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‘No proposal to enhance pension for widows’

by Raja Syed Rather
February 13, 2026
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Jammu, Feb 13: The J&K Government on Friday said that there is presently no proposal to further enhance the widow pension under the Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS), Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) or under the National Social Assistance Programme.

Replying to an un-starred A.Q No. 1314 tabled by MLA Dr Devinder Kumar, the Minister In-charge Social Welfare Department informed the House that the widow pension under ISSS and IGNWPS has already been enhanced along with other components vide Government Order No. 96-JK (SWD) of 2025 dated 03.04.2025 for eligible beneficiaries.

The government further stated that the present age-wise monthly pension provided to eligible beneficiaries is Rs 1,250 for widows aged between 40–59 years, Rs 1,500 for those aged 60–79 years, and Rs 2,000 for beneficiaries aged 80 years and above—(KNO)

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Legislators raise key public issues in LA

by Raja Syed Rather
April 4, 2026
Legislators raise key public issues in LA

Jammu, Apr 04: Several important public issues were raised by the Members during the Zero Hour in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday, seeking timely intervention and action from the...

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Protect MLAs’ dignity, privileges: Speaker

by Raja Syed Rather
April 4, 2026
Protect MLAs’ dignity, privileges: Speaker

Jammu, Apr 04: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday directed the government to take the corrective measures to maintain the dignity, privilege and protocol of the Members...

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FCS&CA intensifies petroleum supply vigil

by Raja Syed Rather
April 4, 2026
FCS&CA intensifies petroleum supply vigil

Srinagar, Apr 04: In view of the prevailing geopolitical situation affecting petroleum supply chains, the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Kashmir has intensified its monitoring mechanisms to ensure...

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NLU in Budgam still in planning stage: Govt

by Raja Syed Rather
April 4, 2026
NLU in Budgam still in planning stage: Govt

MANUU campus project awaits Centre’s nod Jammu, Apr 04: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said the proposed National Law University (NLU) in Budgam has not been established yet, as the matter...

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Govt’s response on NLU ‘mockery of Assembly’: Mehdi

by Raja Syed Rather
April 4, 2026
Govt’s response on NLU ‘mockery of Assembly’: Mehdi

Jammu, Apr 04: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Budgam, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi on Saturday termed the government’s reply on the proposed National Law University (NLU) as a “mockery of the Assembly”, saying...

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NHPC employs 13,800 contract workers in J&K: GoI

by Raja Syed Rather
April 4, 2026
NHPC employs 13,800 contract workers in J&K: GoI

Srinagar, Apr 04: The Government of India (GoI) has said that around 13,800 contractual workers are currently engaged across various projects of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) and its joint ventures in the...

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Traders flag gaps, Admin vows swift Lal Chowk revamp

by Raja Syed Rather
April 4, 2026

Srinagar, Apr 04: With tourist footfall rising and pressure on civic infrastructure mounting, the Traders Association Lal Chowk on Saturday pitched for a comprehensive revamp of the city’s commercial hub during a meeting...

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