Budget 2025-26: Focus on Taxation, Financial Sector, and Inclusive Growth
NEW DELHI: The government aims to initiate "transformative reforms" across six domains, including taxation and financial sector, in Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala...
What Does the Word ‘Choub’ Symbolise Across Kashmir?
by M J Aslam
Choub, a Persian-origin word, symbolises power and authority in Kashmiri culture. Historically used for discipline, taxation, and trade, it also appears...
Jal Jeevan Mission Extended Till 2028 With Enhanced Budget Outlay: Sitharaman
NEW DELHI: Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide tap water connection to all rural households, has been extended till 2028 with an enhanced...
Snow and Rain End Prolonged Dry Spell Across Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rain in the plains ended the prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir valley, with the Meteorological Department...
Cabinet Clears Union Budget 2025-26
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday approved the Union Budget 2025-26.
Following this, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will...
Kashmir’s Hammam Factor
In the snow-bound winters of Kashmir, the Hammam, a heated stone-floored room, has emerged as a cultural cornerstone and a practical lifeline. Babra Wani...
Myanmar Still on the Brink Four Years After the Coup
by Vibhu Mishra
UN News
Four years after the military coup which plunged Myanmar into turmoil, the country is facing an unprecedented “polycrisis,” marked by economic...
UNRWA Vows to Continue Aid in Gaza Despite Israeli Ban Taking Effect
SRINAGAR: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting millions of Palestinians across the Occupied Palestinian...
Three Day International Conference of IAPC Begins in Jammu
JAMMU: The 32nd international conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) commenced at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here...
Vaishno Devi Board Announces Helicopter Quota for Senior Citizens, Specially-Abled Pilgrims
JAMMU: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Friday announced a dedicated helicopter quota for senior citizens and specially-abled pilgrims at the...
Gold Set for Price Drop in 2025, Silver to Rise: Survey
NEW DELHI: Gold prices are expected to decline in 2025 while silver prices may increase, according to Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament on...
Dargah Hazratbal Witnesses Huge Gathering for Meraj-ul-Aalam Observance
SRINAGAR: Nearly one lakh devotees from different parts of Kashmir gathered at the Dargah Hazratbal shrine on Friday following Meraj-ul-Aalam (SAW) to participate in...
Kashmir Minister, Army Chief Discuss Challenges Faced by LoC Residents Beyond the Fence
SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Rana, held an extensive discussion with Chief of Army Staff, General...
IICT Urges Customised Packaging to Boost Global Sales of Kashmir Handicrafts
SRINAGAR: The Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) has emphasised the need for customised packaging as a key factor in enhancing the export potential...
Fresh Snowfall in Gulmarg, Rains Lash Kashmir Plains
SRINAGAR: The higher reaches of Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall, while plains were lashed by rains on Friday, bringing down temperatures across the region.
Light...
