Abandoned cricket stadium project in Jammu not a JK govt initiative: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the proposed international cricket stadium in Jammu city was not a J&K government’s project. “The proposed international cricket stadium at Bajalta in Jammu was initiated by the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) but (it) did not materialise. It was not a project of the J&K […]
We are a UT until Parliament gives us back statehood: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday criticised opposition members for walking out over the use of the term “Union Territory,” saying the region remains one until the Parliament restores its statehood. The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly passed a bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017, amid a […]
Assembly passes security-related expenditure grants of Rs over 230 Cr
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday passed Demands for Grants amounting to Rs 231.53 crore for security-related expenditure (SRE). The grants were introduced in the House by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and passed by a voice vote. These grants included demand number two (SRE part) for 2025-26 amounting to Rs 162.21 crore and […]
Parliament passes Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024
New Delhi: Parliament on Tuesday passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 to strengthen the efficient working of the national and state disaster management authorities. The government also stressed that the legislation will help states in handling all disasters in a better way. The Rajya Sabha cleared the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 to amend […]
Finance Bill 2025 offers unprecedented tax relief; collection target realistic: Fin Min
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Finance Bill 2025 provides unprecedented tax relief, and the 13.14 per cent projected growth in personal income tax collection is “realistic” and supported by solid data. Replying to the discussions on Finance Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman also said the customs duty rationalisation […]
Kathua encounter: Massive search operation to track down terrorists enters third day
Jammu: A massive search operation to track down a group of infiltrating terrorists continued for the third day in a forested area in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The operation, led by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, was launched on Sunday evening in the Hiranagar sector following an encounter […]
Govt to review transfer of Planning functions to Finance Deptt: CM
Assures timely GP Fund disbursement JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday that the decision to shift the Planning Department’s functions to the Finance Department is under review and any necessary changes will be implemented accordingly. The Chief Minister made this statement while responding to a supplementary question from Javid Hassan […]
JKPCC lists action initiated against officers responsible for dumping
Waste accumulation at Achan landfill Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the steps being taken to initiate civil action against eight officers of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation for violating the Environment Protection Act. The green tribunal was hearing an application filed by Raja Muzaffar […]
SC sets up task force over students’ mental health concerns
Suicides in educational institutions New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday took note of the recurring cases of student suicides in higher educational institutions and formed a National Task Force (NTF) to address the mental health concerns of students and prevent such incidents. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan directed Delhi […]
Kathua encounter: Security forces discover carbine magazines, victuals during search ops
Jammu: A large quantity of material, including several magazines of M-4 carbine and a bulletproof jacket, was discovered as a search operation to neutralise a group of infiltrating terrorists continued on Monday in Kathua district, officials said. The operation was launched Sunday evening in the Hiranagar sector and was intensified with additional deployment of commandos, […]