NGT issues notice to Centre on use of invasive fish species for mosquito control
NEW DELHI, Feb 2 (PTI): The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre on two highly-invasive and alien fish species being used as biological agents for controlling mosquitoes. The tribunal was hearing a plea about two fish species — Gambusia Affinis (Mosquitofish) and Poecilia Reticulata (Guppy) — being released in water bodies […]
SWD restarts ‘Elderline Helpline’ across J&K
JAMMU, FEB 1: The Department of Social Welfare, Jammu & Kashmir, has successfully restarted the Elderline Helpline (14567) across the Union Territory. The helpline will now be available daily from 8 AM to 8 PM, providing essential support and assistance to senior citizens. A dedicated team of trained counselors will offer emotional support, legal guidance, […]
One dead, three injured as truck plunges into gorge in Ramban
BANIHAL/JAMMU, Feb 1 (PTI): One person was killed and three others injured when a truck loaded with liquor bottles skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Saturday, officials said. The accident occurred near Battery Cheshma in Ramban district when its driver Rafaqat Khattana lost control while […]
Nil tax for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually under new regime: FM
NEW DELHI, Feb 1 (PTI): Individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will not have to pay any income tax under the new tax regime as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday gave relief to middle class by raising exemption limit and rejigging slabs. For salaried employees, this nil tax limit will be Rs […]
Union Budget 2025-26: J&K gets Rs 41000 crore central assistance for next fiscal
Srinagar, Feb 1: The Union Government on Saturday proposed allocation of Rs 41000.07 crore to Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory for next financial year, 2025-26. As part of fund transfers for Union Territories, the Union Finance Ministry today proposed an allocation of Rs 41000. 07 crore to Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory in the Union […]
Govt to extend mudra loans to homestays; develop 50 tourism sites in partnership with states
New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) The government will develop top 50 tourist sites in partnership with states and also extend mudra loans to homestays, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. In efforts to boost tourism in the country, Sitharaman said medical tourism will be promoted in partnership with the private sector and the government […]
Jal Jeevan Mission extended till 2028 with enhanced Budget outlay: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide tap water connection to all rural households, has been extended till 2028 with an enhanced Budget outlay, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Presenting her eighth consecutive budget, Sitharaman said under the Jal Jeevan Mission 15 crore households, representing 80 per […]
Govt to set up daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals over next 3 years: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) The government will facilitate setting up of daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals over the next three years and 200 of these will be established in 2025-26, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday. Presenting the 2025-26 Union Budget, her record eighth, Sitharaman said gig workers will be […]
Govt to introduce new I-T bill in Parl next week; to raise insurance FDI to 100 pc
New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) The government will introduce a new Income Tax bill next week to take forward the “trust first, scrutinise later” concept, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. In another major reform move, the minister announced that the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector will be increased to 100 […]
Govt to extend time limit for filing updated returns for any assessment yr: FM
New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced extension of the time limit for filing updated returns for any assessment year. The time limit is proposed to be extended from the current two years to four years. Presenting the 14th consecutive Budget under the Narendra Modi government since 2014, Sitharaman also […]