Announces 12% category scrapped, 99% items moved to 5% slab, benefiting poor, middle class, businesses; Says daily items like food, medicines, health and life insurance to cost less under new simplified tax system New Delhi, Sep 21 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that from tomorrow, India will implement next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms under which...
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Lakes and rivers lifelines of people, need to preserve them: LG Sinha
Says we must learn to live in harmony with nature; one-third of Dal Lake restored, 6.5 km made weed-free Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 21 : Terming lakes and rivers as the lifeline of people, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said it’s the collective responsibility of all to preserve the water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing Swachhta drive...
CM Omar Abdullah calls for equal tourism and industrial growth in J&K
Invites investors to harness J&K’s untapped potential Addresses 4th Meeting of CII Northern Regional Council 2025-26 in Srinagar SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized the need to complement Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism success story with an equally robust industrial growth, calling upon industry leaders to view J&K as a viable and promising investment destination. Addressing the 4th...
Lieutenant Governor inaugurates new Centre of Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital in Srinagar
LG calls upon the hospital and medical fraternity for ensuring accessible and affordable care for all and connecting the specialists with patients in rural and far-flung areas of J&K Over the past decade, modern technologies have fundamentally transformed the eye care field and today it is offering faster and more accurate diagnoses with precise treatments: LG New technologies have increased...
LG Manoj Sinha: J&K Emerging As National Leader In Healthcare Infrastructure
SRINAGAR, Sept 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed significant transformation in healthcare infrastructure during the past few years, with both public and private sectors playing a vital role. Speaking at the inauguration of Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital in Srinagar, LG Sinha said J&K is among the leading regions in the country in...
UN Chief Urges Global Community To Stand Firm Against Israeli Pressure Over Gaza Genocide Claims
United Nations: Days after a United Nations commission of inquiry said Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told AFP on Friday that the world should not be “intimidated” by Israel and its creeping annexation of the occupied West Bank. In an interview at UN headquarters in New York, he also called for more ambitious climate action saying...
Soldier Martyred As Army, Police Resume Hunt For Terrorists In J&K’s Udhampur
JAMMU, Sep 20: A soldier, who was critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists, succumbed to his injuries as the Army and police resumed a joint hunt for terrorists in a remote forest area in the higher reaches of the Udhampur district early Saturday, officials said. The soldier was injured late Friday evening when terrorists opened fire on the joint...
PM Modi-led Govt stands with you: Union Minister Chouhan assures flood-hit Jammu farmers
Visits affected areas, assesses damage to crops, infrastructure Says all necessary assistance will be provided to them; assures immediate aid, including PM-Kisan instalment, MGNREGA support, housing compensation Sajid Raina Jammu, Sep 19 : Assuring the flood-hit farmers in Jammu region that the Centre is with them, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that PM Modi-led government is...
J&K PDD’s 780 linemen receive hands-on training on electrical safety
Jammu, Sep 19 : With a view to foster safety-first culture in the power sector, and in line with the Government’s emphasis on conducting employee training in a structured and regular manner, the Electrical Inspectorate of the Power Development Department (PDD) has launched massive parallel training sessions across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The training programs are carefully structured...
CM Omar Abdullah reviews functioning of Industries & Commerce Department
CM calls for revival of stressed MSMEs Industrial growth must translate into jobs and livelihoods for youth and artisans: CM SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today directed the Industries & Commerce Department to adopt a proactive and inclusive approach in strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s industrial ecosystem, with a special focus on employment generation, sustainability and competitiveness. Chief Minister...
Lieutenant Governor delivers keynote address at national Seminar on ‘Integration in Indian Languages’ at NIT Srinagar
With the peace and stability, with the spirit of unity and common goals, and fostering a strong collective identity, India will achieve robust development: LG Sinha India’s rich linguistic landscape is a source of strength. Hundreds of languages and dialects have helped in building a cohesive society, which is driving transformation and development: LG LG calls upon the youth to...
Nearly 5,500 fruit trucks allowed to move in last 2 days, petrol shortage to end by today evening: Div Com Kashmir
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sept 19 : The authorities on Friday said that nearly 5,500 fruit trucks have been allowed to move in the last two days and that petrol shortage in the Valley is expected to end by this evening. Speaking with reporter, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the restoration work...
During Operation Sindoor, SDRF Stood on Frontlines everywhere: Imtiyaz Hussain
“Disaster Preparedness not just Duty but Community Responsibility” Srinagar, Sep 19 : Director State Disaster Response Force Imtiyaz Hussain on Friday praised the role of SDRF personnel and Civil Defence volunteers, saying their commitment was visible during every crisis, including Operation Sindoor and floods in Jammu and Kashmir. “Be it during Operation Sindoor or the floods, you saw SDRF everywhere,...
Sri Lanka eye fourth straight win, Bangladesh seek upset
Dubai, Sept 19 (UNI) Sri Lanka will walk into the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2025 with the assurance of a side that has done most things right so far. Having won all three league matches — the latest a composed six-wicket victory over Afghanistan — Charith Asalanka’s team have set themselves up as favourites when they meet Bangladesh...
Couple dies after being hit by car while crossing road in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 19 : A couple from Umerabad HMT lost their lives after being hit by a vehicle near Noora Hospital in Srinagar, officials said on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the couple was hit by a speeding vehicle while crossing the road on Thursday evening. He said both were immediately rushed to the...
Special train service starts from Budgam to Katra for passengers
Naveed Ul Haq Ganaiee Budgam, Sep 19 : Railway authorities on Friday operated the first special train from Budgam to Katra to facilitate passengers affected by the Jammu–Srinagar highway closure. The service will operate daily for 15 days, from September 19 to October 3, 2025. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that arrangements are being made to...
Kulgam village reports Hepatitis case, one dead, another hospitalised
CMO says health teams deployed, advises boiling water and hand hygiene to prevent spread Umaisar Gull Ganie Kulgam, Sep 19 : A 13-year-old boy died while his sibling was hospitalized after contracting Hepatitis in Katrasoo village of Kulgam district, officials said on Friday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that three siblings from a family were...
4873 Fruit-Laden Trucks Evacuated in 2 Days; 500 More to Leave Qazigund by Midnight: Div Com Kashmir
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: In a major push to support fruit growers and traders, the Divisional Administration has successfully facilitated the evacuation of 4,873 fruit-laden trucks over the past two days. The operation, supervised by IG Traffic included evacuation of 2,239 trucks via the National Highway and 2,634 via the Mughal Road. Additionally, the last lot of 500 trucks are scheduled...
Dr Jitendra: Revival Of Ujh Project To Transform J&K, Punjab’s Growth
PATHANKOT, Sept 18 : Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that the revival of Ujh Multipurpose Project would benefit Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir in multiple ways. The project was first proposed nearly 100 years ago, he recalled. The Union Minister said, after its completion, the Ujh project would enhance utilisation of waters of Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas...
CM Omar, his advisor to skip Paris Tourism Fair next week: Sources
Srinagar, Sept 17 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his advisor Nasir Aslam Sogami will not participate in the tourism fair scheduled to be held in Paris later this month, sources said here on Wednesday. Sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a couple of officers from Jammu and Kashmir will represent the Union Territory in the fair. The...
Tourism promotion, closures can’t go hand-in-hand: CM Omar
Waris Fayaz Gulmarg, Sept 18 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday criticised the Centre over continued closure of several prominent tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that tourism promotion and closures can’t go hand-in-hand. Speaking during the inauguration of the Gulmarg Convention Centre, CM Omar, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said the Pahalgam incident should not have...