NEW DELHI: In sops for the middle class, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday hiked standard deduction by 50 per cent to Rs 75,000 and tweaked tax slabs under the…
Relief for salaried class under new tax regime
It Will Give New Impetus economic development: PM Modi
Opposition Terms It As ‘Kursi Bachao Budget’ New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the Union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha, saying…
Amit Shah hails it as ‘pro-people’
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah hailed the Budget 2024-25 as pro-people and pro-development. Shri Amit Shah congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister…
GoI Allocates Rs 42,277.74 Cr To JK, Up By Nominal 1.2PC
Srinagar: Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, introduced the Budget of Jammu & Kashmir for 2024-25 in Parliament on 23rd July, 2024. The Appropriation Bill on the Regular Budget for 2024-25…
LG hails Budget: ‘It Will Intensify Economic Growth’
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the visionary Budget for 2024-2025. The Lt Governor…
‘JK SAMADHAN’ Launched: Adm committed to good governance, says LG
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today launched ‘JK SAMADHAN’, Unified Grievance Redressal & Monitoring System, of the Department of Public Grievances, at Srinagar today. In his address, the Lt Governor…
Govt dismisses 4 employees for anti-national activities
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today dismissed four employees, belonging to various departments: 02 from Police Department (Constables), 01 from School Education Department (Junior Assistant) and 01 from Department…
Div Com holds on drinking water deficiency in Valley
Srinagar: With the deficit in rainfall in the Valley leading to deficiency in the overall supply of drinking water, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened…
Soldier Killed As Army Thwarts Infiltration Bid In Poonch
Jammu: A soldier was killed as the Army thwarted an infiltration bid by terrorists along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district early Tuesday, officials said. “Alert…
Anti-Terror Op In Lolab
Srinagar: Security forces launched an anti-terrorism operation on Tuesday in the Lolab area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said. “Security forces have established contact with terrorists near Trimukha…
Allocation For Ladakh Goes Up By 32%
New Delhi: The Centre has allocated Rs 5,958 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh in…
School timings changed
Srinagar: Authorities on Tuesday announced change in school timings in all government and recognized private schools…
One person dies in gas cylinder blast
Srinagar: One person died and three others, including a woman and her two minor kids, suffered…
Eco Survey pegs India GDP growth at 6.5-7 pc
Backs Chinese investment New Delhi: The government’s pre-Budget Economic Survey on Monday set a conservative growth…
Monsoon Session Begins, FM Set To Present Budget Today
New Delhi: The Monsoon session began on Monday, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present…
Kashmir Sizzles As Srinagar Records Higher Temp Than Jammu
Srinagar: Heatwave conditions persisted in Kashmir Valley on Monday with Srinagar recording a maximum temperature of…
Will not allow attempts to spread sectarian discord: MMU
Srinagar: The Muttahida Majlise-e-Ulama (MMU), a conglomerate of Islamic Scholars in Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday…
DC Srinagar holds meeting on Shia-Sunni unity
Srinagar: In a significant move towards fostering unity and understanding, leaders and representatives from both Shia…
LG reviews preparations for I-Day Celebrations
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with the Deputy Commissioners, and senior…
Militant Attack On Army Post, VDG’s House Foiled In Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: Army troops thwarted a militant attack on a security post and house of a village…
Religious Strife: Ego, Misinformation, And Intolerance Plague Global Faiths
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Discover The Uncharted: Kapran–Pogul Paristan Trek
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Unemployment Crisis In Jammu And Kashmir: A Growing Concern
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J&K to organize Swachhta Pakhawada from Aug 1 to 15; Secy RDD reviews preparedness
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir will organize Swacchta Pakhwada over two weeks from 1st August to 15th August 2024 with greater public participation to emphasise…
SCERT JK celebrates Shiksha Saptah with enthusiastic participation
SRINAGAR: The second day of the week-long “Shiksha Saptah” celebrations witnessed an inspiring series of events across the SCERT Divisional Offices in Kashmir and…
Justice Tashi lays foundation stone for multipurpose utility in DCC, Leh
JAMMU: Acting Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Tashi Rabstan on Tuesday laid foundation stone for multipurpose hall in the District Court…
Principal Secretary APD reviews functioning of F&V Terminal Markets
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department (APD), Shailendra Kumar on Tuesday held a detailed meeting with Presidents of terminal Fruit and Vegetable Market Associations…
Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi: Mission Director Poshan J&K inaugurates training for Sanginis
SRINAGAR: The Mission Director Poshan Jammu Kashmir, Rubina Kousar on Tuesday inaugurated Training for Sanginis under ‘Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi-education along with Nutrition’ at…
