Omar Cabinet recommends convening autumn session of Assembly from Oct 13
Srinagar, Sep 23: The cabinet on Wednesday recommended to the Lieutenant Governor that the Assembly be summoned on October 13. Sources that the cabinet meeting, which began this morning, was chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and attended by all ministers. During the meeting, the cabinet decided to recommend to the LG that the Assembly […]
India pushes for Commonwealth reforms to reflect ‘contemporary realities’
New York, Sep 23 (PTI) India has pushed for reforms in the Commonwealth grouping to make it more reflective of the “realities of contemporary times”, as it emphasised its commitment to the organisation’s core values and principles at a ministerial meeting held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly here. Ambassador Sibi George, Secretary […]
CRPF stands with people of Kashmir in every situation: DG
Srinagar, Sep 23: Director General (DG) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), GP Singh Tuesday said that the CRPF stands with the people of Kashmir in every situation. The DG flagged off the third edition of the Yashasvini High-Altitude CRPF Bike Expedition 2025 from the beautiful Lal Chowk in Srinagar. Paying tribute to the martyrs of […]
Traders welcome GST rate cut, raise concerns over refunds
New Delhi, Sep 22 (PTI) Traders across Delhi on Monday termed the new GST rates a festive relief for consumers, even as some associations flagged concerns over refunds and implementation. The GST Council, comprising the Centre and states, decided to reduce tax rates on about 375 goods and services, from September 22 — the first […]
Div Com directs constitution of committee for regulation of traffic movement in Srinagar city
SRINAGAR, SEP 22: In order to ensure hassle-free traffic movement in the city, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg today directed constitution of a committee headed by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar and asked concerned departments to conduct survey to identify bottlenecks to address the issues of traffic congestion. He made these remarks while chairing a […]
Devotees make a beeline for Vaishno Devi shrine as Navratri celebrations kick off
Katra (Reasi), Sep 22 (PTI) With chants of ‘Jai Mata Di’ and bhajans played from loudspeakers filling the air in Katra, the base camp for the Mata Vaishno Devi temple, hundreds of devotees on Monday made a beeline for the decked-up shrine atop Trikuta hills on the first day of Navratri to pay obeisance and […]
CM Omar asks officials to expedite flood damage assessments, restoration work
SRINAGAR, Sep 22 (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday directed concerned departments to fast-track flood damage assessments and expedite restoration works. Heavy rains across various districts in Jammu and Kashmir recently triggered flash floods in many rivers and drains, along with incidents of landslides and traffic disruptions. Abdullah had said on September 18 that […]
Northern Railways introduces container-based wagons to ferry apples from Kashmir
JAMMU, Sep 22 (PTI): Northern Railways on Monday supplied 21 container-based wagons to ferry apples from Kashmir, marking another initiative to support the apple industry, officials said. More than 6,400 tons of apples have been transported from Kashmir to Delhi in the last week, using both bogie covered wagons (BCN) and parcel coaches from the […]
1.37 Lakh MT fresh fruits dispatched from Kashmir in 10 Days: Div Com
Srinagar, Sep 22: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Monday said that 1.37 lakh metric tons of fresh fruits have been dispatched from the Valley in the last ten days through National Highway, Mughal Road and parcel train service. Speaking to a selected group of media persons at his office, Anshul Garg, said that a […]
Flood victims in JK to get comprehensive package: LoP Sunil Sharma
Srinagar, Sep 22: Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma on Monday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stands with the flood-hit people and those affected will get a comprehensive package. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Sunil Sharma said that the government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was missing on […]