Congress MLA stages protest outside Assembly over attack on Iran
Jammu, Mar 27: Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone on Friday staged a protest outside the Assembly complex here, condemning the attack on Iran and criticizing the Union Government’s response to it. The protest was held before proceedings of the House began. Lone raised slogans and accused the Government of India of maintaining silence over the […]
Govt slashes excise duty on petrol to Rs 3/litre, exempts diesel
NEW DELHI, Mar 27 (PTI): The government has slashed excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 a litre and exempted diesel fully from it to help oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL and IOC deal with the rising global crude prices amid the war in the Middle East. The Finance ministry, in a notification dated […]
Revival of Kumbh Mela in Kashmir after 85 years; 10-day event from July 15
Srinagar, Mar 27: The centuries-old Kumbh Mela will be revived in Kashmir this year after a gap of over eight decades, with a 10-day festival scheduled to be held in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district from July 15, spiritual leader Swami Kalikananda Saraswati said on Friday. He said the event will be organised at Shadipora from […]
Liquor ban, land laws, new territorial divisions and Private members’ bills set to come up for discussions in Assembly
Jammu, Mar 27: The second phase of the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will commence on Friday, with the Union Territory’s annual budget for 2026-27, amounting to ₹1.13 lakh crore, slated for passage on the opening day. The budget, presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 6, has already been […]
JKBOSE exhorts aspirants to prioritise JEE examination
JAMMU, MAR 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has advised the concerned 12th class students to write JEE examination instead of attending practical examination in case there is a clash in the notified practical examination schedule issued by the BOSE. In a notification, issued here the other day, the affected 12th […]
PM Modi to interact with CMs on West Asia conflict; review preparedness, plans
NEW DELHI, Mar 26 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact on Friday with the chief ministers of all states, barring those which are going to polls, to review their preparedness and plans in the wake of the West Asia conflict, sources said. This is the first time that the prime minister will hold a […]
60 days of oil stocks, 800,000 tonnes of LPG secured, says govt, dismissing shortage reports as misinformation
NEW DELHI, Mar 26 (PTI): India has about 60 days of oil stock cover and has arranged one full month of LPG supply, the government said on Thursday, adding that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG, calling reports of shortages as a “deliberate misinformation campaign” aimed at triggering panic buying. Amid reports […]
Don’t rush to fuel pump stations: CM Omar tells people amid panic buying
Srinagar, Mar 26: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday urged people not to rush to petrol pumps due to rumours, warning that panic buying could worsen the situation unnecessarily. He said there is no shortage of fuel and appealed to the public to maintain calm and avoid forming long queues outside fuel […]
J&K State Election Commission initiates Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision
JAMMU, MAR 26: The State Election Commission, Jammu and Kashmir, has announced the annual revision of the Panchayat Electoral Roll, with April 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. As per Sub Rule 4 of Rule 4 of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996, the electoral roll will be prepared in accordance with the […]
Lt Guv invites suggestions for SMVDSB’s upcoming ‘International Goddess Museum’ at Katra
JAMMU, MAR 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday has invited suggestions from the people for the establishment of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board’s (SMVDSB) first-of-its-kind International Goddess Museum, at Katra. The Goddess Museum is envisioned as a unique global spiritual landmark. Members of the public are encouraged to visit the official portal www.smvdsbimog.org […]