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BHU nurtured the spirit of freedom movement after its foundation in 1916 and played a key role in awakening consciousness among people: LG Sinha In post-Independence era, BHU became Catalyst of socio-economic-industrial change and made invaluable contribution towards building a strong nation: LG LG says BHU has fulfilled Mahamana’s dream of building a new India […]

Kolkata, Feb 2 (PTI) A woman allegedly coaxed her husband to sell his kidney for Rs 10 lakh to raise money for their daughter’s education, only to flee with another man taking away the entire cash in West Bengal’s Howrah district, a police officer said on Sunday.   Police launched a probe based on a […]

New Delhi, Feb 1: In a big boost to the Indian middle class, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that there will be no income tax payable for incomes up to Rs 12 lakh, and Rs 12.75 lakh for salaried taxpayers (including standard deduction). In the new tax regime, the revised tax rate structure is […]

New Delhi,Feb 1:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced another round of Fund of Funds for Startups scheme with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore to promote growth of budding entrepreneurs.   The announcement assumes significance as the government is focusing on promoting innovation through startups.   Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade […]

New Delhi, Jan 31 (KNO): Asserting that situation in Jammu and Kashmir has changed after the abrogation of Article 370, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday described train to Kashmir as government’s major achievement.   Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, marking the beginning of this year’s Budget Session, President Murmu, according to the news agency—Kashmir […]

Srinagar, Jan 23 (JKNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauded Ladakh and J&K for organizing the first major sports meet of the national calendar, showcasing their prominence as winter sports hotspots.   In his inaugural message as per news agency JKNS, PM Narendra Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering sports across India, highlighting Ladakh and […]

New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI) Jammu Tawi Railway Station is undergoing modernisation to enhance passenger experience, safety, connectivity and operational efficiency, Northern Railway said in a press statement on Saturday.   “In future, Jammu Tawi Railway station shall be better equipped to handle train operations for Jammu & Kashmir valley,” the press note said.   […]

LG Sinha, CM Omar congratulate Olympian Jammu, Jan 17 (KNO): President Draupadi Murmu on Friday conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award to para-archer from Jammu and Kashmir Rakesh Kumar in New Delhi. Kumar, hailing from Reasi district, became the third para-archer to receive the Arjuna Award, following Harvinder Singh in 2021 and Sheetal Devi in 2024 […]

New Delhi, Jan 26: In a major decision, the government on Thursday decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners.   The decision to set up the 8th Pay Commission was taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I and B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. […]

Says situation under control but infiltration attempts, terror infrastructure persis   New Delhi, Jan 13 (KNO): Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said that 80% of the remaining terrorists in the Jammu and Kashmir are of Pakistani origin.   Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, the Army chief, as per news agency—Kashmir […]