Kashmir

Baba Jangi, NHPC’s Salal Hydroelectric project, PHE Sopore among major nonpayers Srinagar, Mar 13: Government departments, industrial units, semi government organisations and private institutions owe around Rs 1,370 crores to the Power Development Department on the account of electricity dues, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. In response to a question by MLA Sheikh […]

Srinagar, Mar 13, KNT: PDP President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti accused the BJP of deliberately stoking communal tensions to divert attention from pressing public issues. She alleged that the party thrives on polarizing society and targeting Muslims to further its political agenda.   While talking to reporters, Mehbooba Mufti criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief […]

Jammu, Mar 13 (GNS): The Government today informed the House that no non-local resident has been issued a Domicile certificate in Magam and Narbal areas of Budgam district.   This was started by, Minister for Health and Education, Sakina Itoo, while replying to a question raised by Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani.   She informed that […]

Srinagar, Mar 13 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees and pensioners under the 6th Pay Commission from 239% to 246% of basic pay and pension.   As per an order issued by the Finance Department, government employees who continue to draw their pay under the pre-revised 6th […]

Kulgam, March 12: Cook-cum-helpers working in various government schools in Kulgam staged a peaceful protest today inside the premises of the Mini Secretariat Kulgam, demanding an increase in their monthly honorarium.   Raising slogans, the workers expressed their frustration over low wages. “We are being paid only ₹900 per month, which is not enough to […]

Centre says govt dropped Srinagar-Kargil-Leh rail plan over high costs, low demand   Jammu-Poonch line stalled due to feasibility concerns   Doubling of Banihal-Baramulla rail line on govt’s priority list   New Delhi, Mar 12 (KNO): The Union government on Wednesday confirmed that five new railway surveys are underway in Jammu and Kashmir, while other […]

Weatherman predicts light to moderate rains, snow   Srinagar, Mar 12 (KNO): Amid the forecast of a week-long wet spell, the Meteorological Department here has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for Thursday, predicting intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and snow at many places. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the intermittent rainfall […]

Srinagar, Mar 12 (JKNS): The office of J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed reports claiming an increase in liquor vends in the region, calling them fake and baseless.   As per news agency JKNS, the CM’s office wrote on X, “No new liquor vends are being advertised or allotted by my government. TV channels […]

Intends for 9661 kanal land submitted to Revenue deptt in Jammu*   Jammu, Mar 12 (GNS): Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today informed the House that about 5000 kanal of land has been identified for establishment of industrial estates in different districts of Kashmir division while intends for 9661 kanal of land has been submitted […]

Srinagar, March 12: Amid rising demands for a liquor ban in Jammu and Kashmir by political parties and religious leaders, the government has unveiled its Excise Policy 2025-26, paving the way for the opening of 200 new liquor shops across the Union Territory.   According to the policy, issued by the Finance Department led by […]