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CM Omar Abdullah presents his second budget as Finance Minister

JAMMU, Feb. 6 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presented the Budget 2026-27 before the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, marking his second Budget as the Minister of Finance saying that it ... Read More


Prolonged closure of key tourist spots impacts livelihoods; CM to take up reopening issue with Home Minister

JAMMU, Feb. 6 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the prolonged closure of several tourist destinations has caused distress among local youth, and the government is considering a relief pa... Read More


Govt claims U'khand State Minority Education Authority will reform system

Dehradun, Feb. 6 -- The Uttarakhand government has set up the Uttarakhand State Minority Education Authority which is aimed to replace and abolish the Uttarakhand Madrasa Board from July this year. Ut... Read More


Mobile phones banned during safaris in Corbett Tiger Reserve

Dehradun, Feb. 6 -- The Corbett Tiger Reserve administration has enforced a complete ban on the use of mobile phones during jungle safaris across all the tourism zones with effect from today, as part ... Read More


MP Kartikeya Sharma introduces "Shakti Samman" Bill in Rajya Sabha; Proposes AI-powered portal and "Equal Value" standard to bridge gender pay gap

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- In a landmark legislative move aimed at achieving true economic justice for Indian women, Member of Parliament Kartikeya Sharma has introduced The Shakti Samman (Pay Parity for Wo... Read More


Child Safety Bill on social media left hanging

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- BJP National Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda's second attempt to introduce India's first proposed law aimed at restricting social media access for children was unsuccessful on ... Read More


Meghalaya Coal Mine death toll rises to 25; President Murmu, PM Modi condole loss of lives

Shillong, Feb. 6 -- The death toll in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills coal mine incident has risen to 25 as rescue operations continue amid challenging conditions. Vikash Kumar, Superintendent of Poli... Read More


All demands of legislators being considered: HP CM; MLAs' priority planning meeting begins in Shimla

Shimla, Feb. 6 -- A two-day MLAs' priority planning meeting began in Shimla on Friday under the chairmanship of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, with discussions focused on cons... Read More


Government has taken steps to fill up vacancies in remote areas: CM Omar Abdullah Posts in Gurez largely filled as per sanctioned strength: CM

JAMMU, Feb. 6 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the House that posts in the Gurez area are to a large extent filled up as per the sanctioned strength, and staff are posted strictly in acc... Read More


RBI doubles collateral-free loan ceiling for small businesses to Rs.20 lakh after 16 years

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday that small businesses can now avail of loans up to Rs.20 lakh without any collateral, which is double what they were allowed until n... Read More