Kerala to oppose move to bring petrol, diesel under GST regime
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala on Thursday said it will vehemently oppose any move to bring petrol and diesel under the GST regime as that will further reduce revenue generation for the state and asserted that the Centre should reduce its levies on the two commodities to provide relief to the common people. Central excise and state VAT […]
Lt Governor attends Passing out Parade
Pays homage to the martyrs of Fire and Emergency Services who have laid down their lives in the line of duty
UDHAMPUR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Passing out Parade of 669 cadets of J&K Fire and Emergency Services at SKPA, Udhampur. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor extended his best wishes to all trainee Fire Fighters who successfully completed their training, and asked them to perform their duty with highest degree of commitment […]
Union Minister visits IIT Saffron Spice Park
Holds interaction with various delegations
PULWAMA: Under the Union Government’s public outreach programme, the Union Minister of State for Communications, Devusinh Chauhan had a detailed visit to Indian International Trade Saffron Spice Park, Pampore on Thursday where he inspected various departments of the processing unit. In addition to the Stigma Separation Center, the minister also inspected the drawing, grading, packing […]
Government committed to develop industrial sector in JK: Som Parkash
Says govt to create employment avenues for youth
SRINAGAR: Union Minister of State for Industries and Commerce (I&C), Som Parkash Thursday chaired a meeting to review the performance of I&C department of Jammu and Kashmir at SKICC, Srinagar. During the meeting, Parkash highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir has a vast potential for the industrial sector and the present government under the leadership of […]
Obtaining passport: Vigilance clearance now mandatory for govt employees
Srinagar: The government of Jammu and Kashmir has made vigilance clearance mandatory for obtaining passport by a government employee, stating that the current system does not contain any mechanism to deny passport to employees under suspension or facing departmental inquiry or prosecution on account of serious charges. As per an order, the government stated that […]
Practice yoga at least 5 minutes a day, says minister Sonowal
Baramulla: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday appealed to people to spend at least five minutes every day practicing yoga for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Inaugurating a yoga demonstration-cum-ayush exhibition here, Sonowal said youths should take a keen interest in the practice as it plays a vital role in changing the lives. “I appeal to […]
Lt Guv Manoj Sinha to address Pan IIT’s Global Virtual Technology Summit 2021
Two-day virtual affair to be held on September 17th- 18th
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha is scheduled to address Pan IIT’s Global Virtual Technology Summit 2021, Delhi, a statement issued by the organization said. PanIIT India – an umbrella body representing the alumni of IITs is organizing its flagship event PI-WOT 2021 – Global Virtual Technology Summit hosting political leaders, industry experts, […]
COVID-19: Booster dose not central theme at the moment: Govt
New Delhi: The government on Thursday said COVID-19 booster shot is not the central theme in scientific discussion as well as in the public health domain at the moment and getting the two doses remain the main priority. Responding to a question at a press briefing, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said administering both the […]
Timely diagnosis, medical management upped survival chances: Study
New Delhi: A study on Covid-associated mucormycosis, spanning patients from 11 hospitals across five states in northern India, has suggested that timely diagnosis along with early surgical and medical management offered better chances of survival for them, a leading healthcare group said on Thursday. The study was based on clinical profile of Covid-associated mucormycosis (CAM […]
JK reports 170 new covid-19 cases
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 170 new covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said Thursday. They said 41 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 129 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total count to 327466. There was no death due to […]
