No tariff increase for consumers during this fiscal: PDD
Says Govt continues subsidy amidst rising power cost SRINAGAR: In a major relief to power consumers, the J&K Power Development Department (PDD) Wednesday announced that the Jammu & Kashmir government has taken a significant decision to absorb any increase in electricity tariff in the current financial year (2024-25) by continuing its support in the form […]
Over Rs 2,400 Cr saved in cyber crime cases through 14C reporting system: MoS Home
New Delhi: Over Rs 2,400 crore has been saved in more than 7.6 lakh cyber crime cases through ‘Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System’ set up for immediate reporting of financial frauds and stop siphoning off funds by the fraudsters, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. In response to a written question, […]
Soldier, terrorist killed in encounter in north Kashmir’s Kupwara
Srinagar: An unidentified terrorist and a soldier were killed in an overnight encounter in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Wednesday. The Army and police had launched an anti-terrorist operation in the Lolab area of Kupwara a few days ago following information about possible terrorist movements, the officials said. The security forces established contact […]
Govt to implement GNSS-based toll collection system at select NHs: Minister
New Delhi: The road ministry has decided to initially implement global navigation satellite system (GNSS)-based toll collection system at select national highways on pilot basis as an added facility along with FASTag, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said pilot study with […]
Pak trying to disturb peace in Jammu: Lt Guv Sinha
Says every drop of blood will be avenged Srinagar: Pakistan is trying to disturb peace in Jammu to hinder its progress but every drop of people’s blood shed by terrorists will be avenged, Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha said here on Wednesday. The LG’s remarks came in the backdrop of a series of terrorist attacks […]
Congress demands restoration of Union Territory’s statehood
Says Centre should announce statehood before assembly elections Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Wednesday demanded the restoration of the Union Territory’s statehood before the assembly elections, saying otherwise, a “puppet” government would have no powers. “Had we come to power at the Centre after the Lok Sabha elections, we would have […]
Over 1 Cr tourists visited JK till June this year: Centre
Srinagar: The Centre on Wednesday said that over 1 crore tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir till June this year while several measures have been taken that led to significant improvement in the tourism sector. Replying to a question of MP Dinesh Sharma, Minister of state for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that the tourism […]
Former police officer joins NC in Jammu
Jammu: A former police officer and brother of a senior BJP leader on Wednesday joined the National Conference here, a party spokesman said. Jeevan Sharma, who retired as senior superintendent of police, joined the National Conference in the presence of former minister and additional general secretary Ajay Kumar Sadhotra at party headquarters here, the spokesman […]
Punjab Police, Army conduct search ops after 7 ‘suspicious’ men spotted in Pathankot
Pathankot: The Punjab Police and Army personnel on Wednesday conducted a search operation after a woman spotted seven “suspicious” men in a village in Pathankot district. A sketch of one of the suspects has also been released, said a senior police official. The woman informed the police that seven “suspicious” men came to her house […]
Centre unveils Rs 1,18,390 Cr budget for JK
New Delhi/Srinagar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled Rs 1,18,390 crore budget for Jammu & Kashmir for the fiscal year 2024-25. As per the budget documents, total budget estimates for 2024-25 are Rs 1,18, 390 crore. “The total gross receipts are estimated at Rs 1,51,526 crore, including the provision for ways and means […]
