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CM distributes compassionate appointment orders to 54 beneficiaries

SRINAGAR: A day after distributing compassionate appointment orders in Jammu, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday handed over SRO-43 and RAS-2022 appointment orders to beneficiaries at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to provide support to the bereaved families. The Chief Minister handed over appointment and regularisation orders to 54 […]

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Amit Sharma appointed director of Census Operations for JK, Ladakh

New Delhi: The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Amit Sharma as Director of Census Operations and Citizen Registration for the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, a government order said. Sharma, the 2012-batch IAS officer from AGMUT cadre, has been appointed with effect from November 24 to December 31 or until further […]

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LoP Sunil Sharma calls on Lt Guv

JAMMU: Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in J&K Legislative Assembly, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday, an official spokesman said here. He said that several developmental issues regarding the UT were discussed during the meeting.  

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CM inaugurates projects worth ₹75 Cr in Budgam

BUDGAM: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated and laid e-foundation stones for a series of transformative development projects in Budgam district worth nearly ₹100 crore, giving a major push to local infrastructure and public services. The projects include multiple Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Water Supply Schemes across Gudsathoo, Dreygam, Drang, Kultreh Wanpora, Qazipora, Awanpora, […]

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Pak-linked drug racket busted in Jammu

Six held with 5 kg heroin worth Rs 30 crore Jammu: Police on Thursday claimed to have busted a cross-border narcotics racket by arresting six people and recovering nearly five kilograms of heroin along with three pistols here, officials said. The value of the seized drug is more than Rs 30 crore in international market, […]

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No GST on leasing out residential premises as hostel for students: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday held that leasing out of residential premises to an entity which is using it as hostel for students and working professionals is exempted from GST. A bench of justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan upheld the verdict of the Karnataka High Court which said that leasing out of […]

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Reservation Row: Issue rationalised in ‘best possible’ way: CM Omar

Reservation Row: Issue rationalised in ‘best possible’ way: CM Omar

Says govt fulfilled a poll promise Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said his government has rationalised the reservation policy in the “best possible manner” to ensure justice to all sections and fulfil a key poll promise. However, he refused to divulge details, saying the proposal has been forwarded to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha […]

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JK govt passing the buck, says opposition

Srinagar: The opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday accused the government of “engaging in theatrics” and “passing the buck” on the issue of rationalisation of reservation. The criticism came in the wake of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s statement earlier on Wednesday that his government has rationalised the reservation policy in […]

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I salute the resilience, determination and potential of PwD’s: Lt Guv

I salute the resilience, determination and potential of PwD’s: Lt Guv

Says inclusion of Divyangjans is the foundation of equitable development JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday said that he salutes the resilience, determination and potential of persons with disabilities (PwD’s). “We are committed to building a system that aligns with their dreams and aspirations, eliminating all challenges and barriers,” the Lt Guv said […]

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Kashmir freezes as sub-zero temperatures drop further

Kashmir freezes as sub-zero temperatures drop further

Srinagar: The cold conditions intensified across Kashmir as the minimum temperature dropped further below the freezing point, and a thick layer of fog engulfed most parts of the valley, officials said on Wednesday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 4.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night, down from minus 2.5 degrees Celsius the previous night, they […]