India, China likely to resume flight services soon
New Delhi: India and China are in an “advanced stage” of negotiations to resume direct flight services between the two countries soon, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The development comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s likely visit to the Chinese city of Tianjin later this month to attend the annual summit […]
CM pushes for self-sufficiency in agriculture
Hands over appointment orders to new recruits SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday emphasized the critical need for self-sufficiency in Jammu and Kashmir’s agriculture and allied sectors, stating that these areas are the backbone of the region’s economy and offer vast potential for employment. The Chief Minister made these remarks while presiding over an event […]
Parliament passes new Income Tax Bill
New Delhi: Parliament on Tuesday passed the new Income Tax Bill, with the Rajya Sabha returning the legislation to the Lok Sabha. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the two money bills — The Income Tax Bill, 2025, and The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The Rajya Sabha returned the legislation with a voice vote to […]
Those selling unsafe food will face exemplary Punishment: CM Omar
Directs for strict action against food safety violations SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing food safety enforcement campaign in the wake of recent seizures of unsafe meat and meat products, particularly in the Kashmir Valley. The Chief Minister directed exemplary punitive action against those found storing or […]
J&K food safety drive nets over 12,000 Kg rotten meat
Crackdown intensifies as interstate supply chains traced to Ghaziabad, Jaipur By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have seized and destroyed more than 12,000 kilograms of rotten meat in a sweeping crackdown on unsafe food practices, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) J&K confirmed on Monday. The large-scale operation, launched on the […]
LG empowered to nominate members to assembly for inclusivity, representation: MHA to HC
Srinagar: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has submitted to the Jammu and Kashmir High Court that the powers granted to the Union Territory’s Lt Governor to nominate five members to the legislative assembly were necessary for inclusivity and adequate representation of all communities. The MHA’s remark drew a sharp reaction from PDP president and […]
Eight Bills get Parliament nod after Rijiju’s ultimatum to Opposition
Asks them to join debate, or govt will move ahead with usual business New Delhi: Parliament on Monday passed eight Bills as Union minister Kiren Rijiju slammed the opposition parties for repeated disruptions of both the Houses of Parliament and announced that the government would proceed with the legislative agenda without their participation. Addressing a […]
Pak intruder shot at, arrested by BSF troops along IB in Kathua
Jammu: A Pakistani intruder was arrested in an injured condition after BSF troops opened fire on observing movement of a group of people attempting to sneak into this side along the International Border (IB) in Kathua district on Monday, officials said. The Border Security Force (BSF) confirmed the incident and said they are lodging a […]
Centre to bring new law to curb sale of spurious farm inputs: Agri Minister
Jaipur: A stricter law will be enacted to curb the sale of spurious seeds, fertilisers and pesticides, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday. He said that the government will launch the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ under which scientists will visit villages to provide farmers with information on quality seeds, […]
All India Speakers’ Conference: Amit Shah to inaugurate meet on Aug 24 at Delhi Assembly
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the All India Speakers’ Conference on August 24 at the Delhi Assembly, its Speaker Vijender Gupta announce on Monday. The centenary of Vitthalbhai Patel’s leadership will be marked by a grand exhibition, documentary release, and special postage stamp at the All India Speakers’ Conference in Delhi, […]