Govt exempts critical petrochemical products from customs duty amid West Asia crisis
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The government on Thursday exempted import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers of final products amid the crisis in West Asia. The duty exemption, which is valid till June 30, will benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates such […]
Van driver killed in road mishap at Lal Chowk
Srinagar, Apr 2: A 47-year-old school van driver died after crashing his vehicle into a roadside structure near Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk here on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the driver lost control of the vehicle near Lal Chowk, ramming into a shop front and causing extensive damage to the structure. […]
Census 2027 to be India’s first fully tech-driven exercise: CPCO for J-K, Ladakh
Jammu, April 2 (PTI) Amit Sharma, the Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, outlined the roadmap for Census 2027 in the twin Union Territories, where self-enumeration will begin on May 17. This will be India’s first census to be conducted entirely through digital mode, he said […]
Inter-state drug smugglers arrested in Jammu, 10 kg cannabis recovered
Jammu, Apr 2 (PTI) Four inter-state narcotics smugglers were arrested and around 10 kg of cannabis worth over Rs 30 lakh was seized by the anti narcotics task force in outskirts of Jammu city, officials said. The arrests were made during an ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking when a cab carrying the accused was intercepted […]
US forces will ‘finish the job’ in Iran, says Trump; claims ‘swift, decisive, overwhelming victories’ in war
Washington, Apr 2 (AP) President Donald Trump on Wednesday night said US forces will ‘finish the job’ in Iran soon as ‘core strategic objectives are nearing completion’ during his prime-time address. Trump claimed significant progress had been made towards achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production […]
Shreya Singhal assumes charge as Director Information
JAMMU, APR 1: Shreya Singhal, IAS today assumed the charge of Director Information Jammu and Kashmir. After assuming office, the Director held an introductory meet with the senior officers and officials of the DIPR. She emphasized the importance of transparent, timely and people-centric dissemination of information. She highlighted the role of the Information Department as […]
CIK files chargesheet against doctor, wife under UAPA
Srinagar, Apr 1: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has filed a chargesheet against a doctor and his wife before a special court in Srinagar in a case related to alleged misuse of social media platforms under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), officials said Wednesday. The chargesheet was submitted before the Special Judge designated under […]
Lt Guv visits border village of Makwal in Jammu
JAMMU, APR 1: “Border villages are India’s first line of defence, and the residents are the first face of India that any outsider sees. Border residents are not only first in courage, sacrifice, and patience but you also stand first in the priorities of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said […]
LoP Sunil Sharma slams NC over land grants bill, calls it ‘betrayal of public mandate’
Jammu, Apr 1: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday accused the National Conference of misusing the public mandate, alleging that the government’s move to allow a private member’s bill seeking amendments to the Land Grants Act is aimed at protecting elite interests rather than safeguarding public assets and the rights of ordinary citizens. LoP […]
Daily wagers to be regularised in phases this year: CM Omar
Jammu, Apr 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday assured the House that casual labourers and daily wagers in Jammu and Kashmir will be regularised in a phased manner within the financial year. Responding to a bill introduced by MLA M Y Tarigami seeking regularisation of services of casual and other workers, the Chief Minister […]