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For every rupee in govt kitty, 68 paise come from taxes

New Delhi: For every rupee in the government coffer, 68 paise will come from direct and indirect taxes while states’ share of taxes and duties is the single-largest expense head accounting for 23 per cent of total total spending, Budget documents showed. According to the Budget 2019-20 presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, […]

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Hizbul militant killed in Shopian encounter

Hizbul militant killed in Shopian encounter

Srinagar: A Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant was Friday killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of south Kashmir, police said. Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in Batpore-Narwani area of Imam Sahib in Shopian district of south Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation Friday morning, a […]

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SAC approves fresh guidelines for better implementation of MGNREGA

SRINAGAR: The State Administrative Council (SAC) approved the guidelines and procedure to be followed by Halqa Panchayat for implementation of MGNREGA as mandated in Schedule 1 of the amended J&K Panchayati Raj Act 1989. The guidelines are mainly regarding transfer of 80% MGNREGA funds to Panchayats, procedure for operation of funds by Panchayats, timelines to […]

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Govt approves notification of ‘Road Accident Victims Fund’

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government Friday approved the notification of the ‘Road Accident Victims Fund’ to provide immediate succour to the dependents of persons killed or injured in road mishaps in the state. The State Administrative Council (SAC), which met under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik, also approved a scheme for the […]

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Chief Secretary reviews progress of USB Rail Link Project

Chief Secretary reviews progress of USB Rail Link Project

70% Tunneling work completed, fixes timelines fixed for resolution of issues

70% Tunneling work completed, fixes timelines fixed for resolution of issues

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Fresh civilian restrictions prove govt’s utter failure to secure highway: Trade body

Fresh civilian restrictions prove govt’s utter failure to secure highway: Trade body

‘Unreasonable restrictions will throw life of every citizen out of gear’

‘Unreasonable restrictions will throw life of every citizen out of gear’

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‘Yatri agar mehmaan hein, Kashmiri bhi insaan hein’

PUF protests against fresh civilian restrictions in Kashmir

PUF protests against fresh civilian restrictions in Kashmir

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Security of yatris important, but why leave locals suffering: CPI (M)

Security of yatris important, but why leave locals suffering: CPI (M)

Demands revocation of ban order

Srinagar: State Secretary CPI (M) Ghulam Nabi Malik Friday said that the decision of Jammu and Kashmir administration to restrict civilian movement on the 97-km stretch from Qazigund to Nashri on the national highway and suspension of train services on Banihal-Qazigund rail section five hours a day during the Amarnath Yatra will lead to “massive […]

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Mirwaiz felicitates Haj pilgrims, urges them to hold special prayers for Kashmir

Mirwaiz felicitates Haj pilgrims, urges them to hold special prayers for Kashmir

Srinagar: Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday felicitated the Haj pilgrims from Kashmir and urged them to hold special prayers for the Muslim Ummah in general and for the peace, development and prosperity in Kashmir particular. In a statement issued Friday, he impressed upon the pilgrims to remember in their prayers the […]

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Kashmiris welcome Yatra then why restrictions on their own movement: Hakeem Yaseen

Srinagar: Amarnath yatris are guests to the people of Kashmir and are most welcome in the valley, but the unprecedented restrictions put on the civilian movement during the Yatra this year is “beyond one’s thinking”, PDF Chairman, Hakeem Yaseen has said. In a statement issued on Friday, Yaseen expressed dismay over “the way the Yatra […]