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  The Indian government has doubled the effective tax paid on the import of gold and silver to a total of 18.4% from the previous 9.2%, effective from May 13, 2026. It made the changes through two separate notifications issued late night on May 12. Previously, the basic customs duty…

12 May 2026, Srinagar :Akashvani Srinagar organized a grand musical concert at its auditorium hall to commemorate 90 glorious years of broadcasting by Akashvani. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from artists, listeners, cultural personalities, and media professionals who gathered to celebrate the enduring legacy of radio broadcasting in the country.…

Authorities on Tuesday advised the public not to panic in case any blast-like sound is heard between 11:00 a.m. and 01:00 p.m., stating that the activity has already been intimated by the Control Room of Air Force Station Malangpora in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. According to an…

  Srinagar, May 12 : One student lost his life while three others sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out during the intervening night at a Mosque-cum-Darul Uloom on Court Road Mattan Chowk in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. The fire erupted at Darul Uloom Baba Haider Reshi,…

New Delhi, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt fuel-saving measures, including work-from-home practices, online classes, virtual meetings and increased use of public transport, in view of the escalating Middle East crisis and rising pressure on global energy supplies. Addressing concerns over the economic impact of…

Committee to ensure timely promotions, address stagnation and fill vacancies across departments Jammu: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has reconstituted a High-Level Committee to monitor the conduct of Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) across all departments in the Union Territory.According to Government Order No. 895-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated May 11,…

Action carried out under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan to dismantle narcotics networks and illegal assets Kulgam: In a significant action under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, Police in Kulgam, in collaboration with the Revenue Department, retrieved nearly one kanal of State land allegedly occupied illegally by a person involved in drug…

11 MAY 2026  Srinagar : The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is set to launch the second tranche of auction of limestone blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on May 12, 2026, at Srinagar. Building upon the successful initiation of mineral block auctions in the UT,…

Srinagar, May 11:The Meteorological Department has predicted widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours. According to the weather bulletin issued by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, gusty winds ranging between 50 and 60 kilometres per hour, with speeds…

  Srinagar, May 11 : Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered two separate FIRs against hotel and homestay owners in Srinagar for alleged violations under Section 8(23)B of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, officials said. According to officials, Police Station Rajbagh registered FIR No. 20/2026 against the owners of Hotel…