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Govt formally approves 19% fare hike for commercial vehicles
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha-led administration has approved a fare hike of 19% for all commercial passenger vehicles in J&K.
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Transporters call off strike in J&K after ‘19% fare hike’
All J&K Transporters Welfare Committee – an amalgam of various transport associations— on Wednesday called off its indefinite strike in J&K.
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J&K transporters defer strike call following authorities’ assurance
The All J&K Transporters Welfare Association has deferred proposed indefinite strike call from February 24 following government's assurance.
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J&K Transport Welfare Association to go on indefinite strike
Hundreds of transporters associated with All J&K Transport Welfare Association are set to go on an indefinite strike from February 24.
Kashmir
‘Reports about renewal of old vehicle documents baseless’
SRINAGAR — Transport authorities on Thursday outrightly refuted the news reports about the renewal of old vehicle documents of 15 years old vehicles without...
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Government withdraws 30% fare hike on public transport in J&K
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Government today withdraw 30 per cent fare hike on public transport in the Union Territory.The fare hike was ordered vide...
Kashmir
Flouting COVID-19 protocol, cab drivers overcharge in Pulwama
PULWAMA — Residents of several areas in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday complained of overcharging by cab drivers, on various routes.The passengers alleged...
Business & Economy
‘SoPs being framed for resuming public transport, tourism’
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P K Pole Monday said that the administration in Kashmir is busy in thorough consultations with the stakeholders and experts to frame Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for resuming public transport and re-opening tourist places in Kashmir.
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J&K households face continued price pressure as essential commodity costs remain elevated
J&K households face continued price pressure as essential commodity costs remain elevated despite price monitoring, inspections and consumer-protection measures.
Former MLC Syed Asgar Ali returns to PDP
Former Kishtwar MLC Syed Asgar Ali has returned to the PDP in Srinagar in the presence of party president Mehbooba Mufti after joining NC in 2019.
Jamaat-e-Islami rift widens as former chief distances group from JDF
Jamaat-e-Islami’s internal dispute has widened as Ghulam Mohammad Bhat distances it from JDF, while Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz seek due process.
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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.