No need to visit bank to update KYC
New Delhi: Bank account holders are no longer required to visit their bank branches to update ‘know your customer’ (KYC) details provided they have already submitted valid documents and not changed their address, the RBI has said. Instead, if there is no change in KYC information, they can submit a self-declaration through email-id, registered mobile […]
HC seeks status report on follow-up action on upkeep of parks
Srinagar: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has asked the authorities concerning the upkeep of public parks to file status report indicating follow-up action taken pursuant to the directions of Divisional Commissioner. Hearing a Public Interest Litigation, a division bench of Justices Sanjay Dhar and M A Chowdhary directed the authorities to file status […]
Active Covid cases decline to 2,503
New Delhi: India logged 228 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 2,503, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,79,547). The death toll stands at 5,30,714, with four deaths. Two deaths were reconciled by Kerala while one death each was […]
Water conservation: Govt efforts alone not enough, people’s participation required, says PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underlined the importance of people’s participation in water conservation and said attempts by governments alone cannot be successful. “When the public is associated with a campaign, they also get to know the seriousness of the work. Due to this, a sense of ownership also comes in the […]
Cordon and search operation on in Rajouri villages, VDCs re-activated
Rajouri/Jammu: A massive combing operation is going on for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday in Rajouri district to hunt down terrorists involved in the twin attack in which six people were killed in Dhangri hamlet. Authorities also re-activated the village defence committee (VDCs) by providing members with new ammunition of .303 rifles “to strengthen […]
15 companies of CRPF deployed in Rajouri, Poonch to secure minority areas
Jammu: Fifteen CRPF companies comprising 1,500 personnel have been deployed in twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch to secure minority areas in the region, officials said. The development comes in the aftermath of twin terror attacks in Rajouri’s Dhangri village on Sunday evening and Monday in which six people of a minority community including […]
BRO keeps Zojila pass open in winters despite heavy snowfall: Official
Srinagar: The strategic Zojila pass on the Srinagar-Leh national highway, connecting the Kashmir valley with the Ladakh region, has remained open through December and January despite heavy snowfall due to the relentless efforts of the Border Roads Organisation, a defence spokesperson said on Thursday. BRO personnel, with their relentless effort under ‘Project Beacon’, facilitated connectivity […]
Formulate 2023-24 district Capex plans by 15th of Feb: CS to DCs
Asks for saturation of both wage & self-employment in each Panchayat
NEW DELHI: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, today impressed upon all the Departments to assist and aid each other in the implementation of government policies for optimal results. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of Administrative Secretaries, Divisional and District Administration to review the pace and progress of developmental works and budget […]
PG degrees obtained through distance mode in science stream not valid for promotions: DSEK
Srinagar: The Directorate of School Education has said that Post Graduate degrees obtained through distance mode by RRT teachers in Science stream would not be considered valid for seniority and promotion purposes. Quoting an official document, the news agency KNO read that PG degrees obtained through distance mode cannot be considered valid. The DSEK said […]
North Kashmir transporters announce 2-day strike from Monday
Srinagar: Transporters of all three districts of north Kashmir have decided to go on a two-day strike from Monday demanding that authorities permit them to move ahead of Parimpora bus stand in Srinagar. News agency KNO quoted transporters as saying that SRTC buses are being allowed to move ahead to Batamaloo stand but private operators […]