8th pay commission: Terms of reference approved, recommendations within 18 months

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, OCTOBER 28 (STC): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission, an official release said.In January 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Centre had approved the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission. This panel…

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JKLA SESSION: Bill for regularisation of daily wagers withdrawn

Govt forms chief secretary led committee to look into the matter. STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 28 (STC): The bill seeking regularisation of services of employees working on a contractual basis, including casual labourers and daily wagers, has been withdrawn from the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. However, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the House that…

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No severe construction restrictions on residents around Dal, Nigeen, Khushalsar lakes: J&K Govt

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 28 (STC): There is no severe restriction on the residents living around Mir Behri Dal Lake, Khushalsar, Gilsar and Nigeen lakes in constructing residential houses, the Jammu and Kashmir government said today.In a written reply to a question by MLA Tanvir Sadiq, the Housing and Urban Development Department said that all…

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CM Omar Abdullah rejects Waheed Para’s Land Regularisation Bill

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, OCTOBER 28 (STC): The Land Regularisation Bill seeking recognition of proprietary rights over state and Kacharai lands has been rejected by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah saying the government cannot legalize illegal occupation of state property.The Chief Minister while speaking in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today, asked Para to withdraw…

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