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Jammu: Amid a row over the proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway project, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly that the approval for the project was granted by the Lt Governor and not by his cabinet.As the House assembled, National Conference MLA Nazir Ahmad Gurezi joined…

CM Omar rules out apology to BJP, defends his remarks in J-K Assembly ‘They got scared and withdrew threat’: Omar on Pakistan playing India in T20 World Cup J-K govt to leverage IWT abeyance to ensure long-term water security for Jammu J&K govt examining proposal to increase honorarium of legislators’…

Srinagar, February 10: Rain and snowfall are expected at most places across Kashmir during the next eight hours, with snowfall likely over middle and upper reaches, including a few plains, weather observers said. Good snow accumulation is anticipated in higher altitudes. Meanwhile, plains of Jammu may experience light rain showers…

Jammu, February 10: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that a proposal to enhance the monthly honorarium of Personal Assistants (PAs) engaged with MLAs is currently under examination. The information was shared by the Finance Department in a written reply to a question raised by…

  Srinagar10 Feb:  MLA Pulwama Waheed Para has raised serious concerns over the design and long-term implications of the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment (SASCI), calling for clarity and accountability from the highest level of the government. While acknowledging the confidence placed by the elected government in SASCI, Para…

    Srinagar, Feb 9 : The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Union Territory’s overall unemployment rate currently stands at 6.7 per cent, which is significantly higher than the national average of 3.5 per cent. The information was shared in a written reply…

Srinagar, February 9: A weak Western Disturbance is expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir on February 10, bringing light rain or snowfall to several areas, with moderate precipitation likely at isolated locations, meteorological officials said. Another weak system is forecast around February 17. In addition, a brief spell of rain…

Jammu, February 6: Police Station CICE Jammu has successfully secured ₹39.90 lakh out of ₹52.90 lakh in a major digital arrest cyber fraud case reported by a retired Air Force officer. According to police officials, the complainant filed an online complaint stating that he had been kept under “digital arrest” for…

  Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said it has collected over Rs 48 crore in application fees from unemployed youth over the last two years through the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB). Responding to a question…

Srinagar, Feb 7: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against then Tehsildar South Srinagar, for allegedly abusing his official position and demanding illegal gratification. The case arose following a verification based on a complaint regarding illegal encroachment and alleged bribery linked to restoration and demarcation of land in…