Commercial LPG price hiked by Rs 993 per 19-kg cylinder
NEW DELHI, May 1 (PTI): The price of commercial LPG was hiked by the steepest ever Rs 993 per 19-kg cylinder on Friday, marking the third straight monthly increase due to rising global energy prices linked to the West Asia conflict. A 19-kg commercial LPG – used by establishments such as hotels and restaurtants – […]
No change in ATF price for domestic airlines; petrol, diesel, LPG rates steady
New Delhi, May 1 (PTI) Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines remained unchanged on Friday as state-owned oil companies decided to absorb the rise in global fuel prices to protect airlines and consumers, IndianOil said. Retail prices of petrol, diesel and domestic LPG cylinders have also been kept steady, insulating consumers from international […]
Excise duty on diesel exports cut to Rs 23/ltr, ATF exports to Rs 33/ltr
NEW DELHI, May 1 (PTI): The government has cut the windfall gains tax on the export of diesel to Rs 23 per litre and aviation turbine fuel to Rs 33/litre, effective Friday. The finance ministry, in a statement, said there will be no change in existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel for domestic […]
Cabinet clears 2% DA hike, consolidation of cooperative laws into single statute
Srinagar, Apr 30: The J&K cabinet on Tuesday approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners, effective from January 1, 2026. Sources said that the cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, gave its go-ahead for enhancing DA by two percent, raising it from 58 percent […]
Centre approves ₹243 cr for PM SHRI Schools in J&K for 2026–27
JAMMU, APR 30: The Project Approval Board of the PM SHRI – Schools for Rising India scheme has approved a total outlay of ₹243 crore for Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2026–27. The PAB meeting, chaired by Union Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Sanjay Kumar, was attended by Commissioner Secretary, School […]
Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10K more due to high ATF prices
New Delhi, Apr 30 (PTI) The Haj Committee of India has raised the Haj airfare by Rs 10,000 per pilgrim this year due to a sharp global rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, with the Centre asserting that the increase has been restricted through hard negotiations. The Haj airfare hike has drawn criticism from […]
Police lodges FIR as late separatist leader’s video surfaces online
Srinagar, Apr 30 (PTI) The cyber wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday registered an FIR against unidentified persons for posting a video of late separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on social media, alleging that it glorifies separatist content, officials said. The move comes a day after Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti […]
Shah in Ladakh to attend first-ever exposition of Buddha relics in India
Leh, Apr 30 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Ladakh on Thursday to attend the first-ever international exposition of holy relics of Lord Buddha in India, officials said. Shah was received by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport here. Senior officials of […]
Ahead of darbar move, CM chairs cabinet meeting in Jammu
Jammu, Apr 30 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a cabinet meeting to review key development initiatives and discuss governance priorities in the Union territory. This was the last cabinet meeting chaired by Abdullah in Jammu before moving offices to the summer capital, Srinagar. “Chief Minister chaired a cabinet meeting […]
Counter-terrorist exercise carried out at Srinagar airport
Srinagar, Apr 30 (PTI) A multi-agency counter-terrorist exercise was conducted at the Srinagar international airport here on Thursday to evaluate real-time scenario simulation and response protocols through coordinated deployment of specialised units, officials said. The CISF at Srinagar airport conducted the annual counter-terrorist mock exercise in coordination with CRPF, local police, Airports Authority of India […]