GST revenue hits record high of Rs 2.37 lakh crore in April, up 12.6 pc
New Delhi: Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection rose 12.6 per cent Y-o-Y to an all-time high of about Rs 2.37 lakh crore in April, reflecting strong economic activity and March-end reconciliation of books by businesses. The GST mop-up was Rs 2.10 lakh crore in April 2024 — the second highest collection ever since GST […]
The Death of Small Talk
By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur In an era dominated by technology and fast-paced lifestyles, an essential element of human interaction is quietly fading away—small talk. Once a natural and almost inevitable part of daily life, casual conversations with neighbours, co-workers, shopkeepers, or even strangers in public spaces are becoming increasingly rare. The simple act of greeting a […]
Beyond Human Perception
By: Bashir Ahmad Dar After reading Surah Al-Kahf from the Holy Quran, I truly understood what Dr. Allama Iqbal meant in his famous couplet from the poem Khadir-e-Rah: “Kashti-e-Miskeen-o-Jaan-e-Paak-o-Deewar-e-Yateem Ilm-e-Musa (A.S.) bhi hai tere samne hairat farosh” This couplet references three key incidents in the Quranic story of Prophet Musa (A.S.) and Khidr (A.S.), which […]
Healthier ageing isn’t just about personal choices
By: Simon Evans We’ve all heard it before: eat your five-a-day, and try to get some exercise. It’s advice that’s simple in theory, yet in practice, not everyone is able to follow it. So what’s standing in the way? Our research examined this question in depth. Using data from UK adults over the age of […]
JK Samadhan 2.0- Quality, timely disposal of grievances cornerstone of efficient administration: CS
JAMMU: In a comprehensive review meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, the functioning of the public grievance redressal system under the JK Samadhan 2.0 portal was evaluated, with a focus on the pace, quality and effectiveness of responses by the government departments and district administrations. The meeting was attended by the Secretary, Public […]
Watchi Shopian residents demand potable water supply
Shopian: Residents of Watchi area in south Kashmir’s Shopian district have expressed deep concern over the lack of potable water supply, urging authorities to address the issue on an urgent basis. Locals from Karimpora, Lonepora, Darpora and surrounding areas in Watchi complained that although water pipelines pass through their area, they remain excluded from schemes […]
Police arrests four drug peddlers in Kulgam, one in Awantipora
Srinagar: Police arrested five drug peddlers in Kulgam and Awantipora besides recovered a huge quantity of contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Lavdoora Qazigund crossing intercepted a vehicle (Alto Car) bearing registration number JK14J-1218 with two persons on board. They […]
US-based Ghulam Nabi Fai declared proclaimed offender by NIA court
Srinagar: An NIA court in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday declared Ghulam Nabi Fai, a US-based lobbyist, a proclaimed offender. “Police in Budgam have successfully secured the declaration of Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai as a proclaimed offender through the Special Judge, NIA Court, Budgam,” a police spokesperson said. Fai, a resident of […]
