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US-Iran war triggers commercial LPG shortage in India

Hotel body warns 50pc eateries may shut in two days NEW DELHI: The conflict in the Middle East has triggered an energy crisis across the...

Oil passes $119 a barrel after 25% surge, on track for record daily jump

SINGAPORE: Oil prices surged more than 25 percent on Monday to their highest levels since mid-2022 as some major producers cut supplies and fears...

US employee groups representing 700,000 workers from Amazon, Google, Microsoft demand tech giants reject Pentagon’s military AI contracts

Workers call for transparency, resilience against military use of AI Urge companies to uphold ethical standards, ban repressive govt partnerships NEW DELHI: A number of letters...

Govt committed to sustainable road development: Dy CM

Lays foundation stone for ₹91 cr PMGSY road projects in Jammu JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday laid the foundation stone for six...

Div Com Kmr reviews progress of transit accommodation for migrant employees

‘Over 4100 flats completed across Kashmir, 680 more to be ready by April 2026’ SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Saturday chaired a meeting...

Agri Dept rebuts claims on unchecked sale of substandard pesticides

SRINAGAR: Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has taken note of the article published in ‘Ziraat Times’ on March 5, 2026, titled "Orchardists in...

Domestic LPG price hiked by Rs 60, commercial cylinder up Rs 115

NEW DELHI: The price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased with effect from Saturday, March 7, with the cost of a 14.2-kg household...

Longer Gulf conflict may trigger rise in inflation; India a notable exception: SBI report

NEW DELHI: The ongoing conflict in the Gulf — involving Israel, Iran, and US assets in the region — could have far-reaching economic consequences,...

‘Indians had been very good actors’: Bessent on US ‘permission’ to buy Russian crude oil

NEW DELHI: Indians “had been very good actors” on buying crude oil from Russia, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has said in fresh overnight...

Labourers key to economy growth; govt committed to their welfare: Dy CM

Distributes Rs. 84 lakh among beneficiaries in Samba SAMBA: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday described labourers as the backbone of the economy, reiterating...

Secy IT reviews progress of key IT initiatives at Civil Secretariat

JAMMU: Secretary, Information Technology, Dr. Piyush Singla, on Friday chaired a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu to assess the progress on various...

NABARD organises ‘Grameen Bharat Mahotsav – A Rural Fest for Agriculture, Looms & Crafts’

JAMMU: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), J&K Regional Office organised “Grameen Bharat Mahotsav – A Rural Fest for Agriculture, Looms &...

IndiGo offers full refunds; SpiceJet deploys 14 special flights from UAE

Relief for stranded Indians in West Asia   NEW DELHI: Indian airlines on Friday intensified their assistance for travellers impacted by the situation amid rising...

India seeks US cover for Middle East energy cargoes: Source

NEW DELHI: India is tapping the United States to secure marine cover for vessels to ferry oil from the Middle East as it looks...

Secretary RDD reviews implementation of O&M, FSSM policies under SBM-G

Calls for decentralised execution, digital monitoring, financial sustainability SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Thursday chaired a review...

DC Budgam reviews progress under PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the progress achieved under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli...

Food Safety drive conducted in Shopian

Action initiated against violators SHOPIAN: To safeguard public health and ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations, an inspection team of Food Safety, Shopian, headed...

Mission YUVA: 362 cases approved by DLIC Anantnag

ANANTNAG: In a significant step to boost self-employment in the district, Mission YUVA District Level Implementation Committee(DLIC), Anantnag today approved 362 cases during its...

Market checking intensified across Baramulla

BARAMULLA: Market checking teams headed by Tehsildars, along with officials from Municipalities (EOs), Legal Metrology, Food Safety Department, Food & Civil Supplies Department and...

KPDCL issues power shutdown

SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the shutdown of 33 kV BadamporaWangiporaTapline and 33 kV Badampora Army Hakbara line will be observed...

DC Budgam reviews progress of 4G Saturation Project in district

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, on Thursday chaired a review meeting regarding the implementation and progress of the 4G Saturation Project...

SKUAST-K hosts Bengaluru biotech leaders to strengthen industry-academia ties

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) hosted a high-level strategic meeting on Wednesday to strengthen collaboration between academic research...

DC Kupwara inaugurates Solar-Powered Public Library at Trehgam

KUPWARA: In a landmark step towards youth empowerment, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, on Wednesday inaugurated the solar-powered public Library and Reading Room at...

ADDC Shopian provides ice boxes to fishermen to strengthen fisheries sector

SHOPIAN: In a significant step towards strengthening the fisheries sector and enhancing the income of local fishermen, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr....

SKUAST-K celebrates Holi with gaiety, fervour

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir celebrated Holi on Wednesday, bringing together faculty, staff, and students from various states in...

Iran crisis weighs on rupee, currency hits record low of 92.16 against US dollar

NEW DELHI: The rupee slumped 67 paise to close at an all-time low of 92.16 against US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by spiking...

Rana reviews PHE & I&FC schemes in Kashmir Division

Calls for timely, quality execution JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Tuesday reviewed the progress of ongoing Public Health Engineering (PHE) and...

Dir Agriculture Kashmir inspects key schemes at Lalmandi

Reviews preparations for upcoming Agricultural Season SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir (DAK), Sartaj Ahmad Shah, on Tuesday conducted a detailed inspection of several flagship schemes at...

Market checking drive conducted in Handwara to ensure fair pricing

KUPWARA: In a concerted efforts to regulate market prices and prevent hoarding during the holy month of Ramadan, the Tehsil Administration Handwara, under the...

UIDAI helps 1.2 crore students complete Aadhaar biometric update

1.03 lakh schools covered NEW DELHI: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has saturated over 103,000 schools across India and helped millions of school...

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