Government enhances financial empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institutions AC

Government enhances financial empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institutions AC

The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the delegation of powers for granting Administrative Approval, to Gram Panchayats, Block Samitis and Zila Parishads for execution of works, the expenditure of which will be met out of Panchayats’ own resources. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the…

Panel setup to streamline Free Drug Policy, monitor Drug Inventory in Kashmir

Panel setup to streamline Free Drug Policy, monitor Drug Inventory in Kashmir

Directorate of Health Services Kashmir on Wednesday constituted a committee to streamline the Free Drug Policy and monitor the Drugs Inventory and availability in the Valley. According to an order, the committee will comprise of three members. “In order to streamline Free Drug Policy & monitor the Drugs Inventory & availability of other General Items…

Militancy a past now, youth just want jobs, development:- IGP BSF Kashmir

Militancy a past now, youth just want jobs, development:- IGP BSF Kashmir

Militancy is a past now and youth of Kashmir have understood that they have nothing to do with militancy and need job and development only, IG BSF said on Wednesday. IGP BSF said militancy is past for Kashmir and since last three years J&K on path of development and more and more employment opportunities are…

1990 IAF personnel killings case: TADA Court issues fresh warrant against Yasin Malik

1990 IAF personnel killings case: TADA Court issues fresh warrant against Yasin Malik

Aspecial Terrorist and Disruptive Activity (TADA) court on Wednesday issued a production warrant against Yasin Malik in connection with the IAF personnel killing case. Yasin Malik who heads a banned faction named Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) is accused of being involved in the killing of four Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel in Kashmir,…

White paper on Waqf encroachments to be made public in April next year: Darakshan Andrabi

White paper on Waqf encroachments to be made public in April next year: Darakshan Andrabi

Waqf Board Chairperson, Darakshan Andrabi on Wednesday said the white paper about encroachments of Waqf property will be made public in April next year. Andrabi said files are being prepared to trap big and the white paper will be made public when Waqf day will be observed in April next year. She said Waqf day…

In Kerala, 10-year-old Hindu girl wins first prize for Quran recitation

In Kerala, 10-year-old Hindu girl wins first prize for Quran recitation

Hindu student won first prize in the Quran recitation competition in Kerala’s Kozhikode. The student named Parvathy surprised everyone with her fluency in the language by receiving an A grade. Parvathy has a twin sister called Parvana. Both of them study at the Chemmarathur LP School. According to their teacher Ruqaiya, both children are good…

Ensure your name on voter list to avoid detention: Mamata Banerjee tells Bengal people

Ensure your name on voter list to avoid detention: Mamata Banerjee tells Bengal people

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the eligible people of the state to ensure that their names are on the electoral roll. While attending an event on land distribution organised by the state government in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee said, “Poor people can’t be evicted. I heard that on the pretext of constructing…

SC to have specialsed benches to deal with criminal, tax, land issues, MACT matters
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SC to have specialsed benches to deal with criminal, tax, land issues, MACT matters

The Supreme Court will have four special benches to conduct proceedings in issues relating to criminal matters, direct and indirect tax matters, land acquisition matters and motor accidents claims tribunal (MACT). “The Supreme Court will have four special benches for conducting the hearing on issues — criminal matters, direct and indirect tax matters, land acquisition…

Bone & Joint Hospital: World Bank Funded 120 Bedded Building Still Incomplete
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Bone & Joint Hospital: World Bank Funded 120 Bedded Building Still Incomplete

The World Bank funded120 bedded additional block for Government Bone and Joint Hospital Srinagar is still under construction for the last 3 years. The block has not been handed over to the hospital authorities and has even missed a deadline. This information was provided by the hospital authorities under the Right to Information Act in…