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KCCI Calls for Special Revival Package Amid Concerns Over Reduced Central Assistance in Budget

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has reacted to the Union Budget 2025-26 with a mix of optimism and concern, acknowledging...

MK Raina Walks Out of JLF Session Over Kashmir’s ‘Lousy’ Representation in Bollywood

SRINAGAR: Veteran theatre director and actor MK Raina made headlines at the Jaipur Literature Festival on Friday after walking out of a session following...

Jammu Kashmir Alleges Foul Play in Ranji Trophy, Claims Pitch Altered Overnight

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir have accused Baroda of pitch tampering during their 2025 Ranji Trophy match, alleging that the playing surface had been altered...

FCIK Applauds Budget Initiatives, Calls for Swift Implementation to Boost MSMEs

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has warmly welcomed the crucial infrastructure and institutional support for the manufacturing sector, recognising its...

Individuals Can Save Up to Rs 1.10 Lakh as Budget Rejigs Tax Slabs Under...

NEW DELHI: Individuals having an annual income of Rs 24 lakh or more can hope to save of Rs 1.10 lakh in income tax,...

KTA Lauds Union Budget for Raising IT Slab to Rs 12 Lakh

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) strongly approves of the recent Union Budget announcement, including enhancing the income tax slab to Rs 12 lakh. President...

Jammu Kashmir: Experts Warn of Digital Addiction’s Alarming Impact at Amar Singh Club Event

SRINAGAR: The Amar Singh Club, Srinagar, held the second interaction of its programme, Common Interest Conversations, on January 31, 2025, focusing on the pressing issue...

Mirwaiz Mourns Demise of Peace Activist Tapan Bose

SRINAGAR: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday expressed sorrow over the demise of Tapan Bose, a noted civil society member, human rights...

Gold Continues Record-Breaking Rally, Jumps Rs 1,100 to All-Time High of Rs 84,900 per...

NEW DELHI: Gold prices hit a fresh record high of Rs 84,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, driven by robust...

One Dead, Three Injured as Truck Plunges into Gorge in JK

JAMMU: One person was killed and three others injured when a truck loaded with liquor bottles skidded off the road and plunged into a...

LG Sinha Hails Tax Reforms, Calls It a ‘Historic Move’

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called the Union Budget "pragmatic", and said it reflects India's growing aspiration for accelerated...

Nil Tax for Individuals Earning Up to Rs 12 Lakh Annually: FM

NEW DELHI: Individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will not have to pay any income tax under the new tax regime as...

Armed Robbers Loot Over 1.5 kg Gold From Jewellery shop in Jammu

JAMMU: A broad daylight robbery occurred in the Greater Kailash area of Jammu when a man armed with a sharp-edged weapon looted 1.5 kg...

Sports Budget Raised by Over Rs 350 Crore, Khelo India Gets Biggest Share

SRINAGAR: The government's flagship Khelo India programme to scout and nurture athletes at the grassroots level was the biggest beneficiary as the allocation for...

“It’s Time to Focus on Governance, Not Gifts”: Sajad Lone to Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR: The Union Government has allocated Rs 41,000.07 crore to Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2025-26, as part of the Union Budget. The...