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Cabinet approves Rs 1,500 crore to incentivise low-value UPI transactions
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an incentives scheme worth approximately Rs 1,500 crore to promote UPI transactions below Rs 2,000 for 2024-25, an official statement said.Under the scheme, the Government will bear MDR (Merchant Discount Rate) expense for payment of less than Rs 2,000 made by…
Read More »Without firing single bullet, Article 370 was removed and J&K fully integrated: Rajnath Singh
Says India maintaining balance between hard power, soft power amid uncertainties in world New Delhi: India is maintaining a balance between its hard power and soft power amid the prevailing uncertainties in a “multipolar world” today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.And, it is a matter of great…
Read More »Ask Centre to hold talks with Pakistan: NC MLA to BJP members in J&K Assembly
Jammu: National Conference (NC) MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar on Wednesday pitched for holding talks with Pakistan and urged the BJP members in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to push New Delhi to engage in dialogue with the neighbouring country.The NC MLA also took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata…
Read More »CS asks for creation of GIS based land bank for J&K
JAMMU, MARCH 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting to review identification of land parcels for creation of a land bank to support developmental projects besides facilitating compensatory afforestation in lieu of forest land diverted for infrastructure projects, in compliance with Supreme Court directives.The Chief…
Read More »Wages of NHM employees revised from 15% to 17% with 5% annual increase: Sakeena Itoo
Investigation in Badhal deaths underway, says Chlorphenapyr in viscera found in samples of all 17 deceased Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the house that the wages of all NHM employees in J&K had been revised from 15 percent to 17 percent during the year 2021-22…
Read More »J&K Bank wins ‘Best Innovation in Digital Lending’ Award
Srinagar, Mar 19: In recognition of its digital excellence, J&K Bank has been honoured with the ‘Best Innovation in Digital Lending’ award at the 1st Indian PSU Achievers’ Awards 2025, held yesterday at the Main Convention Centre, SCOPE Complex in New Delhi.Notably, Union Minister for MSME Jitan Ram Manjhi was…
Read More »DGP J&K Holds Public Grievance Redressal programme at PCR Kashmir; Citizens Share Concerns
Srinagar,March 19: In a significant initiative to strengthen public-police relations and promote transparency, the DGP Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat-IPS, conducted a Public Grievance Redressal programme at the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir today. The event offered citizens a unique opportunity to engage directly with the top police leadership, voice…
Read More »J&K’s Special Athlete Jahangir Ahmad Felicitated for Winning Silver, Bronze at Special Olympics World Winter Games
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir witnessed a moment of immense pride as Jahangir Ahmad, a specially-abled student of VMS Shafqat Special School, became the first athlete from the region to win Silver and Bronze medals in Snowshoeing (50M – M4) at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Italy.…
Read More »Anantnag Police Cracked Abduction & Murder Case; Accused Arrested
Anantnag, March 19: Anantnag Police has successfully solved the case of a missing girl from Kokernag, leading to the arrest of the Accused and the recovery of the victim’s body.A Few days ago, on March 16, police Station Kokernag received a missing report regarding a girl (name with held)…
Read More »Speaker urges responsible conduct among members without resorting to rhetoric
JAMMU, MARCH 19:Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather today called upon the members of the House to conduct themselves responsibly and refrain from sensationalism, emphasizing their role as public representatives. His remarks came in response to a tweet by MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, who alleged on social media platform X that his cut…
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IMD Forecast: Dry Weather to Continue in J&K for Three Days, Rain and Thunderstorms Likely from November 10
Srinagar, November 7: Dry weather is expected to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir for …
