JAMMU, OCTOBER 3: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has commenced the implementation of Next Generation GST Reforms 2.0, effective from September 22, 2025, aligning with the national tax rationalization drive and reinforcing its commitment to consumer welfare. The overhaul simplifies the GST framework by reducing multiple tax slabs to just two primary rates—5% for essentials and 18% for most...
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Army Chief Warns Pakistan: End Terrorism Or Face Harsh Consequences
Anupgarh: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, on Friday said that India would take harsher action against Pakistan if it continues to provide safe havens to terrorists. Speaking at a function in the Indian Army cantonment in Ghadshana village, 22 MD, General Dwivedi said that India would not exercise restraint like in Operation Sindoor 1.0. “Pakistan will have...
Chief Secretary reviews CAP for Skill Development across J&K
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 03: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to review Comprehensive Action Plan (CAP) for skill development across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on framing a comprehensive strategy aimed at building future ready workforce, skill professionals, enhancing employability, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary,...
J&K Bank contributes ₹4.10 crore to CM’s Relief Fund for flood-affected families
CEO, Amitava Chatterjee hands over cheque to CM Omar Abdullah SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 03: Jammu and Kashmir Bank today contributed an amount of ₹4 crore and 10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures for the people affected by the recent floods in the Jammu and Kashmir. The Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of...
After 9-Day Break, Schools Up To Class 8 Reopen In Ladakh Amid LG’s Security Review
Leh, Oct 3: Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday reviewed the security situation in the Union territory as all schools up to class 8 reopened in violence-hit Leh after nine-days closure, officials said. Barring prohibitory orders banning assembly of five or more persons and suspension of mobile internet services, most of the restrictions have gradually been lifted in the...
CM Omar Abdullah directs departments, districts to be prepared to deal with adverse weather conditions
Weather advisory should help to prepare a better response & mobilize resources: CM SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 03: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the preparedness of various departments in view of the weather advisory issued by the Meteorological Centre. MET has forecast an active Western Disturbance likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir...
India Becoming Global Hub For Affordable, World-Class Healthcare: Dr Jitendra
NEW DELHI, Oct 3 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Friday hailed the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Thiruvananthapuram for producing high-quality medical devices at affordable...
LG Kavinder Gupta: Ladakh Has No Space for Violence, Agitators Won’t Be Spared
Jammu, Oct 3: Surrounded by Pakistan and China, Ladakh cannot afford violence but some people are trying to vitiate the atmosphere in the Union territory and they will not be spared, Lt Governor (LG) Kavinder Gupta said. He said a magisterial probe has been launched into the September 24 violence that left four persons dead and scores injured in Leh....
IAF Chief AP Singh Says 4–5 Enemy Fighter Jets, Likely F-16s, Destroyed During Operation Sindoor
New Delhi, Oct 3: Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Friday said that 4 to 5 Pakistani fighter jets, most likely F-16s, were destroyed on the ground during air strikes carried out as part of Operation Sindoor. Singh said the IAF targeted several Pakistani airbases, damaging radars, command centres, runways, hangars, and a surface-to-air missile...
Automobile freight train makes historic arrival in South Kashmir
Anantnag, Oct 03: In a landmark development for Jammu and Kashmir’s logistics and transport infrastructure, the first-ever rake carrying automobiles was successfully unloaded today at the newly operational Anantnag Goods Shed. The train, dispatched from Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s Gati Shakti Terminal in Manesar, Haryana, arrived in the early hours of Friday, completing a journey of over 850 kilometers in...
‘Upset, Angry, Disgusted’: Global Demonstrations Against Israel’s Gaza Flotilla Interception
Paris: Protesters around the world on Thursday railed at Israel’s interception of a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza’s besieged Palestinians, urging greater sanctions in response. From Europe to Australia and South America, demonstrators took to the streets to condemn the treatment of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail from Barcelona last month to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, where the...
Global Economy Seeing Structural Transformation, India’s Capacity To Absorb Shocks Strong: FM
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India’s capacity to absorb external shocks is strong at a time when the world economy is undergoing a structural transformation. She said the task before nations is not only to manage uncertainty but to confront trade, financial and energy imbalances. “Geopolitical conflicts are intensifying. Sanctions, tariffs, and decoupling strategies are reshaping global...
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife moves SC against detention
New Delhi, Oct 3 : In a major development, the Supreme Court has been approached by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Ladakh social activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The writ petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, seeks a writ of habeas corpus for Wangchuk’s release. He was detained on...
Leh Returns To Normalcy, Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta Promises To Prevent Future Incidents
Ladakh, Oct 3: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta said that for the past four days Markets are opened for general public from 10 am until 6 pm and vehicles are running normally after the recent protests in Leh. Even commercial vehicles are allowed today. The recent protests on September 24 were a result of people demanding statehood and inclusion...
Gulmarg Receives Seasons First Snowfall
Gulmarg, Oct 3: Gulmarg, the world-famous ski resort, received its first snowfall of the season as the majestic Afarwat peak was draped in white, delighting tourists and locals alike. The fresh spell lowered temperatures across the valley. Residents voiced optimism that the snowfall will boost tourist arrivals, giving fresh momentum to the local economy that thrives on winter tourism. Meanwhile,...
‘Operation Sindoor’ victory against Ravana of terrorism: President Murmu
Salutes Indian armed forces for giving befitting reply to terrorists, their sponsors Sajid Raina New Delhi, Oct 02 : Terming ‘Operation Sindoor’ as a victory against the Ravana of terrorism, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday praised the Indian armed forces for giving a befitting reply to terrorists and their sponsors sitting across the border. Addressing the Dussehra celebrations at the...
Direct India-China Flights To Resume From October After Five-Year Gap
New Delhi, Oct 2: After a gap of five years, India and China will resume direct flight services by the end of this month as part of efforts to rebuild their ties that came under severe strain following the border standoff in eastern Ladakh. The announcement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came a month after Prime Minister Narendra...
Afghan Acting FM Amir Khan Muttaqi Cleared For India Visit After UNSC Exemption
Muttaqi was listed by the UN Security Council on January 25, 2001, and was subject to a travel ban, assets freeze and arms embargo. United Nations: Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will travel to India next week after the UN Security Council’s Taliban Sanctions Committee approved an exemption to the travel ban imposed on the Taliban leader. Muttaqi was...
Wife Attacks Husband with Knife in Old Town Baramulla, Hospitalized
Baramulla, Oct 2 : A shocking incident was reported from Old Town Baramulla, where a woman allegedly attacked her husband with a knife, leaving him critically injured. Officials told, The victim has been identified as resident of Mohalla Mir Sahib, Old Town Baramulla. The altercation between the couple escalated, leading the wife to assault Rayees with a sharp-edged weapon, details...
Sakeena Itoo visits fire-affected families in Langkhull Nandimarg of Kulgam district, extends financial assistance
Assures both short-term and long-term relief measures to affected families KULGAM, OCTOBER 02: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited Langkhull Nandimarg area of Kulgam district and distributed relief cheques among fire-affected families. During the visit, the Minister interacted with the affected families, expressed her solidarity with them and assured them of every...
J&K | Handwara Police Attach Property Of Terrorist Handler In Kralgund
Kupwara, Oct 2: In a series of actions against the terrorist ecosystem, Handwara Police attached the property of an alleged terrorist handler at Palpora village in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. During the course of investigation in the case registered at Police Station Kralgund, it was established that a JKNOP Nazir Ahmad Ganai is operating from Pakistan-Occupied...