At LoC village, soldiers, locals celebrate new year over cups of tea, dance
Churunda (Uri): As people across the country ushered in the new year on Sunday night, at the Line of Control here soldiers celebrate it hours before. They had to return to their night duties — guarding and patrolling the LoC with Pakistan. But before they returned to their posts, they shared greetings over hot cups […]
Petrol, diesel sales drop as winter sets in
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel sales in India slumped in December as setting in of winter tapered demand, preliminary data of state-owned firms showed on Monday. Petrol sales of the three state-owned firms, which control 90 per cent of the fuel market, fell 1.4 per cent to 2.72 million tonnes in December 2023 when compared […]
GST collections rise 10 pc to Rs 1.64 lakh cr in Dec
New Delhi: Continuing the upward trend, GST collections rose 10 per cent to about Rs 1.64 lakh crore in December compared to Rs 1.49 lakh crore in the same month a year ago. During the April-December 2023 period, gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection witnessed a robust 12 per cent growth, reaching Rs 14.97 […]
VBSY: A renewed commitment to holistic development in JK
By: Shahid Shabir Hussain Makhdoomi In a significant stride towards fostering development and progress, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra has made its mark in the picturesque region of Jammu and Kashmir. It translates to “Developed India Pledge Journey,” is a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing socio-economic challenges and harnessing the immense potential for growth in […]
Khalil Gibran: Writings with spiritual adventure
By: Aubaid Akhoon Khalil Gibran, born in Lebanon in 1883, stands as a celebrated figure, a luminary whose brilliance reverberates through the ages. His profound insights, poetic eloquence, and philosophical reflections have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries. Contribution to the World of Literature Gibran’s literary legacy stands […]
No climate for cricket
By: Chris McMillan The recently concluded men’s Cricket World Cup in India reached record audiences. But there was one thing the organisers did not want those viewers to see (other than India’s defeat by Australia in the final): cricket’s own climate crisis. Along with battling heat and humidity, players were forced to contend with unhealthy […]
Union minister Jitendra Singh reviews pace of work on AIIMS Jammu
Jammu: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday reviewed the pace of work on All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu and asked the hospital administration and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to double their efforts to complete the prestigious project as early as possible. The minister of state in the Prime Minister’s Office […]
DC Srinagar conducts whirlwind tour of City
Inspects ongoing developmental works at various places SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Monday undertook a whirlwind tour of the City to inspect and oversee the progress of works being carried out on various developmental projects in different areas of the City. The Deputy Commissioner accompanied by the Officers of the line […]
