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Surprise Inspections Reveal High Absenteeism: Deputy CM Vows Action

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 Editor

Deputy CM warns against absenteeism in govt offices Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Thursday launched a series of surprise inspections of government offices and expressed dissatisfaction with their functioning. He also issued stern warnings and asked the officials to perform their duties with accountability and transparency for the welfare of the people. Choudhary emphasised that action would be taken against the officials lacking accountability in governance and failing to perform their duties. Taking note of some complaints, the Deputy Chief Minister conducted a surprise inspection…

KPDCL Advocating New Revenue Collection Policy Linking Salary Disbursement to Cleared Electricity Dues

February 18, 2024 Editor

Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has asked all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) in Kashmir to make the clearing of electricity dues mandatory before releasing salaries or payments to employees and contractors. The power distribution utility has asked DCs to issue orders stating that funds for salaries or contractor payments could only be released after electricity dues have been settled. In a missive to DCs across Kashmir, the Managing Director of KPDCL outlined the rationale behind the directive to make clearance of dues mandatory before salary and payment releases. According to it,…

J&K’s Natural Riches: Omar Abdullah Claims First Dibs for Locals

December 4, 2023 Editor

Omar Abdullah, the National Conference Vice President, has ignited a debate by boldly declaring that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have the first and foremost claim over their natural resources. He made this statement during a recent address to party workers, emphasizing that locals deserve the lion’s share of benefits from their land’s natural wealth. Abdullah’s statement packs a punch, especially considering the ongoing controversy surrounding resource utilization in J&K. Critics argue that outsiders often reap the rewards, leaving locals with little to show for their land’s bounty. Here’s…

Jammu and Kashmir seeks fair share of lithium reserves: Mehbooba Mufti

September 27, 2023 Editor

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti has raised concerns over the recent developments regarding the lithium reserves in the region. Mehbooba claimed that after the takeover of Jammu and Kashmir’s water resources and minerals by the Government of India (GOI), the focus has now shifted towards the vast lithium reserves that lie beneath the region’s surface. Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti has raised concerns over the recent developments regarding the lithium reserves in the region. Mehbooba claimed that after the takeover of Jammu and…