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Parliament Clears Waqf Amendment Bill, Awaits President’s Nod

SRINAGAR: The Parliament on Friday passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, following intense debate in both Houses. The legislation now awaits the President’s assent...

Six Injured in Road Accident on Srinagar-Jammu Highway

SRINAGAR: At least six people were injured in a road accident on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway near the Mirbazar area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag...

67 Lakh People in Jammu Kashmir Get Free Ration, Govt Says

JAMMU: A total of 67 lakh beneficiaries in Jammu and Kashmir are receiving free rations every month under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna...

Over 70,000 Police Officers Trained for New Criminal Laws in Jammu Kashmir: Nityanand Rai

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has implemented a strategy for the rollout of three new criminal laws with a focus on training, technology,...

3,090 MW Hydropower Projects Under Construction in Jammu Kashmir: Govt

SRINAGAR: Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday that five hydroelectric projects, with a total installed capacity of 3,090...
"A proposed blanket tax rate of 28% on goods and services could severely hamper the booming gaming and gambling sector in India. This rate hike on Goods and Services Tax (GST) would be applicable to all types of online gaming. Currently, the GST is 18%, and an increase to 28% is believed to make it unviable for many companies to conduct business in India."

Centre Reports Installation of 1.88 Lakh LED Street Lights in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Over 1.88 lakh LED street lights have been installed across Jammu and Kashmir under the Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) till March 31,...

Jammu Kashmir: New Vistadome Train to Run on Budgam-Banihal Route

SRINAGAR: To meet the growing demand for train travel in the Kashmir, Northern Railways has announced the introduction of a Vistadome special train service...

Over 20 Forest Fire Incidents Reported in South Kashmir Amid Dry Conditions

SRINAGAR: Prolonged dry weather and limited snowfall have triggered widespread forest fires across Kashmir. In recent days, South Kashmir has experienced a sharp rise in...

Kashmir: The Free Ride Divide

As Kashmir rolls out free e-bus travel for women, the policy is hailed as a progressive step towards gender inclusivity. Yet, in the shared...

GI Registry Recognises Eight More Kashmir Products

SRINAGAR: Eight more traditional products of Kashmir have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) certificates by the GI Registry, Chennai, based on their origin. GI registration...

Classrooms Need Conversations, Not Monologues, Says LG Manoj Sinha

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the ‘Bharat Shiksha Summit’ organised by Balaji Foundation at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event was also...

Court Convicts Man for Stealing from Jamia Masjid Donation Box

SRINAGAR: A local court in Srinagar has convicted Irfan Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Daribal, Ganderbal, for theft at Jamia Masjid Nowhatta under Section...

200 Social Media Accounts Spreading Anti-National Content Identified: Cyber Police Kashmir

SRINAGAR: In a major crackdown on online anti-national propaganda, radicalisation, and the glorification of militancy, Cyber Police Kashmir has intensified its monitoring and enforcement...

Kathua Operation: 16 Arrested, Scores Interrogated

SRINAGAR: In response to recent militant infiltration and the killing of four policemen, security agencies have launched an intensified crackdown on militant sympathisers and...

JK ACB Files Corruption Case Against Former Sarpanch and Ex-BDC Chairman

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday registered a case against the former Sarpanch of Dhanore Gorsian, Rajouri, and the former...