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With Rs 3747 crore in unpaid dues, Govt J&K’s largest power defaulter

By Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, April 2 The government of Kashmir is itself the largest defaulter on electricity payments, with unpaid dues across its departments, public agencies and security establishments rising to about Rs 3747 crore, a burden that is straining the region’s already fragile power distribution system.  The figure was disclosed by Chief Minister […]

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J&K spent over Rs 937 million on newspaper advertising in 2 years

Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, April 1 The government has distributed more than 937 million rupees in advertising revenue to newspapers over the past two financial years, underscoring the continued role of state spending in sustaining the region’s print media industry. According to data presented in the legislative assembly, 382 publications are currently empaneled with the […]

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Assembly allows debate on Land Grants Bill as other proposals stall 

Kashmir Impulse Desk Jammu, April 1 The Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly on Wednesday allowed the introduction of a closely watched bill seeking to restore earlier provisions governing land leases, even as several other proposals were withdrawn or rejected after debate and government assurances. The measure, introduced by National Conference legislator Tanvir Sadiq, calls for […]

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Govt moves to clear pending salaries of pandemic health workers

Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, April 1 The government said on Wednesday that it is processing the release of pending salaries for hundreds of health care workers who were hired on a contractual basis during the Covid-19 pandemic, nearly three years after their services ended. The Health and Medical Education Department said the move follows directions […]