Dismantle toilets in close proximity to aquatic ecosystems: HC to Govt
Asks ACB to expedite probe in Handwara PHE scam
Srinagar, Nov 29: After being informed about the disastrous state of affairs of the water-bodies of Kashmir, the High Court today directed the authorities to dismantle all the toilets that are in close proximity to aquatic ecosystems in the Valley. As the report by Regional Director, Pollution Control Board (PCB), apprised the court about the […]
Address lack of facilities at child-care homes: HC to Govt
Srinagar, Nov 28: Taking cognizance of the court appointed amicus curie about the “miserable condition” of children in the state-run Child Care Homes, especially in the chilly weather conditions, the High Court today directed the government to instantly address the lack of facilities in these centers. The amicus curie Farah Bashir in the public interest […]
HC asks VOK to expedite probe and report
Multi-crore Handwara PHE scam
Rashid Paul Srinagar, Nov 27: J&K High Court on Tuesday directed the Vigilance Organization Kashmir (VOK) to expeditiously complete and report investigation into the scam in the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Division, Handwara. Hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) with regard to the multi-crore scam in PHE Division Handwara in which many engineers […]
HC issues notice to J&K CEO for rejecting candidate’s nomination
Srinagar, Nov 22: The High Court on Thursday issued a notice against the J&K’s Chief Election Officer for rejecting the nomination papers of a candidate for Panchayat election in the border area of Kupwara district. The CEO had rejected the nomination papers of one Abdul Ahad Bhat for the Panchayat halqa Wadipora (A) Block Handwara […]
CJM summons Sagar’s daughter in cheque bounce case
Srinagar, Nov 20: A city court on Tuesday directed summons at the daughter of National Conference general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar for issuing cheques despite insufficient funds in her bank account to a businessman from whom she had availed a loan. The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar directed a summon against Yasmmena Ali, daughter of […]
HC directs ASI to consider regularization of monument attendants from Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov: The J&K High Court Wednesday directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to consider regularization of services of dozens of monument attendants/casual laborers from Kashmir who have been denied this right despite serving the department for the past 28 years. Justice A M Magray directed the ASI to accord consideration to the regularization […]
J&K Govt gifting Ratle power project to Centre
GVK dumped, JKSPDCL sidelined; experts smell rat in whole procedure
Srinagar November 09: After failing to facilitate execution of 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric Project through a private company the state government has “gifted” the project to the union government by keeping aside its own J&K State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC). The state government had diligently blasted trumpets after signing an agreement with GVK Power […]
HC seeks response from RDD officials
Alleged favour to PDP leader?
Srinagar November 02: The High Court on Friday sought response from Commissioner Secretary Rural Development Department and his subordinate officers about the allegations of favors to a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader from South Kashmir in violation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) rules. A Division Bench of Justices Ali Mohammad Magrey […]
HC issues contempt notice to Gulmarg BOCA for not allowing repairs at HAWS
Srinagar, Oct 26: The High Court on Friday issued contempt notice against authorities at the ski resort of Gulmarg for not abiding by its orders that permitted repairs of the Indian Army’s High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS). Justice Alok Aradhe who heard the contempt petition filed by HAWS against the Building Operation Controlling Authority (BOCA) […]
HC dismisses petition challenging additional weightage to reserved category candidates
Srinagar, Oct 25: A petition challenging amendment to rules that gave additional weightage to the reserved category candidates for selection for the posts of +2 lecturers was dismissed by the J&K High Court today. The petition, by Basharat Bashir Teeli, an aggrieved candidate, had agitated a notification by the J&K Public Service Commission (PSC) that […]
