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Govt-opposition logjam ends in Lok Sabha

Govt-opposition logjam ends in Lok Sabha

House takes up discussion on Budget, speaker to stay away till no-trust motion settled   New Delhi: Signalling the end of the gridlock between the treasury and the opposition benches, Lok Sabha on Tuesday afternoon took up discussion on the Union Budget, which had been held up for days over the opposition’s demand that Rahul […]

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Govt tightens social media rules on AI content

Mandates 3-hr takedown timeline   New Delhi: The government on Tuesday tightened rules for social media platforms such as YouTube and X, mandating the takedown of unlawful content within three hours, and requiring clear labelling of all AI-generated and synthetic content. The new rules – which came in response to the growing misuse of Artificial […]

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Unemployment falls slightly to 6.7 pc in Oct-Dec quarter: Govt survey

New Delhi: The rate of unemployment among persons aged 15 years and above in cities declined marginally to 6.7 per cent in October-December 2025 from 6.9 per cent in the pervious quarter, showed a government survey released on Tuesday. In rural areas, the unemployment rate (UR) or joblessness among those aged 15 years and above […]

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Flat-rate billing for unmetered consumers as per JERC tariff: CM Omar Abdullah

Says 275 habitations in Budhal to be electrified by Oct 26   JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that un-metered consumers are presently being billed on a flat-rate basis in accordance with the tariff approved by the Jammu & Kashmir Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC). The Chief Minister, who […]

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Govt committed to restore autonomous status, pristine glory of SKIMS: Sakeena Itoo

Govt committed to restore autonomous status, pristine glory of SKIMS: Sakeena Itoo

Jammu: Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo Tuesday said that SKIMS Soura is an important health institution established under the visionary leadership of Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah to provide advanced medical care facilities to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister stated this while replying to a question raised by Legislator Pirzada […]

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Northen Railway extends Vistadome coach service up to Katra

Train will offer panoramic view of Valley   Jammu: The Northern Railway on Tuesday announced the extension of the train service with the panoramic Vistadome coach to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra from Srinagar, aimed at enhancing travel experience for the tourists and local commuters along the scenic Katra-Baramulla route. Launched in October 2023, the […]

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CM Omar Abdullah rules out apology to BJP legislators

Defends his remarks in Assembly   Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday ruled out apologising to BJP members for his certain remarks in the Assembly, saying while he was willing to withdraw his words, he was not allowed to speak in the House amid repeated disruptions. There was no question of an apology now […]

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JK Sports Minister Sharma urges India to sever cricketing ties with Pak

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma on Tuesday called for an end to cricket ties with Pakistan, linking sporting engagement to ongoing diplomatic and military tensions between the two countries. Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly, Sharma questioned the rationale for playing against a country he accused of backing violence against India. “Why are […]

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Strike decisively against terror networks in J&K: LG Sinha to police

Strike decisively against terror networks in J&K: LG Sinha to police

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday directed the police to strike decisively against terrorism and collaborate with every individual in society to eradicate the terror network in the Union Territory entirely. He reiterated his commitment to the eradication of the drug menace, saying that the police are acting tough against the menace and urged […]

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J&K hydro power capacity to cross 7,300 MW in next 5 years: CM

J&K hydro power capacity to cross 7,300 MW in next 5 years: CM

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a major expansion in its hydro power sector, with the combined installed generation capacity expected to reach 7,314.85 MW in 2030-31, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday. In a written reply to a question by National Conference legislator Khurshied Ahmad in the Legislative Assembly, Abdullah said […]