Assembly ratifies recent amendments to GST Act
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Friday ratified the amendments to the Goods and Services Tax Act, which were passed recently in the GST Council. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved the bill in the assembly for ratification. The bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 was taken into […]
SC dismisses Centre’s plea for review of verdict directing reduction of IPS officers in CAPF
New Delhi: In a setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a review of the verdict, which directed that IPS officers’ deputation in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) be reduced and asked for cadre review to be carried out in six months. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and […]
JK recorded 121 pc rise in domestic violence cases in 2024-25: Data
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has registered more than 2,800 cases of domestic violence in the last two years, with a 121 per cent spike in reported incidents in the last financial year, the legislative assembly was informed on Thursday. Responding to a question by National Conference (NC) MLA from Habbakadal, Shamim Firdous, Minister for Social […]
Two govt employees dismissed over suspected terror links
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday dismissed two government employees for their alleged links with terrorists, officials said. So far, around 80 government employees have been terminated from service by invoking Article 311 of the Constitution by the LG–led administration in the past five years. The officials said the action is part of Sinha’s […]
Employees suspected of narco-terror links should be prosecuted through courts: CM
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said any employees suspected of narco-terror links should be prosecuted through courts, as the current system of dismissals does not allow them the opportunity to present their case. Earlier in the day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dismissed two government employees for their alleged links with terrorists. “I have […]
BJP MLAs walkout of Assembly over demand for discussion on floods
Srinagar: The opposition BJP MLAs staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Thursday to protest the rejection of their adjournment motion for a discussion on the situation in the aftermath of the recent floods in the Union territory. The BJP MLAs staged a walkout after remaining standing for the entire Question Hour. […]
Assembly passes four key bills
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed four bills, including the J&K Tenancy Bill, 2025 which is aimed at protecting the interests of landlords and tenants. The assembly also passed a bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 for enhancing the maximum age limit for holding the office […]