Amnesty Scheme Extended for JK Electricity Consumers
SRINAGAR: The Administrative Council which met here under the Chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved the extension of Amnesty Scheme-2022 up to 31-3-2025 in favour of Domestic Consumers of electricity, a DIPR statement said. The scheme provides for waving off 100 percent interest, surcharge on outstanding principal amount. In UT of JK, the domestic consumer […]
US says it is concerned about CAA and closely monitoring its implementation
WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday said it is concerned about the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in India and is closely monitoring its implementation. “We are concerned about the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act on March 11,” State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily briefing. “We are closely monitoring […]
J&K | 159 Forest Officers, Officials Transferred
JAMMU, Mar 14: Government today ordered transfer and posting of 159 forest officers/officials. Click here to see order…….
Public outreach camp
J&K administration is organizing public outreach camps across every district. Recently in an effort to engage with the local community and address their concerns, Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce (I&C), recently convened an extensive public outreach camp here to assess and address public grievances besides taking stock of development activities in the district. The event […]
Priyanka Supports Ladakh’s Statehood Demand
SRINAGAR: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday expressed her backing for the plea for full statehood for Ladakh, emphasising that the Government should abandon its obstinacy and heed the people’s voices. The Congress general secretary also shared on X a video of Ladakhi people fasting for eight days demanding full Statehood. In a post on […]
Stray Dog Attack Leaves 17 Injured, Three Critical in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Three women, two children, and twelve others were injured in a stray dog attack in north Kashmir’s Baramulla villages on Thursday. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when a stray dog bit seventeen people and several animals within a few hours in Heewan, Fathegarh, and Sheeri villages of Narvaw Baramulla. The injured individuals were taken […]
Russia rules out Paris Olympic Games boycott
MOSCOW: Russia’s sports minister on Wednesday said Moscow should not boycott the upcoming Paris Olympics despite the severe restrictions on its athletes over the Kremlin’s offensive in Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) in December suspended Russia from the 2024 Games, but gave the green light for Russian athletes to compete as neutrals as long […]
US pause on funding UN’s relief agency may become permanent
WASHINGTON: US officials are preparing for a pause on funding the main UN agency for Palestinians to become permanent due to opposition in Congress, even as the Biden administration insists the aid group’s humanitarian work is indispensable. The US, along with more than a dozen countries, suspended its funding to the United Nations Relief and […]
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Blocked Due To Landslides
JAMMU, Mar 14: The strategic Srinagar-Jammu national highway was closed for traffic on Thursday due to landslides at different places in the Ramban district. “Fresh landslides have hit the highway at Dalwas, Cafeteria Morh and some other places. Clearance operation is going on. The highway is closed for traffic and travellers are advised to contact […]
Start-up Policy
In order to provide self employment opportunities to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, Administrative Council approved Start-up Policy 2024-27 for them. The Government of Jammu & Kashmir will setup a Venture Capital Fund of Rs. 250 Crores and will infuse maximum of Rs. 25 Crores as an initial fund to this venture capital fund. […]