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Explained: Why After Two Years of Silence, Authorities Act Against Hyderabad-Based Firm Over Samba Land Irregularity
"Consent to Operate issued by the J&K Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) and the Provisional Registration from the DIC had already...
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‘NO’ to Administrative Assignments, ‘YES’ to FSL: Education Department Adopts ‘Bizzare’ Yardstick
K Koushal Adopting a bizarre yardstick to streamline and protect the academic integrity of schools across the Union Territory of...
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Regulator or Rubber Stamp? JKPCC’s Undue Patronage Towards Industrial Giants Leads to ‘Tailoring’ of Pollution Norms
"By going beyond its mandate — especially in matters like land facilitation and EIA clearance — JKPCC is not only...
Read moreExplained: How JKPCC’s Alarming Lapses in Environmental Clearance Leads to Flourishing of Hazardous Industrial Units in Jammu
“Instead of addressing the issue of industrial manufacturing units violating EIA norms, JKPCC’s court reply focuses on mining blocks—completely unrelated...
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Court Finds SHO Guilty of Contempt for ‘Willfully’ Defying Injunction Order, Directs SSP to Attach Salary and Bank Account of Officer
"Judicial orders are sacrosanct and any violation undermines public confidence in the judiciary and the rule of law," K Koushal...
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Explained: How NGT Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of The Typewriter’s Report on Environmental Violations in Kathua
"Fast-tracking consents without proper environmental assessment is a direct violation of EIA guidelines" K Koushal In an unprecedented move, the...
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Despite Strong Objections by Audit Team and FA, JU ‘Adamant’ to Elevate ‘Non-Technical Blue-Eyed’ Candidate as Director IT
"The original APR’s issued by his director (initiating Officer) was replaced by another APR’s which have been issued by the...
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Explained: How in Violation of EIA Rules, CTE/CTO Granted to Polluting Units in Kathua
"The safety and well-being of the local population must be prioritized, and adherence to environmental regulations should not be compromised"...
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Explained: How Adhoc Arrangement Syndrome ‘Plagues’ JK Police, Strategic Battalions, Security Establishments Without Permanent Head
Current leadership vacuum within Jammu and Kashmir’s police force is not just a matter of administrative oversight; it directly impacts...
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Explained: How Vice Chancellor ‘Tailors’ Recommendations to ‘Accommodate’ Blue-Eyed Official for Plum Post of Director IT at JU
"This adjustment allows parachuting an official from the grade pay of Assistant Director to that of a Director, bypassing the...
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