SRINAGAR: Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir Ashok Yadav on Wednesday reviewed the operational preparedness of the units near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s…
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Lt Guv releases commemorative postage of Wazir Mohd Hakla Poonchi
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released a commemorative postage stamp to honour the contributions of Late Shri Wazir Mohd Hakla Poonchi, renowned Gujjar Leader, social worker and writer. In…
FM Tables Modi 3.0 Govt’s First Budget In Parliament
Focuses On Employment, Skilling, MSME’s, Middle Class New Delhi: Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman tabled Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Tuesday. She said that India’s inflation…
Rs 6.22 lakh cr allocated to Defence Ministry
New Delhi: In the Regular Union Budget of Financial Year (FY) 2024-25, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been allocated Rs 6,21,940.85 crore (approx. US $75 Billion), the highest among the…
Gold, Silver, Imported Mobile, Cancer Drugs Become Cheaper
NEW DELHI: Gold, silver and other precious metals along with imported mobile phones, certain cancer drugs and medical devices are set to become cheaper with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing…
Relief for salaried class under new tax regime
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…
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…
Govt dismisses 4 employees for anti-national activities
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today dismissed four employees, belonging to various departments: 02 from…
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…
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…
Anti-Terror Op In Lolab
Srinagar: Security forces launched an anti-terrorism operation on Tuesday in the Lolab area of Jammu and…
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…
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KCCI holds meeting with DGP, raises concerns on various issues
Chamber discusses with police chief issues affecting businesses, tourism, other matters SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) delegation, led by President…
Advisor Bhatnagar chairs 29th BoDs meet of JKWDC
Enhance reach and business: Advisor Bhatnagar to JKWDC SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on Wednesday emphasized upon the management of Jammu…
Illegal mining: Police arrest 8 persons, seize 8 vehicles in Kulgam, Baramulla
SRINAGAR: Cracking a whip on illegal mining and transportation of minerals, police have seized eight vehicles and arrested eight drivers in Kulgam and Baramulla…
Police arrest drug peddler in Kulgam
KULGAM: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, police have arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered a contraband…
JKEDI signs MoU with GPC Samba, MIET Jammu, FICCI FLO-JKL
JAMMU: In a significant step towards fostering a robust startup ecosystem and promoting entrepreneurial activities in the UT of J&K, the Jammu and Kashmir…
IUST organizes Mathematical Olympiad Awareness Program
AWANTIPORA: The Department of Mathematical Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kashmir today organized an awareness program on Mathematical Olympiad at Mantaqi…
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…
DC Srinagar convenes public outreach prog at Zainakote
Reiterates admin’s commitment for overall dev of district SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards addressing public grievances and enhancing grassroots governance, a public outreach programme as part of…
Union budget creates hope for MSME ecosystem in J&K: FCIK
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
Union Budget 2024: Healthcare sector pins lots of hope on govt’s 9Ps
NEW DELHI: The Indian healthcare sector is buzzing with optimism following the comprehensive reforms…
Opp walks out from RS over ‘discriminatory’ budget, FM says ‘outrageous allegation’
NEW DELHI: A day after she presented the Union Budget 2024-2025, Finance Minister Nirmala…
Rahul meets farmer leaders inside Parliament; assures to raise MSP issue
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with a delegation of 12 farmer leaders…
Govt must make infertility a health priority, cover it under insurance: top IVF chain founder
NEW DELHI: The Centre should consider infertility a national health priority and include it…
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…
Singapore reclaims title of world’s most powerful passport; India at 82
NEW DELHI: Singapore has reclaimed the title of the world’s most powerful passport as owning…
Plane crash at Nepal’s Kathmandu airport kills 18; pilot only survivor
KATHMANDU: A passenger plane has crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from Nepal’s…
Bangladesh PM says army was deployed to ensure security of lives, properties
DHAKA: Defending her decision to enforce a curfew with a shoot-on-sight order following violent clashes…
Chinese scientists find traces of water in lunar soil brought by Chang’e-5 mission
NEW DELHI: Chinese scientists studying the soil samples of the moon brought by Chang’e-5 mission…
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…
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‘Over 39,000 Palestinians killed in war’
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Kamala Harris says her aim is to defeat Donald Trump
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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…