No proposal for providing monthly aid to women-led EWS families: Govt
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said there is no proposal under its consideration to provide a monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to female heads of households belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). The reply was given by the Social Welfare Department in the Legislative Assembly to a question […]
Govt to announce roadmap for regularising daily-rated, casual workers: CM
JAMMU, FEB 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his administration will soon announce a “structured roadmap” to regularise daily-rated and casual workers employed in various government departments, a long-standing demand. Addressing the Legislative Assembly, CM Omar said a high-level committee was constituted last year to examine the legal and financial […]
Power Load verification drive not linked to tariff hike: Govt
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday clarified that a recent drive to verify electricity load in unmetered areas is a routine exercise aimed at ensuring accurate billing and is in no way connected to any hike in power tariffs. The clarification came from the Power Development Department (PDD) in a written […]
RBI pauses rate cuts, retains interest rate at 5.25 pc
NEW DELHI, Feb 6 (PTI): After a 25 basis point rate cut in December, the RBI on Friday decided to pause on the policy rate front amid geopolitical uncertainties. This is the first monetary policy review after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Budget for financial year 2026-27. Announcing the sixth and final bi-monthly monetary […]
Budgam man killed in road mishap at Soibugh central Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 6: A motorcyclist was killed on Friday morning after the bike he was riding went out of control and collided with an electric pole near Soibugh, Budgam, officials said. An official said that the accident claimed the life of a man who was the sole breadwinner of his family and father of four […]
Doodhpathri, Tosamaidan, Yousmarg closed since last spring due to security concerns: Govt
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that three prominent tourist destinations — Doodhpathri, Tosamaidan and Yousmarg — have remained closed for tourist activities for the last about nine months due to security-related considerations. In a written reply to a query by Legislator Saif ud Din Bhat, the […]
Iran, US set for talks in Oman over nuclear programme after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests
Muscat (Oman), Feb 6 (AP) Iran and the United States stood poised on Friday to hold negotiations in Oman at least over Tehran’s nuclear programme after a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to take part in talks in Turkiye. The two countries have returned to Oman, a sultanate on the eastern […]
18 dead, several others feared trapped after illegal coal mine blast in Meghalaya; probe ordered
SHILLONG, Feb 6 (PTI): At least 18 miners were killed in a blast, and several others feared trapped in an illegal coal mining site in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday, prompting the government to order an investigation, officials said. Rescue teams have been engaged in search operations, Director General of Police I Nongrang […]
Lt Guv attends Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj at Haridwar
HARIDWAR/ UTTARAKHAND, FEB 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday attended the Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj at Haridwar in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. The Spiritual, Cultural, and Sadguru Memorial Celebration was held under the guidance of Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke […]
Govt examining proposal to develop new tourism areas in Ramban: CM Omar Abdullah
JAMMU, FEB 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Government is examining a proposal for development of new tourism-worthy areas in Jammu and Kashmir, including several locations in Ramban district. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by MLA Banihal-Gool in the Legislative Assembly. He informed that the proposal under consideration […]