CS reviews disaster preparedness of J&K
JAMMU, DEC 01: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held a detailed meeting of the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRR&R) to take assessment of its measures taken for disaster mitigation in J&K. Those who attended include Principal Secretary, Home and DMRR&R Departments; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir/Jammu; Relief Commissioner and other concerned officers and […]
GST collection rises 8.5 pc to Rs 1.82 lakh cr in Nov
NEW DELHI, Dec 1 (PTI): Gross GST collections grew 8.5 per cent to over Rs 1.82 lakh crore in November on account of increased sales spurred by the festive season. The Central GST collection stood at Rs 34,141 crore, State GST at Rs 43,047 crore, Integrated IGST (Rs 91,828 crore) and cess (Rs 13,253 crore), […]
Search continues for two missing car accident victims in Doda
JAMMU, Dec 1 (PTI): A search operation to trace out two persons who went missing after their car plunged into Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district continued for the second day on Sunday, officials said. Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Mehta visited the accident site in […]
Every person affected by HIV has right to live with dignity: Secretary Health
JAMMU, DEC 01: Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah today remarked that every person affected by HIV has right to live with dignity and as society we must work together to create an environment of understanding, compassion and support for them. The Secretary made these remarks during an event organized by […]
PM hails BSF on its raising day
New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Border Security Force on its raising day, saying it stands as a critical line of defence, embodying courage, dedication and exceptional service. “Warm wishes to the Border Security Force on their Raising Day! The BSF stands as a critical line of defence, […]
ATF price hiked 1.45%, commercial LPG up Rs 16.5 per cylinder
NEW DELHI, Dec 1 (PTI): Jet fuel, or ATF, price on Sunday was hiked by 1.45 per cent and rates of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants increased by Rs 16.5 per 19-kg cylinder in the monthly revision done in line with international oil price trends. The aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased […]
Kashmir to witness heavy precipitation, prolonged cold spells this winter: IMD Scientist
Says region will witness intense cold, frequent snowfall Srinagar: Kashmir has started showing signs of winter arrival with noticeable shifts in the weather pattern. The region is bracing for harsh weather conditions this winter with heavy precipitation and prolonged cold spells, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) which has forecasted a La Niña event. […]