CUK’s DCJ commemorates National Broadcasting Day
GANDERBAL: The Department of Communication and Journalism (DCJ), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Tuesday commemorated the National Broadcasting Day. In his message, Vice-Chancellor Prof.…
LG’s ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ praises Dr Aftab, Rubeena
Duo express gratitude to LG for recognising their efforts PAMPORE: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, acknowledged the commendable efforts of Dr…
Ambulance crisis looms in Ganderbal hospitals as outdated vehicles put lives at risk
Hospitals in Gund and Kangan struggle to provide emergency services due to poorly maintained ambulances GANDERBAL: A crisis is looming at hospitals situated on…
Ensure there is no shortage of drinking water: DC Bandipora
BANDIPORA: In wake of the prevailing dry weather conditions in the Union Territory of J&K, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel Ul Rehman today…
Illegal mining: Geology & Mining Dept seizes eight vehicles in Pulwama
PAMPORE: In a significant crackdown on illegal mineral extraction, the Geology and Mining Department of Pulwama district has seized eight vehicles, including two JCBs,…
Union budget creates hope for MSME ecosystem in J&K: FCIK
SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has hailed the provisions in the union budget for fostering of MSME ecosystem in the country and has hoped…
LMD slaps Rs 1 lakh fine on Delhi-based food manufacturer
IUST students to intern from reputed MNCs
DC Srinagar reviews arrangements for celebration of Independence -Day
Secy RDD inaugurates two-day refresher training program of SBM-G in Srinagar
J&K Judicial Academy organizes 2-day sensitization prog for Judicial Officers
JKSA thanks MEA for facilitating return of stranded Kashmiri student after passport theft
MMU appeals for peace, unity amidst sectarian controversy
Green Valley Educational Institute students visit J&K Yateem Foundation’s Orphanage
SKIMS signs MoU with CCRUM for joint research collaboration
Centre’s ‘no’ to special status for Bihar evokes cryptic response from Nitish
PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday came out with a cryptic response…
Courts should stay bail orders in rare cases: SC
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said courts should stay bail orders only…
Digital public infra, national cooperation policy: Measures for agriculture in Budget 2024-25
NEW DELHI: Union Budget 2024-25 has announced several measures for the agriculture sector including…
FM announces exemption of 3 more cancer medicines from customs duties
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced exemption of three more medicines…
Govt slashes import duty on mobile phones, chargers, some components
NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday proposed slashing import duty on mobile phones, chargers…
Union Budget 2024: FM announces education loans of up to Rs 10 lakh
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced education loans of up to…
Navy chief reviews damage to warship INS Brahmaputra in Mumbai dockyard
MUMBAI: Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Tuesday reviewed the damage to frigate INS…
Monsoon Session: Opp demands Edu Min’s resignation over NEET, stages walk-out
NEW DELHI: As Parliament commenced its monsoon session on Monday, the Opposition clashed with…
Cong hails SC’s stay order on displaying names of shop owners along Kanwar Yatra route
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s stay on directives of…
Let’s uphold principles of ‘dialogue’, ‘discussion’, ‘debate’: Dhankhar to RS members
NEW DELHI: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday expressed confidence…
July 21, 2024 shatters all records to become hottest day in Earth’s history
NEW DELHI: Analysis of preliminary data from the ERA5 dataset has revealed that July 21,…
After protests, Bangladesh govt to formally accept ruling on job quotas
DHAKA: The Bangladesh government is expected to formally accept on Tuesday a court ruling to…
Can Kamala Harris win the US presidency after Joe Biden’s withdrawal? Here’s what polls say
MELBOURNE: The United States election will be held on November 5. On Sunday US time,…
‘Over 39,000 Palestinians killed in war’
DEIR AL-BALAH: Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israel’s campaign in the territory has now killed more…
Kamala Harris says her aim is to defeat Donald Trump
WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris has said she plans to “earn and win” the Democratic presidential nomination…
Internet not restored in Bangladesh despite apparent calm following deadly protests
DHAKA: Internet and mobile data services are still down despite apparent calm in Bangladesh following…
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court scraps most job quotas that triggered deadly protests
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Sunday scrapped most of the quotas on government jobs that…
Nepal’s new PM Oli wins vote of confidence in Parliament
Secures two-thirds majority KATHMANDU: Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli won a crucial floor…
Bangladesh army rolls out tanks in Dhaka streets as 998 Indian students return
CALCUTTA: A British politician shared pictures of what looked like army tanks being deployed in…
Poliovirus detected in Gaza, but no paralytic cases reported so far: UN
GAZA: Discovering the poliovirus in Gaza environmental samples is deeply concerning but it’s a relief…