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Field Marshal Asim Munir Appointed Pakistan’s First Chief of Defence Forces

Field Marshal Asim Munir Appointed Pakistan’s First Chief of Defence Forces

December 5, 2025

Imran Naikoo Srinagar, Dec 5 : Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakina Itoo, while addressing the 43rd Annual Day of SKIMS at SKICC on Friday, said the government has strengthened healthcare delivery across Jammu & Kashmir by upgrading diagnostic and treatment facilities in district and tertiary hospitals. She said that equipment gaps have been largely filled this year, adding: "We’ve tried to provide CT scans in every hospital and dialysis centres in every district hospital. Most of the demands have been fulfilled and I assure you we will continue to improve." The minister credited NC President and Former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah for leading reforms in the health sector, stating that referrals outside J&K have significantly reduced due to improved facilities within the UT. Referring to Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s vision, she said the late leader wanted Kashmir to evolve into a centre for medical excellence so that people from Ramban to Kishtwar no longer had to travel to Delhi or Mumbai for treatment. Itoo urged doctors to remain committed to their duties and assured them of continuous support from the government. She also requested the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to develop an auditorium at SKIMS for academic and institutional events. “Our doctors are capable, our mission is clear and our commitment is strong, we will continue to work together for better healthcare in J&K,” she said.

‘We’ve Strengthened Every Hospital’: Sakina Itoo Addresses SKIMS 43rd Annual Day

December 5, 2025

Mirzapur May Be Renamed ‘Vindhyachal Dham’; District Administration Prepares Proposal

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Mirzapur May Be Renamed ‘Vindhyachal Dham’; District Administration Prepares Proposal

November 30, 2025

Govt to Push Key Reform Bills as Winter Session of Parliament Begins Monday

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Govt to Push Key Reform Bills as Winter Session of Parliament Begins Monday

November 30, 2025

Ladakh Renames Raj Niwas to Lok Niwas, Marks Shift Toward People-Centric Governance

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Ladakh Renames Raj Niwas to Lok Niwas, Marks Shift Toward People-Centric Governance

November 30, 2025

Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and others

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Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and...

November 30, 2025

Economic Offences Wing Files Chargesheet Against Police Official for Alleged Job Scam

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Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) Files Chargesheet Against Police Official for Alleged Job Scam

November 30, 2025

Special NIA Court Clears MP Er Rashid to Attend Parl Winter Session Under Custody

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Special NIA Court Clears MP Er Rashid to Attend Parl Winter Session Under Custody

November 27, 2025

J&K ACB registered Disproportionate Assets case against Malik Tahir Gani

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J&K ACB registered Disproportionate Assets case against Malik Tahir Gani, Director State Motor Garages.

November 27, 2025

Srinagar, Nov 27: Ishfaq Gowher In a significant move aimed at tightening transparency in public recruitment, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has blacklisted M/s LMES IT LLP and Mr. Maharaj Krishan Wali, a private vendor, after uncovering a series of irregularities in the controversial Firemen/Firemen Driver recruitment process of 2020. The decision has been formalised through Government Order No. 1540-JK(GAD) of 2025, issued on 26 November 2025 by the General Administration Department (Vigilance). The action comes after a chain of investigations that began in December 2022, when the Government constituted a committee to probe allegations of corruption in the Fire & Emergency Services Department’s recruitment process. Following months of scrutiny, the committee presented its findings on 10 February 2024 and recommended that the matter be handed over to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for a detailed probe. Acting on these recommendations, ACB Jammu and Kashmir conducted an in-depth verification into the role of M/s LMES IT LLP and its key associate Mr. M.K. Wali. Based on its findings, the ACB registered FIR No. 01/2025 at ACB Central, Jammu, flagging multiple violations and manipulations in the tendering process. According to the ACB’s verification report, LMES IT LLP was wrongly allotted the recruitment assignment despite being the L-2 bidder, while the L-1 bidder was sidelined without justification. The firm lacked the mandatory experience required under the tender conditions and was found to be not a reputed vendor, having been incorporated only in 2017 after splitting from another company. The probe also revealed that LMES used balance sheets and IT returns of another company, which were blended with its own financial documents to meet eligibility criteria — a serious breach of tender norms. Furthermore, LMES quoted a substantially higher rate (Rs. 179 per candidate) compared to a competitor who offered Rs. 107.50 per candidate, yet the company was still favored. Another major finding involved the non-consideration of the L-1 bidder, whose candidature was neither accepted nor rejected by the selection board. Investigators also established that Mr. M.K. Wali had longstanding influence within previous recruitment processes and leveraged this position to secure the contract for LMES. After reviewing all reports submitted by the ACB, the Government approved the recommendation to blacklist both the firm and the individual. They are now barred from participating in any recruitment-related bids conducted in the Union Territory, under Rule 151 of GFR 2017. This decisive action, issued under the authority of the Lieutenant Governor, underscores the administration’s commitment to eliminating corruption and ensuring fair recruitment practices in Jammu and Kashmir.

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J&K Govt Blacklists IT Firm, Private Vendor Over Fire Services Recruitment Scam

November 27, 2025

Indian Army Chief Warns ‘Long Peace Is Declining’ as Global Order Turns Uncertain

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November 27, 2025

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Aga Ruhullah Questions NC Leadership After Being Dropped From Key Meeting

November 27, 2025

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