News Topic:J&K Housing & Urban Development Department

J&K notifies Common Duct Policy 2026 to curb repeated road excavation for utilities

J&K has notified the Common Duct Policy 2026, mandating shared underground utility corridors to reduce repeated road excavation for utility networks.

J-K advances urban development with new draft policies

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has taken a significant step towards enhancing urban development by formulating the new draft policies.

Controversial property tax deadline extended in J-K amidst outcry

Amid controversy over the imposition of property tax in Jammu & Kashmir, the administration of the UT has extended the deadline for filing property tax returns.

Property Tax: Government seeks feedback from general public

Amid growing criticism over the imposition of property tax in Jammu & Kashmir, the administration has sought feedback from the general public.

No property tax for 40 percent of J-K’s urban population, says LG

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that 40 percent of J&K’s urban population will have to pay no property tax.

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.

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.

Govt imposes property tax in J-K

The J&K Government on Tuesday ordered the imposition of property tax at five percent of taxable annual value (TAV) for residential properties.

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Two alleged house robberies reported in Tral’s Aaligund

Two alleged robberies in Aaligund village of Tral have raised security concerns, with villagers urging police to identify the masked suspects.

Farooq Abdullah rules out NC split, assures grievance-ridden MLAs of action

Farooq Abdullah rules out a split in the NC after meeting around 16 MLAs, while Nazir Gurezi says legislators only want their grievances addressed.

JKPSC without regular Chairman for over 3 months, six member posts vacant

JKPSC has been without a regular Chairman for over three months, with six member posts vacant as thousands of candidates await recruitment updates.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.