Govt supports Private Member Bill to renew leases to existing occupants
Jammu, Apr 1: The Legislative Assembly on Wednesday allowed introdcution of a private member’s bill brought by NC’s Tanvir Sadiq, seeking renewal of leases for existing occupants. When the bill came up for introduction in the House, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Revenue portfolio, stated that he would not oppose it and […]
Govt cites capacity crunch in Gulmarg, stops all new registrations for guides and helpers
Jammu, Apr 1 : The Jammu and Kashmir government has halted fresh registrations for ponywallas, sledge pullers and tourist guides in Gulmarg, citing “carrying capacity constraints” at the popular hill resort, with over 1,400 applications lying pending, the Legislative Assembly was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone, the […]
Govt committed to regularisation of daily wagers, protests unnecessary: Dy CM
JAMMU, Apr 1: (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Wednesday reiterated the government’s commitment to regularise daily wage workers, emphasising that the process would be conducted in a structured manner, considering financial constraints. Highlighting the importance of assurances made on the floor of the House, Choudhary said that Chief Minister […]
NHM employees commence 48-hour sit-in in Srinagar to press for their demands
Srinagar, Apr 1: Scores of employees working under the National Health Mission in Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday held a protest demonstration and called for a 48-hour sit-in to press for their long-pending demands. The protestors reiterated their demands, including immediate pay revision in line with other states, secure job policy and implementation of social security […]
Govt admits illegal constructions across major tourist hubs like Gulmarg, Pahalgam
Jammu, Apr 1: The government on Wednesday said over 800 building permissions have been granted by Tourism Development Authorities across Jammu and Kashmir in the last three years, even as illegal constructions continue to surface at several key tourist destinations. In response to MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para’s query, Tourism Minister said a total of 807 permissions […]
Amended bill on rights of transgender persons rights gets President’s assent
NEW DELHI, Apr 1 (PTI): An amendment bill which provides graded punishment for bodily harm to transgender persons has received the assent of President Draupadi Murmu. Opposition MPs had slammed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, for excluding gays and lesbians from its ambit. An authority has been established to determine whether […]
413 of 508 complaints filed by tourists in JK resolved since January: Govt
Jammu, Apr 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department Wednesday ruled out any decline in tourist inflow due to harassment or overcharging by service providers, even as it acknowledged that such practices can adversely affect a destination’s image. In a written reply to National Conference legislator Tanvir Sadiq, the department said that while visitor experience […]
Trump cares deeply about US-India relationship: US envoy to India
Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) US President Donald Trump cares deeply about the US-India relationship, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Tuesday after meeting Trump at the White House. “Back in the US for a few days. First stop, meeting with our GREAT President in the White House. The President deeply cares about the […]
Airfares likely to rise with steep jump in jet fuel price
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Airfares are expected to rise with the steep increase in jet fuel prices amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) has more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, and this is the first time that the jet fuel […]
Commercial LPG prices hiked by Rs 195.5
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Prices of commercial LPG were hiked by Rs 195.50 on Wednesday, on back of surge in global oil prices linked to the widening West Asia conflict. A 19-kg commercial LPG now costs Rs 2,078.50 in Delhi, according to state-owned oil companies. Rates were last increased by Rs 114.5 per 19-kg […]