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Rs 62,683 crore lying unclaimed in banks; thousands of crores await owners

Jammu, Aug. 4 -- Unclaimed deposits lying with Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have risen to Rs 62,683.19 crore as of June 30, 2026, prompting the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to roll out a s... Read More


J&K reports Rs 193.49 crore bank fraud in 2025-26

Jammu, Aug. 3 -- Even as the number of reported financial fraud cases in Jammu and Kashmir declined significantly over the past three years, the total amount involved surged to Rs 193.49 crore in 2025... Read More


Govt tightens purse strings, caps last-quarter spending at 25%

JAMMU, July 31 -- In a move aimed at ensuring better financial discipline, timely execution of development works and preventing a year-end rush in expenditure, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has iss... Read More


RS clears bill: Insulting 'Vande Mataram' may now invite imprisonment up to 3 years'

Jammu, July 29 -- The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending statutory protection to the national song 'Vande Mataram' and makin... Read More