Hope to introduce new income tax bill in LokSabha next week: Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance Minister NirmalaSitharaman on Saturday said she is likely to introduce the new income tax bill, which will replace the six-decade-old I-T Act, in the LokSabha in the coming week. After introduction in the Upper House, the bill will be sent to a parliamentary standing committee for scrutiny. The Union Cabinet, chaired by […]
Mysterious Rajouri deaths: No breakthrough in identifying cause of fatalities
Patients remain under observation, await government nod for return to homes Srinagar: More than two months have passed since the mysterious deaths in Rajouri’sBadhaal village, yet authorities remain unable to determine the exact cause of the tragedy. Despite extensive investigations, locals are still waiting for answers. Since December 7, 2024, a total of 17 people—including […]
Will continue to fight for restoration of JK’s statehood: Karra
Srinagar: Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Tariq HameedKarra on Saturday said the party will continue to fight for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood with constitutional guarantees. “The Congress party shall continue to fight for rights of the people and full statehood with constitutional guarantees to restore the dignity of J-K. We will not rest […]
Delhi poll results lesson for those aiming to defeat BJP-RSS alone: JK Congress
Jammu: The outcome of the Delhi Assembly polls is a lesson for all, especially those who believe that they can fight against the BJP-RSS combine alone, the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress said on Saturday. The BJP cleaned out the AamAadmi Party (AAP) and returned to power in Delhi after more than 26 […]
Kashmir wetlands witness resurgence in bird arrivals
Officials say that census will be held after one week Srinagar: With subzero temperatures subsiding in the Kashmir valley, wetlands are witnessing a resurgence in migratory bird populations, with authorities preparing for an extensive bird census between February 15 and 20, officials said. AltafHussain, Wildlife Warden Wetlands, Department of Wildlife Protection said that with an […]
NH-1 signboards to feature Urdu language alongside English, Hindi in JK
Srinagar: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has decided to update signboards along the National Highway by incorporating the local language, Urdu, alongside English and Hindi. This change will be implemented in the upcoming working season to ensure better accessibility for travellers, officials said. Notably, Urdu was one of the official languages of Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Winter hazards: Kashmiris struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder
By: Sualiha Zubair Srinagar: As winter months descend upon Kashmir Valley, residents face not only harsh cold but also rising mental health challenges such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression. SAD is linked to changes in seasons and typically strikes during the colder months. Its symptoms usually begin in late autumn, peak […]
Soldiers on patrolling duty fired upon near LoC in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: Soldiers on patrolling duty were fired upon from a forest across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri district on Saturday, prompting retaliation by the Indian troops, security officials said. There was no casualty in the brief firing but an alert has been sounded to maintain strict vigil, the officials said. They said […]
Delhi election result reflective of people’s anger against AAP: Jitendra Singh
Kathua: Union Minister and senior BJP leader Jitendra Singh Saturday said the anger of the ‘AamAadmi’ (common man) against AAP was reflected in the election results and its echo will be heard in Punjab and elsewhere as well. The BJP cleaned out the AamAadmi Party in Delhi and returned to power after more than 26 […]
UPSC extends date to apply for civil services prelims exam till Feb 18
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the last date to apply for civil services preliminary examination 2025 till February 18. The civil services examination is conducted annually by the UPSC in three stages –” preliminary, mains and interview –” to select officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service […]
