Youth NC leader expresses concern over water crisis in Loran
Poonch: Provincial President of Youth National Conference, Ajaz Jan on Wednesday expressed concern over prevailing water crisis in hilly belt Loran. Jan, who was on a day long tour of Loran area of Poonch, met several deputations and held series of meetings with local population, Addressing a press statement later, Jan said that peo0le of […]
Govt announces Tax exemption to start-ups
New Delhi: Startups receiving investments from Ventures Capital Fund are exempt from taxation as per provision of Section 56, (2) (vii b) of Income Tax Act 1961 (Act). Angel Fund is sub category of Ventures Capital Fund under Category-I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), hence, eligible for the same exemption, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush […]
BSNL makes special efforts to provide smooth connectivity for Amaranath yatries
Jammu: BSNL Jammu & Kashmir Telecom Circle has made special efforts to provide smooth connectivity for communication requirements of Yatries visiting the Amaranath Shrine along Pahalgam route, Baltal route and up to the Holy cave, a spokesman of the telecom service provider said. “Ten sites with 15 combo (2G+3G) BTS have been commissioned. BSNL only […]
RBI says all coins must be accepted as legal tender
Mumbai, Jun 26 (PTI) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Wednesday asked the public, casting aside their doubts, to continue accepting coins of various denominations pumped into circulation regularly. The RBI puts into circulation coins minted by the central government. It said coins have distinctive features which are being introduced from time to time with various […]
Pak’s provincial government approves its first Sikh only school
Peshawar, Jun 26 (PTI) The first Sikh-only school will soon be established in Peshawar in northwest Pakistan’s Khyber Pakthunkhwa, authorities have announced. The provincial Auqaf Department of the Khyber Pakthunkhwa Government decided to approve building the school and has allocated Rs 22 lakhs for its construction in the Peshawar city. “The elected representatives of the […]
UP: Hindus ‘gift’ land for graveyard to Muslims in Faizabad
Faizabad, Jun 25 (PTI) Hindus in Uttar Pradesh’s Faizabad district have donated land to Muslims for a burial ground as part of an initiative by a BJP legislator to foster amity and harmony between the two communities. The land, which is adjacent to an existing graveyard, was a bone of contention between Hindus and Muslims […]
NGT refuses to unseal Haj House in Ghaziabad
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) The National Green Tribunal Wednesday refused to unseal the Haj House in Ghaziabad for failing to setup a sewage treatment plant (STP). The Haj House in Uttar Pradesh’s Arthala village is an under-construction seven-storey building located near the Hindon river and it was sealed last year. A vacation bench headed by […]
UHM Amit Shah chairs security review meeting for Amarnath Yatra at SKICC
Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing a security review meeting at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) for upcoming Amarnath Yatra in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik also present in the meeting including top officials. The annual pilgrimage starts from Srinagar and Pahalgam and ends at […]
Govt supressing media: Cong in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday accused the government of using “suppressive” tactics against the media. He alleged during the Zero Hour that the government was “undemocratic” and suffered from “megalomania”, claiming that it used its advertisement measures to pressure the media. His remarks […]
Over 6.84 lakh vacant posts in central government departments: Govt
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) Amid chorus over lack of jobs, the government Wednesday said over 6.84 lakh posts were vacant in different departments under it. Of the total sanctioned strength of 38.02 lakh, 31.18 lakh were filled as on March 1, 2018, leaving 6.84 lakh posts vacant, according to a written reply by Minister […]
