NEW DELHI — The Centre has allocated Rs 41,000.07 crore to Jammu and Kashmir in the Union Budget for 2025-26, which is almost the same as the revised estimate for the 2024-25 fiscal. Additionally, the Jammu and Kashmir Police — directly controlled by the Union home ministry since the abrogation of Article 370 and the […]
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‘Pragmatic’ Budget reflects India’s growing aspiration to stimulate private sector: LG
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called the Union Budget “pragmatic”, and said it reflects India’s growing aspiration for accelerated growth and to stimulate the private sector. Sinha also said the revised tax structure is a historic move to bring change in the lives of the middle class. “My heartfelt […]
I-cards, registration on e-Shram portal for 1 crore gig workers: Finance Minister
NEW DELHI — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government will arrange identity cards and registration on the e-Shram portal to assist 1 crore gig workers. Presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, the finance minister also said a scheme for the socio-economic upliftment of urban workers will be implemented. “…Gig workers of online platforms […]
Omar Abdullah meets Sitharaman, discusses steps to reduce dependency on Centre
NEW DELHI — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and discussed the economic and financial progress with a focus to generate revenues so as to reduce dependency on the Centre, officials said. The meeting assumes significance as the National Conference-led government is likely to present its […]