LG administers oath to 4 NC MLAs CM chairs first Cabinet meet Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday administered the oath of...

Administers integrity pledge to officers, officials at Civil Secretariat SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday administered the Integrity Pledge to Administrative Secretaries, officers and officials at the Civil Secretariat, marking the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, being observed from October 26 to November 1 under the theme 'Probity for Prosperity'. On the occasion, the Chief Secretary led the officers and officials in reaffirming their commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, honesty, transparency and professional ethics in the discharge of their official duties. The pledge underscored the need for collective efforts by the Government, citizens and private institutions to combat corruption, which remains a major impediment to the country's economic, social and political progress. It also called...

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday introduced a ‘Concessional Local Pass’ for eligible non-commercial vehicle owners residing within 20 km of a National Highway fee plaza. The rule will come into effect from November 1. The annual fee for the concessional local pass will be Rs 1,500 for fee plazas located outside municipal or local town area and Rs 3,000 for toll plazas situated within these limits, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. With over 13 crore FASTags issued across the country, the new provision aims to provide an option for eligible residents living near toll plazas to make travel more economical and enhance Ease of Commuting for local residents. Eligible non-commercial...