DAK seeks GST exemption on medicines
With the recent introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (JK), Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today has sought GST exemption on medicines that would bring huge relief to patients. President DAK Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement issued here said that GST exemption would keep medicines within […]
Clashes erupt in south Kashmir’s Anantnag
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1 died, 2 injured in major road accident at Awantipora
One person of a family died on the spot, while mother-daughter duo was critically injured when the vehicle they were travelling in, collided with another vehicle, on National Highway at Jawbehara area of Awantipora in South Kashmir today. According to the sources, a Maruti 800 car was on its way near Jawbehara area, when it […]
Amarnath Attack: JK police forms SIT to probe the attack
The Jammu and Kashmir Police today constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the attack on a bus carrying Amarnath yatris on July 10 in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, media reports said. According to a news gathering agency, the SIT will be headed by DIG South Kashmir, SP Pani. It also includes SSP Anantnag, Altaf […]
Jammu-Srinagar highway reopened for traffic
The Jammu-Srinagar Highway was today reopened for traffic after remaining suspended for a day due to heavy rains in Ramban and Udhampur districts. “Traffic on the highway has been restored with the rest of the country after suspension due to landslides triggered by heavy overnight rains,” police officials said. The highway was closed following landslides […]
Pulwama shuts against forces ‘high-handedness’
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UN chief urges Pakistan, India to resolve Kashmir issue through dialogue
UN chief Antonio Guterres today urged Pakistan and India to resolve Kashmir issue through engagement and dialogue. “We reiterate the need for the parties to find a peaceful solution through engagement and dialogue,” Guterres’ spokesperson, Dujarric said at a daily press on Thursday. Dujarric’s remarks came when he was asked if the Secretary-General is paying […]
3 killed in Doda house collapse
Three members of a family were reportedly killed when their house collapsed in Tanta village of Khara in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. According to the sources, Muhammad Abass, his wife and daughter were buried alive when their house collapsed following continuous rainfall. The deceased were identified as Muhammad Abass (25), his […]
Chaos in GB Panth hospital as doctors went on strike
Doctors today went on strike in GB Panth hospital Srinagar after an attendant allegedly thrashed a doctor on duty, reports said. According to the witness, an attendant who lost a new-born baby yesterday had an altercation with the doctor. However, the dispute was solved amicably by the staff at the hospital yesterday. However, according to […]
CM pays tribute to Army jawans killed in Keran sector
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today paid tributes to the jawans who were killed in Keran sector. Two jawans were killed in firing on Wednesday in firing by Pakistani troopers in Kupwara’s Keran sector.
