JK Assembly approves resolution to extend GST to the state
J&K Assembly today approved the resolution to extend the GST to the state. The resolution was approved with voice vote as opposition NC and Congress protested in the assembly. The assembly during its special session adopted the new law after finance minister Dr. Haseeb Drabu assured and pronounced ‘safeguards’ for the fiscal and political autonomy […]
Missing IAF chopper found in Arunachal, all crew members dead
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Assembly session: Maintain decorum of House, appeals Speaker to Members
Taking serious note of the objectionable behavior of some legislators in the House, Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta today appealed the Members to maintain dignity of the legislature while raising their issues. “The Members must show respect to each other, maintain highest standards of decency and dignity, discuss the public issues in a most […]
Traders federation Sopore protests against GST implementation
Following the shutdown call given by the Jammu and Kashmir Coordination Committee (JKCC), scores of members of traders federation Sopore protested against the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Most of the shops and other business establishments were shut in Sopore. President of federation , Haji Muhammad Ashraf Ganaie said, ” We are against this new […]
CM Mehbooba apologises for ‘lynching’ remarks by her colleague
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today apologised for the ‘lynching’ remark of her cabinet colleague Imran Raza Ansari. Chief Minister, who was present in the lower house said that Imran’s remark, for a moment, had taken her aback. However, she said: “I don’t think Imran meant to say what he said.” She said that this should […]
Minor girl’s body recovered from Kulgam
A dead body of a minor girl was recovered on Wednesday morning by a fisherman in Nallah Veshu near Wanpora, Arwani of Kulgam district.Reports said that an eight year old girl had drowned in the Nullah near Sekul area six days back.The deceased has been identified as Zulfaan, daughter of Fareed Ahmad Bajad, resident of Reasi. […]
CASO launched in south Kashmir’s Shopian
Government forces today launched a cordon and search operation () in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, reports said. According to the reports, forces personnel of 55RR along with SoG launched the CASO in Sugan village of Shopian district following the inputs about the presence of militants in the area. More details awaited.
Kashmir shuts to protest GST implementation
Most business establishments were shut across Kashmir Valley today due to a strike over alleged high-handedness of the government and the proposed rollout of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the state. The strike, called by Jammu and Kashmir Coordination Committee (JKCC), prompted the authorities to impose restrictions in parts of Srinagar, the summer capital. […]
Man electrocuted to death, another injured in north Kashmir’s Rafiabad area
A middle-aged man was electrocuted to death while another injured at Dazna area of Rafiabad in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. According to reports, the deceased has been identified as Sahil Ahmed Najar son of Abdul Gaffar Najar Resident of Dazna Village of Rafiabad. Reports said that the accident happened when the men were digging […]
Muslim man dons burqa to escape lynching
Paranoid over the recent lynching of Muslims, a 42-year-old assistant engineer in Aligarh’s Kasimpur power station was caught at the railway station on Sunday afternoon wearing a burqa, Times of India reported. The reports said that the travellers alerted GRP men about his suspicious movement. However, GRP observed his suspicious movements for some time before they detained […]
