milk. Amid complaints that some entities are selling mother’s milk in the open market, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has […]
Govt cracks down on SMS scammers; blacklists principal entities found spewing fraud msgs
New Delhi: In a major crackdown on SMS scammers, the government has blacklisted ‘principal entities’ behind SMS headers that were used for sending over 10,000 fraudulent messages over the past three months, according to an official release. The Department of Telecom (DoT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has taken decisive action […]
