GST Council to soon take decision on rates, number of slabs: FM

New Delhi: The GST Council will soon take a decision on having fewer and lower rates as the review work is almost complete, Finance Minister NirmalaSitharaman said on Tuesday. Currently, Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a four-tier tax structure with slabs at 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent. Luxury and demerit goods are […]
Is social media draining our spirit?

By: Shahid Ul Islam We live in an era dominated by technology and social media. Information is available at our fingertips, and yet, instead of using these platforms for positivity and enlightenment, they have become sources of endless distress. Every time we open a social media app, we are met with heartbreaking news death, disease, […]
Spine Surgery with Minimally Invasive Techniques
By: Dr. Rahul Sharma Spinal disorders and chronic back pain are common concerns worldwide, and they are becoming increasingly prevalent in India, especially with the rise of sedentary lifestyles, long working hours, and stress. Conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative diseases can severely impact daily life, leading to pain and limited mobility. But […]
Cooling Blankets for a deep sleep
By: Linda Grosser, Luana Main You wake up exhausted from yet another hot night of tossing and turning, with very little sleep. So you might be tempted to buy a “cooling blanket” after reading rave reviews on social media. Or you might have read online articles with taglines such as: Stop waking up in a […]
CS for adopting multi-pronged strategy to optimise tourism potential of Jammu

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a meeting of all the stakeholders including tourism players from Jammu to seek their suggestions for optimal utilisation of tourism potential of this region especially in the wake of nearly one crore pilgrims visiting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine (SMVDS) in Katra. Those who attended the meeting included Principal […]