Govt cuts windfall tax on petrol, diesel, ATF exports
NEW DELHI, May 31 (PTI): The government has halved windfall gains tax on export of petrol to Rs 1.5 litre, while reducing the levy on diesel to Rs 13.5/litre and aviation turbine fuel to Rs 9.5/litre effective June 1. The finance ministry in a notification said road and infrastructure cess will be nil on export […]
SEC to review poll preparedness for J&K Panchayat, DDC elections on June 3-4
Srinagar, May 31: The State Election Commission (SEC) has scheduled high-level meetings on June 3 and 4 to review poll preparedness for Panchayat and District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said. State Election Commissioner Shantmanu will chair separate meetings with election authorities from the Jammu and Kashmir divisions. The Jammu […]
Governance likely to be key agenda of CM’s meeting with legislators
Srinagar, May 31: Governance is expected to be the key agenda of a high-level meeting to be chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his Gupkar residence on June 3, sources revealed. They said that apart from NC MLAs, the Chief Minister has also invited all independent MLAs supporting the ruling party. They confirmed that […]
HM Amit Shah chairs meeting on border-related issues in Bhuj, Gujarat
Bhuj (Gujrat), May 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah while chairing a meeting on border-related issues in Bhuj, Gujarat said that border fencing, maritime security and the State Government’s firm political resolve have brought about a significant transformation in Gujarat’s security landscape. Shah, who chaired a security review meeting at Bhuj in Gujarat’s Kutch district […]
LG directs Ladakh Admin to adopt austerity measures as per PM’s call
LEH/JAMMU, May 30 (PTI): Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday directed departments to promote austerity, adopt sustainable practices and ensure the judicious use of natural resources, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity call. The directions aim to reduce government expenditure, cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, encourage the […]
Salary denied for more than 2 years, Olympian judge Bilquis Mir moves CAT
SRINAGAR, May 30 (PTI): International water sports star and high-profile sports administrator Bilquis Mir has filed a contempt case against the Jammu and Kashmir sports department at the Central Administrative Tribunal for withholding her salary for over two-and-a-half years despite a clear order by the tribunal in February to release it. The contempt petition, filed […]
India’s tobacco quitline receives nearly 1 crore calls in last decade, helps 2.32 lakh users quit
NEW DELHI, May 30 (PTI): India’s National Tobacco Quitline Services (NTQLS) has received nearly one crore calls and has helped more than 2.32 lakh people quit over the last 10 years, according to data released on the eve of World No Tobacco Day. Young adults aged 18-24 years accounted for the largest number of quitters, […]
MeT predicts rains, hailstorm, gusty winds at many places in J&K today
Srinagar, May 30: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday forecast rain, thundershowers, hailstorm and gusty winds at scattered to many places across Jammu and Kashmir, even as it warned of intense thunderstorm activity during the afternoon hours. Officials said that the Union Territory is likely to experience one or two spells of rain, thundershowers, hailstorm […]
Kashmir Literature Festival-2026: Writers shape civilizations, not institutions, says LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, May 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said writers, poets and scholars play a greater role in shaping civilizations than institutions, as he inaugurated the two-day Kashmir Literature Festival-2026 at SKICC Srinagar. Addressing writers, researchers, historians, academicians and literary figures during the inaugural session, the Lieutenant Governor welcomed all guests who had arrived […]
JKCA President Invokes Constitutional Powers, Calls Historic Special General Meeting on June 6
Srinagar, May 30: In a significant development that could shape the future governance of the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), newly elected President Javid Ahmad Kitab has exercised his constitutional authority to convene a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Association on June 6, 2026, at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Sonawar, Srinagar. The decision […]