LG Sinha Commends Jammu University for A++ NAAC Ranking

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday congratulated the University of Jammu (JU) for ranking A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Taking...

Jammu Kashmir’s Cold Chain Infra is 3.32 Lakh Mts, Requires More Than Double, Govt...

SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards addressing post-harvest losses and enhancing food preservation in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has been ramping up efforts...

Cancellation of 1.27 Lakh Ration Cards in Jammu Kashmir ‘Unwarranted, Cruel’: PDP

SRINAGAR: The Peoples' Democratic Party on Friday said the cancellation of more than 1.27 lakh ration cards in Jammu and Kashmir was "unwarranted and...

Jammu Kashmir Political Parties Spar Over GMC Handwara Site Relocation Amid Delays

SRINAGAR: The relocation of the Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara project has ignited a political row in Kashmir, with the ruling Jammu and Kashmir...

Income Tax Department Says It Uncovered Rs 800-Crore Hawala Network Linked to Dubai Properties

SRINAGAR: The Income Tax Department said it has exposed a vast hawala network facilitating illegal investments in Dubai properties, following raids on the KCI...

Government Launches Scheme to Empower Women SHGs, Support Drone Use in Agriculture

SRINAGAR: The Government of India has launched a new initiative to support farmers with advanced drone technology for agricultural spraying. Under the scheme, titled...
"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."

128170 Families Live in PMAY-G Homes in Jammu Kashmir, Govt in Parliament 

SRINAGAR: Since its inception in 2016-17, the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) has sanctioned 3,34,986 houses for Jammu and Kashmir, with 1,28,170 homes completed...

Government Allocates Rs 506.86 Crores to Boost Rural Livelihoods in Jammu Kashmir Under DAY-NRLM

SRINAGAR: The central Government said it has committed significant financial resources to enhance rural livelihoods in Jammu and Kashmir under the Deen Dayal Antyodaya...

Kashmir Freezes on First Night of Chillai Kalan as Temperatures Plunge Across the Region

SRINAGAR: Kashmir entered the first night of ‘Chillai Kalan,’ the harshest 40-day winter period, with temperatures dropping to record lows across the valley. The...

Over 1 Lakh Transport Vehicles Declared Unfit in Jammu and Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Over one lakh vehicles classified as End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) have been declared unfit in Jammu and Kashmir, according to official data. As per the...

Jammu and Kashmir Has Five New Skiing Venues This Winter

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have identified five locations, in addition to Gulmarg, to host skiing courses this winter season. Quoting an official, KNO...

Jammu Kashmir Has Only Four Family Courts, Ladakh Lacks Any

SRINAGAR: The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh face significant shortcomings in their family court systems, with Jammu and Kashmir having only...
"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."

Government Confirms No Guidelines Issued for Uniform Civil Code Implementation

SRINAGAR: The Union Government has clarified that no guidelines have been issued to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in any State, addressing concerns...

Jammu Kashmir Among States with Low Total Fertility Rate, NFHS-5 Reveals

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 1.4, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21). This places...

Govt of India Reports 1,131 km of Road Construction by NHAI in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Over the last five years, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has completed a total of 1,131 kilometres of road construction in...