LG empowered to nominate members to assembly for inclusivity, representation: MHA to HC
Srinagar, Aug 11 (PTI) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has submitted to the Jammu and Kashmir High Court that the powers granted to the Union Territory’s Lt Governor to nominate five members to the legislative assembly were necessary for inclusivity and adequate representation of all communities. The MHA’s remark drew a sharp reaction from […]
Sitharaman introduces Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to provide tax exemptions to subscribers of the Unified Pension Scheme. The Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha, also incorporates changes in the scheme of block assessment with regard to Income Tax search cases, and […]
Exemplary Punishment Awaits Those Selling Unsafe Food: CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR, AUG 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing food safety enforcement campaign in the wake of recent seizures of unsafe meat and meat products, particularly in the Kashmir Valley. The Chief Minister directed exemplary punitive action against those found storing or selling unsafe food, emphasising that offenders […]
SIR continues to rock Rajya Sabha, proceedings adjourned till 2 pm
NEW DELHI, Aug 11 (PTI): Rajya Sabha proceedings on Monday were adjourned till the post-lunch session within minutes of assembly, as Opposition MPs continued to raise the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Soon after listed official papers were laid on the table of the House, slogan shouting […]
Security, logistical arrangements in place for Independence Day events: IGP Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 11: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, VK Birdi on Monday said that all necessary security and logistical arrangements have been put in place for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations across the Valley. Speaking to reporters on the side lines of a rehearsal parade at Partap Park Srinagar, IGP Birdi, said rehearsal drills […]
Security operation to neutralise terrorists enters second day in Kishtwar
Jammu, Aug 11 (PTI) Intermittent firing and deafening sounds of explosions rattled a forested area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district as the operation to neutralise terrorists entered the second day on Monday, officials said. The terrorists are believed to be hiding inside a cave on a cliff at Bhagna forest in Dool area, some […]
Delhi-bound Air India flight carrying MPs diverted due to snag
New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) Senior Congress leader and Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee K C Venugopal has claimed that an Air India flight carrying him and several other MPs from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi “came frighteningly close to tragedy”. In a statement, the airline said that Air India flight AI2455, flying from Thiruvananthapuram to […]
Two Police officers killed, another injured in Srinagar road mishap
Srinagar, Aug 11: Two Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub-Inspectors were killed, while another was injured in a road accident in Nowgam area of Srinagar during the intervening night of August 10-11, officials said Monday. They said that a speeding KIA vehicle bearing No. JK21H-1919 hit a road divider at Tengen Bypass, near Nowgam and went […]
Cluster Head GGHSS Bandipora Hosts Mass Parent-Teacher Meeting
Bandipora, Aug 9: Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS) Bandipora hosted its Mass Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) today at School, marking a significant step towards strengthening the bond between parents, teachers, and students. The event was graced by Shabeer Ahmad Wani, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Bandipora , as the Chief Guest, whose inspiring presence elevated the […]
Rotten Meat, Chicken ‘Scandal’ in Kashmir deepens; supply chain links emerge from Ghaziabad, Jaipur
(Our Special Correspondent): Srinagar, Aug 10: The Valley’s food safety nightmare is growing as authorities widen their crackdown on adulterated and unhygienic meat and poultry. Raids by the Food Safety Department across Kashmir have uncovered disturbing violations, while the Legal Metrology Department has stepped in to monitor weights, measures and consumer fraud aspects of the supply […]