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SC directs HCs, trial courts not to grant bail on undertaking to deposit particular amount
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed the high courts and trial courts not to pass orders granting bail on any undertaking by an accused or their family members to deposit a particular amount, saying this practice has to be stopped.Observing that litigants are taking the “courts for a ride”,…
Read More »Quality probes crucial for convictions in NDPS cases: CS
Srinagar: The 14th UT-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was today chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, to assess the ongoing efforts to curb the menace of narcotics trade and substance abuse across the districts of J&K.The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Department; Director…
Read More »Ladakh’s quest for identity of its Pashmina wool gets helping hand from Cooperative Society
Leh: For the people of Ladakh, Pashmina wool is more than just a product—it’s a symbol of identity and a major engine for economic prosperity.Though Ladakh is the sole region in India that produces this prized wool, its people are still striving for full recognition of that fact, and helping…
Read More »Delhi HC seeks NIA’s stand on Rashid’s plea challenging charges in terror funding case
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the NIA’s stand on a plea by Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh challenging framing of charges against him in a terror funding case.A bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Shalinder Kaur issued notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Rashid’s…
Read More »Will Modi remain ‘silent’ on baseless allegations made by Trump on India, asks Kharge
New Delhi: Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said the PM had observed a “maun vrat” in Parliament on US President Donald Trump’s India-Pakistan ceasefire claims, and asked whether he will remain silent on the baseless allegations made by the American leader…
Read More »Cabinet approves total outlay of Rs 6,520 cr for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved a total outlay of Rs 6,520 crore including additional outlay of Rs 1920 crore for ongoing Central Sector Scheme “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana” (PMKSY) during 15th Finance Commission Cycle (FCC) (2021-22 to 2025-26).The approval…
Read More »Above-normal rain likely in India in second half of Monsoon: IMD
New Delhi: India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall in the second half of the monsoon season (August and September), the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday.Most parts of the country, barring the northeast and the adjoining areas of east India, are likely to record normal rainfall in August, IMD…
Read More »GMC Srinagar introduces OMR-based exams for transparency and efficiency
Srinagar: In a significant step towards modernizing its examination process, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has introduced Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) based examinations to ensure transparency and quick results in the evaluation process.To begin with this new initiative, GMC Srinagar today successfully conducted a written examination for senior residency positions…
Read More »DM issues prohibitory order to prevent birds’ hazard near Jammu Airport
Jammu: To safeguard aircraft operations and ensure passenger safety, District Magistrate Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya has issued a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, regulating waste disposal in the vicinity of Jammu Airport. The order has been issued in response to concerns raised…
Read More »J&K Govt Orders Placement of 12 Executive Engineers as In-Charge Superintending Engineers
Srinagar, July 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the placement of 12 In-charge Executive Engineers (Civil) as In-charge Superintending Engineers in their own pay and grade in the Public Works (R&B) Department. According to Government Order No. 241-PW(R&B) of 2025, the engineers placed as In-charge Superintending Engineers include…
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