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Srinagar, April 7: In a major step towards promoting financial inclusion and economic empowerment of rural women, J&K Bank today entered into a strategic partnership with the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) for effective implementation of the Bank’s newly launched product, ‘J&K Bank Lal Ded Stree Shakti Loan’.…

New Delhi/Srinagar, April 7: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today visited the Border Outpost ‘Vinay’ in Kathua during his Jammu and Kashmir tour, where he interacted with the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed at the international border. The visit was marked by tributes to…

Jammu : In line with the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), rationalisation of polling stations for the upcoming bye-elections in the 27-Budgam and 77-Nagrota  Assembly Constituencies was completed here today.The process is part of the ongoing preparations to ensure smooth and transparent conduct of the polls.The…

Srinagar: The Meteorological Department has predicted light rain and snowfall over the higher reaches of north and central Kashmir on April 8, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds in the days that follow.A department official said the weather will remain generally cloudy by the afternoon of April 8, with the…

The government on Monday hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre each but there will be no change in retail prices as the increase will be adjusted against the price cut that was warranted because of falling international oil prices. The excise duty on petrol…

  Srinagar, Apr 7 : Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has criticized the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker for what he termed as a “shameful refusal” to discuss the issue of Waqf properties, calling it a betrayal of the public mandate. In a strongly worded statement, Mirwaiz expressed disappointment that while Tamil…

  Srinagar, Apr 07 : A firefighter was injured in a fire incident at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters in the Polo View area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said. The fire broke out in the PDP headquarter this morning, in which some sheds were damaged. “While putting off…

SRINAGAR, APRIL 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that Jammu and Kashmir has faced numerous challenges over the years but is now gradually emerging from these challenges.He emphasized that efforts are underway to ensure the region becomes an equal stakeholder in the country’s overall development.The Chief Minister was speaking…

Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached here Sunday evening to commence his three-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, his first after the formation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government in the Union Territory in October last year.Shah was received at the technical airport by Lt Governor Manoj…