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SAC approves legislation to streamline working of NGOs/Societies

open view web desk SAC approves legislation to streamline working of NGOs/Societies JAMMU, NOVEMBER 28: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik approved the ‘Jammu & Kashmir Societies Registration (Amendment) Act, 2018’ to curb the mushroom growth […]

In a first JK to get Gas Network

open view web desk Amendment approved in Gas Pipeline Act to address impediments in expansion of Gas Distribution network JAMMU, NOVEMBER 28: In today’s world, Natural Gas is the cleanest form of energy and is a non-pollutant. It is extremely useful both for heating and cooking purposes. There […]

SSB Selections: Waiting list limit enhanced to 50% to facilitate employment of educated youth

open view web desk JAMMU, NOVEMBER 28: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved enhancement in the waiting list from the existing 33.33% to 50% of the posts advertised, which shall extend to 100% wherever the number […]

Safeguards provided for actions taken earlier under J&K State Lands (Vesting of Ownership to the Occupants) Act-2001

open view web desk JAMMU, NOVEMBER 28: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved repeal of the Jammu and Kashmir State Lands (Vesting of Ownership to the Occupants) Act, 2001, (commonly known as Roshni scheme). Advisors B […]

The Latest: Scientist reports 2nd gene-edited pregnancy

HONG KONG — The Latest on a scientist’s claim to have made the world’s first gene-edited babies (all times local): 4:30 p.m. A Chinese researcher who claims to have helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies says a second pregnancy may be underway. The researcher, He Jiankui […]

Kremlin says it still expects Putin-Trump summit to go ahead

WASHINGTON — Russia said on Wednesday it still expects a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump to go ahead as planned. Trump, in an interview with The Washington Post on Tuesday, said he may cancel the sit-down with Putin in Argentina following Russia’s seizure of […]

Man who bombed Dortmund football team bus faces verdict

A Russian-born German man who launched a shrapnel bomb attack on the team bus of football club Borussia Dortmund last year, wounding two people, faces his verdict and sentence Tuesday. Sergej Wenergold, 29, had hoped to profit financially from the attack by betting on an anticipated plunge in […]

Winter risks ‘dire’ for 1 mln children in MENA region: UNICEF

The UN children’s fund warned Tuesday that a funding gap and the start of winter could leave nearly one million children “out in the cold” in the Middle East and North Africa. “Years of conflict, displacement and unemployment have reduced families’ financial resources to almost nothing. Staying warm […]

1984 anti-Sikh riots: HC upholds conviction of 80 people

New Delhi, Nov 28: The Delhi High Court Wednesday upheld the conviction of around 80 people and awarded them five year jail term for rioting, burning houses and violation of curfew during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Justice R K Gauba dismissed their 22-year old appeals against conviction by a […]

Powerful sheikh quits top Olympic body amid late drama

One of the most influential figures in international sport on Wednesday officially stepped down from a powerful Olympic body as he fights forgery charges in Switzerland. Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah had already announced he was “temporarily” stepping aside from his IOC duties and asked not to be re-elected […]

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