J&K govt orders ‘premature retirement’ of 3 officials

J&K govt orders ‘premature retirement’ of 3 officials

J&k government on Monday ordered the premature retirement of three officials of the Prison Department for their alleged involvement in corruption, underperformance, and criminal activities, an official said. “These personnel conducted their duties in ways which were unbecoming of public servants and in violation of the established code of conduct,” said the official, adding: “The…

City garment traders’ delegation excited about investing in J&K

City garment traders’ delegation excited about investing in J&K

Members of a delegation of garment and textile industry returned to the city after visiting Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday. They were in J&K to explore industrial investment opportunities there. After discussions with several departments of the J&K government, the businessmen said that the incentives on offer were very lucrative as compared to the ones…

Massive avalanche hits Afarwat Peak in Gulmarg, rescue ops on

A massive snow avalanche hit Afarwat peak at famous ski resort in Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, even as rescue operation has been launched. An official told that the avalanche struck near Afarwat peak today afternoon. He said rescue operation has been launched, however, no report of any casualty has been reported yet. The…

J&K gets Rs 35,581 crore central assistance in Union budget, Hike of Rs 9000 crore in revised estimates for current fiscal
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J&K gets Rs 35,581 crore central assistance in Union budget, Hike of Rs 9000 crore in revised estimates for current fiscal

The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has been allocated Rs 35581 crore in the Union budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The budget documents available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reveal that Jammu & Kashmir has been allocated Rs 35581 crore in the Union budget…

Chandigarh: Rapist who married minor victim to spend 10 years in jail

Chandigarh: Rapist who married minor victim to spend 10 years in jail

A 20-year-old youth who raped his 13-year-old neighbour in Sector 47 in 2018 and married her during the course of trial has been sentenced to 10-year rigorous imprisonment by a fast-track special court. The girl had told the police that she lived with her paternal aunt in Faidan village, Sector 47. On August 17, 2018,…

Budget LIVE analysis: Capex ihike & personal tax changes significant
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Budget LIVE analysis: Capex ihike & personal tax changes significant

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Narendra Modi government’s last full budget before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Calling it the first budget in ‘Amrit Kaal’, the finance minister said the Indian economy is on a right track and heading towards a bright future. The budget is being keenly watched by all…

Budget 2023: FM Sitharaman’s big push for Railways with ₹ 2.4 lakh crore outlay
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Budget 2023: FM Sitharaman’s big push for Railways with ₹ 2.4 lakh crore outlay

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the biggest-ever push for Indian Railways with a capital outlay of ₹2.40 lakh crore. Compared to the last fiscal year, it is a rise of 65.6 per cent and nine times higher than the railway allocation in 2013-14. “The Indian Railways capital outlay has been set at 2.40 lakh crore,…

Govt to launch ₹2,200-crore Aatmanirbhar clean plant programme: Sitharaman

Govt to launch ₹2,200-crore Aatmanirbhar clean plant programme: Sitharaman

The government will launch a ₹2,200-crore Aatmanirbhar clean plant programme, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday. Presenting the Budget for 2023-24, she said an agriculture accelerator fund will also be set up to encourage agri-startups in rural areas. She further said to enhance yield of extra long staple cotton, the government will adopt a cluster-based…

Budget 2023: Sitharaman announces outlay of ₹79,000 crore for PMAY, 65% higher than last year

Budget 2023: Sitharaman announces outlay of ₹79,000 crore for PMAY, 65% higher than last year

Presenting the final full budget of the Modi government ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced an outlay of ₹79,000 crore towards the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). “Outlay for PM Awas Yojana is being enhanced by 66%, to more than ₹79,000 crore,” said Sitharaman, who presented her fifth consecutive…

Budget 2023: Upper deposit level for senior citizens’ saving scheme increased

Budget 2023: Upper deposit level for senior citizens’ saving scheme increased

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced enhancing the maximum deposit level of Senior Citizens’ Saving Scheme (SCSS) from ₹15 lakh to ₹30 lakh. She also announced enhancing the maximum deposit limit for Monthly Income Accounts Scheme from ₹4.5 lakh to ₹9 lakh for single accounts, and ₹9 lakh to ₹15 lakh for joint accounts. The enhancement in the maximum…