Advocate duo file PIL against ‘pay disparity’ between police and other government employees
Ganderbal Jul 31: Ganderbal based Socio-political activists, Advocate Altaf lone and Sheikh Javiad, have filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the J&K high court against pay disparity between police and other government employees that according to them has got reflected in the recent 7th pay commission. One of The petitioner Sheikh Javiad said, “Police […]
Benefits of social welfare schemes should reach uncovered areas: Dr Farooq Lone
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: Secretary Social Welfare Department, Dr Farooq Lone, Tuesday emphasized on giving due priority to the uncovered areas so that people especially women living there can avail the benefits of various welfare schemes. The Secretary said this while taking a detailed review of the functioning of the Women Development Corporation, (JKWDC) at a […]
‘Geelani criticizes SAC proposal about PSA detenues
Srinagar, July 31: Hurriyat G chairman, Syed Ali Geelani has criticized State Administrative Council (SAC) proposal to delete a provision in the PSA that barred state authorities from lodging J& K residents in outside state jails. In a statement issued here, Geelani cautioned people about future detrimental proposals of New Delhi and asked to jointly […]
State subject law matter of life and death: Malik
Srinagar: Chairman Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik today termed the state subject law and guarding it as matter of life and death for the people of Jammu Kashmir. In a statement issued here, Malik said that joint resistance leadership (JRL) has announced a protest program and called for a complete shutdown on […]
CS, Adm Secretaries bid farewell to Hemant Kumar Sharma
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: A simple but impressive function was organized at Civil Secretariat here to bid farewell to Hemant Kumar Sharma, Commissioner/Secretary, ARI & Trainings Department on his attaining superannuation. Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam, Administrative Secretaries and senior officers participated in the function. Chief Secretary lauded the contribution of the officer over his […]
“Governor displeased over delay in regularization of services of Casual Workers”
SRINAGAR JULY 30: Following the instructions given by Governor N.N. Vohra that the entire process of regularizing the services of casual workers should be speeded up, the Empowered Committee constituted vide SRO–520 had its 4th meeting under the Chairmanship of Navin Kumar Choudhary, Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, and regularized the engagement of 140 […]
Two decade-old demand of a concrete bridge at Ganderbal falls on deaf ears
Ganderbal, July 29: Two decades have already passed but no funds were earmarked by the successive governments for construction of a vital bridge over Nallah Sind in Wayil, Ganderbal. Residents here said that they have been demanding a concrete multilane bridge over Nallah Sind from last two decades. They said that as of now a […]
Secretary PHE, I&FC visits Budgam; Takes stock of irrigation, potable water facilities
Asks officers to reach out to people, mitigate water woes
BUDGAM, JULY 30: Secretary PHE, I&FC Farooq Ahmad Shah today reviewed the functioning of various irrigation and water supply schemes in Budgam. He directed the officials to ensure regular potable drinking water supply to people of all areas in Budgam. While chairing a meeting of officers at New Conference Hall in Budgam, the Secretary took […]
Secretary Social Welfare reviews implementation of welfare schemes
All DBT schemes to be linked with Aadhar within one month
SRINAGAR, JULY 30: Underscoring the need for proper implementation of social welfare schemes, Secretary Social Welfare Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone today impressed upon officers and officials of the Department to ensure that the benefits of these schemes percolate down to the deserving population. The Secretary said this while chairing a high-level meeting to review the […]
DDC Budgam reviews Swachh Survekshan preparedness
BUDGAM, JULY 30: District Development Commissioner Budgam, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar, today convened a meeting of officers from Revenue, Rural Development and Municipal Committees to review preparedness for Swachh Survekshan Grameen in the district. Among others the meeting was attended by ADDC Budgam Khurshid Ahmad Sanai, SDMs, DPO, BDOs, Tehsildars, MC and Eos of all […]
