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Kathua combing operation enters 12th day to track down terrorists

Jammu: The multi-tier operation to track down three infiltrating terrorists, who escaped three encounters and are believed to be hiding in a forested area in Kathua, has entered its 12th consecutive day with security agencies also cracking down on terrorist supporters and setting up ambushes. Additional troops have been deployed to beef up the multi-tier […]

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No proposal received yet to appoint ad-hoc judges in HCs: Govt

New Delhi: Two months after the Supreme Court cleared the decks to appoint ad-hoc judges in the high courts to deal with mounting pendency of cases, the government on Thursday said it has not received any proposal “as yet” from any of the high courts. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in a written reply […]

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Lt Guv addresses Balaji Foundation’s ‘Bharat Shiksha Summit’

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed ‘Bharat Shiksha Summit’ organised by Balaji Foundation at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Shri Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh also graced the occasion. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the importance of Ethics, Values and National Identity in education and pointed out that Ethics and […]

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Waqf Bill violates freedom of religion: JK Speaker

Srinagar: Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday said the Waqf Amendment Bill is violative of the Constitution’s freedom of religion and an “unnecessary interference” in religious matters of Muslims. “You saw more than 200 MPs opposed the Bill in the Lok Sabha because this Bill is a violation of Article […]

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Govt raises marriage assistance to ₹75000 for AAY category girls

Govt raises marriage assistance to ₹75000 for AAY category girls

‘Our government stands committed to uplifting every household in need’: CM   SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has enhanced the Financial Assistance under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) for poor girls, increasing the amount from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 for families holding Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration cards. An order issued by the Department […]

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Govt carefully examining implications of US reciprocal tariffs on India

New Delhi: The Department of Commerce is carefully examining the implications of the US reciprocal tariffs on India and is engaged with all stakeholders, including domestic industry and exporters to seek their feedback on the issue, an official statement said on Thursday. The commerce ministry said that it is also studying the opportunities that may […]

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EPFO eases claim process: Cancelled cheque, bank account verification by employers not needed

New Delhi: Retirement fund body EPFO on Thursday said applicants seeking withdrawal from provident funds online do not have to upload the image of a cancelled cheque and their bank accounts need not be verified by employers. The move is expected to fast-track claim settlement process for nearly eight crore members and ensure ease of […]

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Two suspected terrorists spotted in Udhampur, search operation launched

Jammu: Two suspected terrorists have been spotted in Majalta forest belt of Udhampur district, prompting security forces and police to launch a cordon and search operation to track them down, officials said on Thursday. According to sources, the two suspected terrorists took away food and a mobile phone from a family in a village in […]

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‘Trump Tariffs’

‘Trump Tariffs’

The cat is out of the bag as President Trump declared a 10 per cent baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States. In announcing the reciprocal tariffs, Trump was fulfilling a key campaign promise by raising US taxes on […]

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Govt enhances social pensions under NSAP, ISSS schemes

SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards social welfare, the Jammu and Kashmir Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has ordered the enhancement of pensions under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) and Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS). This move marks the fulfillment of a key commitment made by the Chief Minister in […]