J&K
PMFBY extended to farmers of all districts in J-K
In a significant move towards the welfare of the farmers, the government has extended Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to the farmers of all 20 districts of UT of J&K.
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J&K
No property tax for small houses; meagre for small businesses
It was clarified that all the poor, marginalized having small houses having built-up areas up to 1000 square feet have been exempted from paying any property tax.
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Education
SED orders completion of classes 1st to 7th, 9th exams within March
In order to commence with new classwork, School Education Department on Thursday ordered the completion of examinations of classes 1st to 7th and 9th till March 20.
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J&K
Former CMs, other political leaders oppose property tax in J-K
The political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have opposed the property tax announced by the government.
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J&K
Property tax rates in J-K lower than other states/UTs: J-K Admin
The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday said the tax implications are progressive in nature with minimum implication to small businesses and households.
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J&K
J-K admin unveils property tax levy rules
The administration of J&K unveiled rules for levying, assessment and collection of property tax in the limits of municipal councils and committees of the UT.
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J&K
Three Kashmiris dead in Rajasthan accident
Two Pulwama residents were among three Kashmiris, who died in a road accident in Churu area of Rajasthan on Monday, officials said here.
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Kashmir
Stone quarry ban leaves thousands of families in distress
The ban on stone quarrying in Jammu & Kashmir since 2016 has devastated thousands of households who relied on the business for a living.
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Kupwara cyclist begins nine-month bicycle journey to Saudi Arabia for Umrah
Parvaiz Ahmed Lachi, 29, from Kupwara has set out on a nine-month bicycle journey to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, inspired by a Kerala man's walk to Makkah.
ACB chargesheets 10 in ₹7.12 lakh Kupwara bridge embezzlement case
ACB has chargesheeted 10 people, including two retired executive engineers, over an alleged ₹7.12 lakh embezzlement linked to the Lastiyal-Kalaroose bridge in Kupwara.
Omar Abdullah says cabinet reshuffle will not happen before August 15
CM Omar Abdullah says J&K cabinet reshuffle is a "work in progress" but won't happen before Aug. 15; sources say new Kashmir Valley faces likely to be inducted.
MeT forecasts heavy rain, flash flood risk
Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasts widespread rain and thundershowers across J&K through August 19, with heavy rainfall and flash flood risk peaking August 11.
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