Govt orders implementation of ‘Biometric Attendance System’ with immediate effect

SRINAGAR, JUNE 22(PTK):  In order to ensure punctuality in the Government Offices/ Establishments, Principal Secretary Finance, Navin Kumar Choudhary today ordered implementation of Biometric Attendance System with immediate effect. According to the order for all Government employees/ persons drawing salary, wages, honorarium etc, no salary or wages would be drawn in favour of the Government employees of any…

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Mehbooba Mufti meets Governor

SRINAGAR, JUNE 22(PTK).: Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today. Ms. Mufti referred to certain important issues, relating to the growth and development of the State, which could not be finalised during her tenure and urged Governor to consider the same for early decisions. Governor discussed…

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Govt makes biometric attendance compulsory for employees

SRINAGAR, (PTK): The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday made biometric attendance compulsory for its employees to “ensure punctuality.” An order issued here by the General Administration Department (GAD) said: “In order to ensure punctuality in the Government Offices/ Establishments, it has been decided to immediately implement Biometric Attendance System with immediate effect.” “No salary…

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Mehbooba Mufti meets Governor

SRINAGAR, JUNE 22: Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today. Ms. Mufti referred to certain important issues, relating to the growth and development of the State, which could not be finalised during her tenure and urged Governor to consider the same for early decisions. Governor discussed…

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Drug abuse widespread among youth in Kashmir

SRINAGAR, JUNE 21 (PTK): Drug abuse, known to be widespread among youth in Kashmir Valley, is now showing a new trend whereby teenage girls are increasingly turning into addicts. College-going girls and boys are abusing substances, especially toluene, a common thinner, is testified to by officials at the de-addiction centre in Srinagar. Sources told Press Trust…

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