Govt reconstitutes Pay Anomaly Committee

SRINAGAR, JULY 09(PTK): The Government today accorded sanction for re-constitution of Pay Anomaly Committee. The Committee would be headed by the Administrative Secretary, Finance Department. While Administrative Secretary of the concerned department or a representative not below the rank of Special Secretary, Administrative Secretary, General Administration Department, Secretary Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs…

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Embezzlement of Funds: DC Ganderbal orders inquiry

GANDERBAL, JULY 09(PTK): Based on the complaint lodged by the Headmaster Government Girls High School, Shallabugh regarding embezzlement of government funds, Chief Education Officer, Ganderbal was entrusted with conducting preliminary inquiry in the matter. After perusing the content of the preliminary inquiry report, DC Ganderbal decided to lodge FIR in the matter. He further said that…

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Attack on Fahad Shah’s residence highlights journalists’ challenges in J-K: Amnesty International

SRINAGAR, JULY 09 (PTK):Condemning the attack on journalist Fahad Shah’s residence in Srinagar, Amnesty International India said, “Journalists in India operate in a rapidly deteriorating environment and many face threats and attacks just for doing their work.” In a statement issued by Amnesty International India, the human rights organisation, said, “The attack on journalist Fahad…

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DC Kupwara visits Lolab 12 employees suspended for unauthorized absence

SRINAGAR, JULY 09 (PTK):District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir today conducted an extensive tour of various areas of Lolab to get first hand appraisal of ongoing developmental works executed by various agencies. During the visit, the DDC also paid surprise visit to many government offices to check attendance of employees. He visited PHC Lalpora, Cherkoot,…

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LPG connections under PMUS Scheme being provided to non-beneficiaries in Bandipora’ 

Bhat Zahoor  BANDIPORA, JULY 09 (PTK): Locals in Bandipora allege that there is injustice with the beneficiaries of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Scheme (PMUS) as the same is being distributed among non-beneficiaries. Mohammad Maqbool Ahanger, a resident of Aloosa village told PTK that some two months ago he went to Malik…

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