Advisor Bhatnagar chairs 44th BoDs meet of JKSCST & BCDC

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today chaired the 44th Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Development Corporation (JKSCST&BCDC) at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare Department, Special Secretary Tribal Affairs Department, Managing Director (JKSCST&BCDC), Additional Secretary Planning,…

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‘Pensioner verification in J&K surpasses 60%, Rs 5 crores in overpayments identified’

 As of today, 1.43 lakh of the 2.38 lakh pensioners and family pensioners have been verified, representing 60% of the total. This verification process has identified excess pension payments amounting to Rs. 5 Crores, and recovery measures have been initiated to address these overpayments. This was given out by Finance Department in a statement here….

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Curiosity is the basis of lifelong learning and to address the future challenges: LG Manoj Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the 39th Foundation Day celebration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at Matrika Auditorium of SMVD University. The momentous occasion also marked the 14th annual day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul. Addressing the gathering, the Lt Governor congratulated all the Members, officials and everyone associated with…

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J&K people have two choices in elections: To Choose Terrorism, Separatism or development, peace: G K Reddy

Firing salvos at National Conference, PDP and the Congress for promoting terrorism and separatism in J&K, Union Minister and BJP’s J&K incharge for elections G K Reddy Friday said that people of the UT have two choices in the upcoming elections: to choose Terrorism, separatism or Development, peace. “We have always been clear in our…

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Divisional Commissioner Jammu reviews Assembly Election-2024 preparedness in Doda

 Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today chaired a high-level meeting in the conference hall of DC Office Doda to assess the district’s preparedness for the upcoming General Election to Legislative Assembly-2024. At the outset, the Divisional Commissioner emphasized the importance of meticulous planning and coordination among all stakeholders to ensure the smooth conduct of the…

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GMC Jammu becomes 1st hospital to deploy armed security personnel in emergency premises

The Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, has made history by becoming the first hospital in India to deploy armed security personnel in its emergency premises for the protection of medical staff. This development follows the tragic rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata, which sparked widespread demands for increased security measures in hospitals…

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DGP J&K visits Doda, Kishtwar; also reviews arrangements for ongoing Shri Machail Mata Yatra

The Director General of Police, J&K, R.R. Swain, today visited  Doda and Kishtwar, districts of Jammu Zone to assess the security situation and review preparations for the upcoming Legislative Assembly Elections-2024.  Accompanied by senior officers, including Spl DG and DGP Designate, Shri Nalin Prabhat, ADGP Law and Order Shri Vijay Kumar, and ADGP Jammu Zone…

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