Opposition parties criticise domestic LPG price hike
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Opposition parties on Sunday criticised the Modi government over the domestic LPG price hike, saying frequent increases in fuel prices are further burdening ordinary households which are already struggling due to inflation. The government, however, stated that Indian households continue to pay among the lowest prices for cooking gas globally […]
J&K Bank wins Gold at Finacle Innovation Awards 2026
Srinagar: J&K Bank has bagged Gold award at the Finacle Innovation Awards 2026 in the category for “Modern Technologies-led Innovation – Data Insights & Analytics Platform”. Its MD and CEO Amitava Chatterjee, along with General Manager (Strategy & IT/CIO) Mohammad Muzaffar Wani, received the award at an event organised by Infosys Finacle in Mumbai, a […]
Chief Secy fixes accountability for completion and utilization of hostel buildings across J&K
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a meeting to assess the status of hostels constructed by various departments across Jammu and Kashmir and to devise a roadmap for making all such assets functional and beneficial for the intended beneficiaries at the earliest. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department; Commissioner Secretary, […]
Horticulture Department issues Advisory for Hail-Affected Orchards
BANDIPORA: In view of the recent hailstorm reported in some areas of District Bandipora, the Department of Horticulture, Bandipora has issued an advisory for orchardists, recommending various fungicidal and nutritional sprays for affected fruit crops, a spokesman of the horticulture department said. According to the advisory, orchardists cultivating apple and pear crops have been advised […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews proposed AI initiatives of IIT Jammu
Move aims at reforms in School Education, Health sectors JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives presented by IIT Jammu aimed at bringing transformational reforms in the School Education and Health sectors across Jammu and Kashmir. […]
Comm State Taxes chairs review meeting of Kashmir Division
SRINAGAR: Commissioner State Taxes Department, P.K. Bhat Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the performance and progress of the department in the Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioners State Taxes (Adm. & Enf.) Kashmir, Parveez Ahmad Raina and State Taxes Officers of all Circles of Kashmir Division. The meeting focused […]
415 building permits issued by TDAs in 2025–26, highest in 3 years
Jammu, Apr 12 (PTI) In a sign of a boom in the tourism sector in J&K, up to 415 building permissions were issued by tourism development authorities (TDAs) in 2025–26, exceeding the combined total of the preceding two financial years. Overall, 807 building permissions were granted between 2023 and 2026 in the Union territory, according […]
J&K Bank’s business crosses Rs 2.90 lakh crore: MD
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Bank’s business has crossed Rs 2.90 lakh crore, its Managing Director and CEO Amitava Chatterjee said on Tuesday, as Lt Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the lender’s regional business centre here. Marking a significant milestone in the bank’s infrastructure and business expansion strategy, the centre will serve as a vital operational and […]
Govt steps up LPG supply, urges calm amid Hormuz concerns
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) Sale of small 5-kg LPG cylinders – available across-the-counter at LPG distributorships on showing valid ID proofs – has been stepped up, with about 6.6 lakh bottles sold since March 23 as the government ramps up supplies to meet demand. Unlike the subsidised domestic 14.2-kg cylinders, the 5 kg bottles, […]
CBDT notifies rules for simplified income tax law, to be effective from Apr 1
New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes on Friday notified the rules for Income-tax Act, 2025 which provided enhanced tax benefit for HRA to salary earner but makes disclosure of landlord-tenant relationship mandatory. The Income-tax Rules, 2026 will operationalise the simplified direct tax legislation that was approved by Parliament last year and will come […]