News Topic:Panchayati Raj

Will not levy any property tax in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha

SRINAGAR — Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the administration would not levy any property tax in Jammu and...

J&K to have elected District Development Councils

SRINAGAR — In a major move, the Government of India has amended Jammu & Kashmir’s Panchayati Raj Law - 1989 for establishment of District...

LG Sinha assures mega economic package for J&K

SRINAGAR — While addressing a press conference at Raj Bhawan, honourable LG Manoj Sinha told reporters that every Panchayat will get Rs 10 lac,...

B2V3: Govt sanctions Rs 10 lakh grant for each Panchayat

SRINAGAR — The government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday accorded sanction to the grant of Rs. 10 lakh in favour of each Panchayat...

Fed up with ‘detention’, father-daughter Panch duo resign

KULGAM — Fed up with the continuous virtual ‘detention’, father-daughter Panch duo from Manigam ward number 1 and 2 of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district...

Panchayat members threaten mass resignation in Kashmir

SRINAGAR — Panchayat members on Wednesday threatened mass resignation amidst growing attacks on them in Kashmir.J&K Panchayat Conference leader Nazir Gujjar said that Government...

J&K admin amends protocols for BDC chairpersons

On Wednesday, the administration amended rules to give Block Development Council (BDC) chairpersons in Jammu and Kashmir a status equivalent to that of Army brigadier.

Elected members of PRIs, ULBs to get Life Insurance

The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, approved life insurance cover of Rs. 25 lakhs to all elected BDC Chairmen, Sarpanches, Panches and all elected members of Municipal Bodies of Jammu and Kashmir in case of death due to a militancy related incident.

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J&K approves free LPG scheme for AAY families, six refills annually

J&K has approved a four-year free LPG scheme for eligible AAY households, providing six domestic cylinder refills annually through verified beneficiaries.

J&K floods damage 24,000+ houses, 5,300 roads and 1.06 lakh hectares

J&K government says floods and cloudbursts damaged over 24,000 houses, 5,300 roads and affected 1.06 lakh hectares of crops in 2025-27.

Omar Abdullah moves J&K Assembly resolution seeking full statehood

Omar Abdullah moved a J&K Assembly resolution seeking immediate restoration of full statehood, amid BJP protests over references to earlier resolutions.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.