SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09:J&K Government has accorded consent to the extension of powers and jurisdiction of the members of Delhi Special Police Establishment in the whole of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, to investigate and inquire into the cases related to issuance of Arms Licenses. “In pursuance of Section-6 of […]
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Govt constitutes Expenditure Management Cell in Finance Department
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: JK Government has constituted an Expenditure Management Cell in the Finance Department to ensure fiscal discipline. “Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of Expenditure Management Cell in the Finance Department to be headed by Raman Gupta, Joint Director, Budget,” said an order issued by the Principal […]
Law Deptt calls for regular monitoring of cases pending in courts
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: J&K Government has asked its legal counsels to inform the Law Department on weekly basis about all such cases where the Chief Secretary is required to submit a response. “It is impressed upon all the Administrative Secretaries, Law Officers posted in various Departments Senior AAGs, AAGs, DAGs, […]
Labour & Employment Deptt rationalizes inspections
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: Labour and Employment (L&E) Department has notified an amended inspection manual to have a conducive ecosystem for investments for economic development of the State and to ensure inspections are objective, unambiguous and transparent and accountable in nature. The notified comprehensive ‘J&K Inspection Manual for Compliance of Labour […]
Parliament passes National Sports University Bill
Parliament has passed the National Sports University Bill 2018 with the Rajya Sabha approving it today. The Lok Sabha had passed the Bill last week. The Bill seeks to establish a first-of-its-kind National Sports University in Manipur for the promotion of sports. Replying to a debate on the bill, Sports […]
Parliament passes SC/ST amendment Bill
Parliament has passed the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2018, with the Rajya Sabha approving it by voice vote. Lok Sabha has already passed it. The Bill is aimed at delivering justice to the SCs and STs. The amended bill has done away with the […]
PM to attend event to mark World Biofuel Day 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a diverse gathering consisting of farmers, scientists, entrepreneurs, students, government officials and legislators in New Delhi tomorrow to mark the World Biofuel Day 2018. Biofuels can help reduce import dependency on crude oil. They can contribute to a cleaner environment, generate additional income for […]
Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2018
The Rajya Sabha has taken up discussion on the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2018) in the post-lunch session. The Bill passed, by the Lok Sabha, aims at nullifying the Supreme Court judgment pronounced in March this year. It was moved by the Minister […]
65 per cent of those killed in accidents in 18-35 age group: Nitin Gadkari
Sixty five per cent of the people killed in road accidents belong to the 18-35 year age group. This was informed in the Lok Sabha today by the Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. The Minister also said that 786 ‘black spots’ have been identified along highways where most accidents take place […]
NDA candidate Harivansh elected as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
NDA candidate Harivansh has been elected as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha defeating opposition nominee B K Hariprasad. Harivansh polled 125 votes as against 105 by Hariprasad in a division of voting in the House. Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu announced the results amidst thumping of desks. Later, Mr Harivansh […]