TOP STORY OF THE DAY |
|
|
| Govt’s big offensive against “job Mafia”, fourth list cancelled so far | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 16: After the cancellation of the Junior Legal Assistants’ recruitment exam, the Union Territory administration has given a message to the “job mafia” active in J&K.
Four lists have been cancelled so far by the authorities during the last four months.
During the last couple of months, Jammu and Kashmir government has cancelled three selection lists after inquiry panels detected irregularities and fraud in the recruitment process.
On August 28, the Jammu and Kashmir administration cancelled the recruitment process of Finance Accounts Assistants and Junior Engineers (Civil) and recommended a CBI probe into the selection process.
It assured all aspirants that those responsible for alleged discrepancies will not be spared and there won't be any compromise on merit.
Earlier, on July 22 the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has cancelled the written examination for the post of Police Sub-Inspector. The Jammu and Kashmir Government has already ordered a CBI probe into the Sub-Inspector recruitment scam.
JKSSB conducted the written exa... | |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FRONT PAGE STORIES |
|
|
| 2 youth found dead outside army camp in Rajouri | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 16: Two local youth were found dead mysteriously outside the army camp early morning on Friday along the Poonch-Rajouri highway in Rajouri district.
The incident however, triggered protest in the area.
"Two youth were found dead early this morning with bullet marks outside the Alpha Gate of army camp," said police.
The deceased were identified as Kamal Kumar and Surinder Kumar, both natives of Rajouri district.
Police however, also added that the facts are being ascertained.
Meanwhile protest rocked the area with locals demanding probe into the incident.
Army in a message said that in an early morning firing incident by unidentified terrorists at Raj... | |
| | | | No SC benches to be available during winter vacation: CJI D Y Chandrachud | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, Dec 16: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday said no Supreme Court bench will be available from December 17 till January 1 during the ensuing winter vacations.
The CJI's announcement made in the apex court assumes significance in the wake of Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement in Rajya Sabha on Thursday in which he said there was a feeling among the people that long court vacations were not very convenient for justice seekers.
"There will be no benches available from tomorrow till January 1," Justice Chandrachud informed the lawyers present in the courtroom at the outset.
Friday is the last working day of the top court before it goes on a t... | |
| | | | LG addresses birth anniversary celebration of Mahamana Pt Madan Mohan Malaviya at Central University of Gujarat | | ‘Mahamana was undoubtedly the greatest educationist, thinker, freedom fighter and proponent of new education model based on ancient wisdom & modern science’ | |  Agencies
Gujarat, Dec 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the birth anniversary celebration of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya today at the Central University of Gujarat.
Paying tributes to Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the Lt Governor said, Mahamana was undoubtedly the greatest educationist, thinker, freedom fighter and proponent of new education model based on ancient wisdom and modern science.
Mahamana always envisioned Education & University campus as a platform... | |
| | | | Amit Shah to hold key security meet of Eastern zone in Kolkata today | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, Dec 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council in Kolkata tomorrow where issues like security along the inter-state borders, smuggling along the India-Bangladesh border, and connectivity will be discussed, officials said.
The Eastern Zonal Council comprises West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
It will be attended by chief ministers, ministers, chief secretaries, principal secretaries, and senior officers of the member states and senior officers of central government, a home ministry official said.
The meeting of the council is also expected to discuss power and other issues of common interests, the official said. ... | |
| | | | Royal Singh has not shown any respect for law of the land: HC | | Dismisses petition challenging his detention under PSA | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 16: Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court today dismissed the petition filed by Royal Singh a notorious criminal challenging his detention under PSA.
Justice Nargal while dismissing the petition, observed that the petitioner-detenue instead of mending his ways has continuously been indulging in criminal activities and has not shown any respect for law of the land, as such the petitioner-detenue has created a feeling of fear and insecurity in the minds of the public of the area.
It is apposite to mention that our Constitution has given the highest priority to the individual liberty. It is the most valuable and cherished right r... | |
| | | | Prez calls for more women leaders for India's "inclusive development" | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, Dec 16: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said more women at senior positions and in leadership roles will strengthen India's resolve for inclusive development.
Droupadi Murmu was addressing the probationers of the Indian Statistical Service who had called on the president at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. She asked them to do their duty with sincerity and commitment.
"Your contribution in steering India towards greater progress and development is going to be huge. The information and data analysis that you provide will be instrumental in making and implementing policies which ensure that no one is left behind in the journey of development," the president sai... | |
| | | | India all set to become USD 5 trillion economy by 2025: Nitin Gadkari | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, Dec 16: India is the fastest growing major economy in the world and is all set to achieve USD 5 trillion GDP by 2024-25, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said today.
Addressing an event organised by industry body FICCI, Mr Gadkari said the central government is aiming to boost growth and employment to achieve sustainable development. The road transport and highways minister said India will play a key role in achieving global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.
Mr Gadkari noted that India needs to increase its exports and reduce imports.
"We are also working on developing alternative, clean and green fuel like bio ethanol, bio-CNG, bio-LNG and green hydrogen... | |
| | |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
STOCK UPDATE |
|
|
 |
| BSE
Sensex |
 |
| NSE
Nifty |
|
|
| |
CRICKET UPDATE |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|