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With no revenue deficit grant, HP stares at fiscal turmoil

SHIMLA, Feb. 3 -- The 16th Finance Commission's decision to discontinue the revenue deficit grant (RDG) is set to hit the cash-strapped Himachal Pradesh hard, plunging the state into a deeper financia... Read More


MP Rashid highlights 'attacks' on Kashmiris

Srinagar, Feb. 3 -- Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid lodged a protest in Parliament over attacks on Kashmiris in states outside J&K, the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) said on Monday. "Rashid disrupted the pro... Read More


At Rs.43,290 cr, J&K's allocation goes up by 4.72%

Srinagar, Feb. 2 -- The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been allocated a budget of Rs.43,290.29 crore proposed in the Union Budget 2026-27, an increase of Rs.1,950.07 crore (4.72%) as compare... Read More


At Rs.43,290 cr, J&K's allocation up 4.72%

Srinagar, Feb. 2 -- The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been allocated a budget of Rs.43,290.29 crore proposed in the Union budget 2026-27, an increase of Rs.1,950.07 crore (4.72%) as compare... Read More


Developing mountain trails a welcome step: Hoteliers

Dharamshala, Feb. 2 -- The tourism and hospitality industry in Himachal Pradesh has lauded the budget announcement of developing ecologically sustainable mountain trails in the hill state. It would be... Read More


Expect below normal rain this month

Dharamshala, Feb. 2 -- The India Meteorological Department (Shimla unit) has stated that there is a low to moderate probability (35-55%) that most parts of Himachal are likely to receive below-normal ... Read More


Himachal's concerns ignored, says Sukhu

Dharamshala, Feb. 2 -- Expressing disappointment over the Union Budget 2026-27, Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu described it as an anti-poor and anti-farmer budget and stated that it ig... Read More


MLA seeks citizenship to PoK women

Srinagar, Feb. 2 -- Sheikh Khurshid, leader of the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), on Sunday said that he had submitted a resolution in the J&K assembly, seeking citizenship for women and children who came... Read More


Peanuts, says Oppn; growth oriented: LG

Srinagar, Feb. 2 -- The budget allocation had a mixed response in J&K with Opposition criticising it as peanuts, more security and administration oriented than development while the BJP hailed it for ... Read More


NDA set to reach 137 RS berths this year

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The BJP-led NDA government is set to tighten its grip on the Rajya Sabha this year by taking its tally to at least 137 seats (including nominated members) while the Opposition and... Read More