Monitor lizard sighted, rescued in Shopian south Kashmir
Shopian: In a rare incident, a monitor lizard was spotted for the first time in the hilly district of Shopian in south Kashmir — a region known for its cold climate, where the presence of such reptiles is considered highly unusual. According to officials, the sighting occurred in the Alialpora area of Shopian town, when […]
Centre approves craft village in Budgam district for Rs 10 Cr
Srinagar: The handicraft sector of Kashmir got a major boost on Tuesday as the Centre sanctioned a Craft Tourism Village en route to picturesque Doodhpathri in Budgam district at a cost of Rs 10 crore, an official said on Tuesday. The sanction is accompanied by the release of the first instalment of the central share […]
Raids conducted against rotten, adulterated meat in Srinagar
Srinagar: Authorities conducted raids at multiple locations in the city here on Tuesday as part of a crackdown on rotten and adulterated meat in the Kashmir valley. “In a joint operation, the Srinagar Police and the Food Safety Department conducted raids at multiple locations across the city, targeting vendors suspected of selling unhygienic and expired […]
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 […]