GST Council to meet on Friday; rate review, tax concession to 11 COVID drugs on cards
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on Friday, which among other things may review tax rate of over four-dozen items and extend till December 31, tax concessions on 11 COVID drugs. Also, taxing petrol and diesel under the single national GST tax and a proposal […]
Man killed after hit by speedy tractor in Kulgam
Kulgam, Sep 16: A man was killed after being hit by a tractor in Chachumulla area of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam on Thursday afternoon. An official said that a pedestrian was hit by a speedy tractor near Chachimmulla, resulting in his on spot death. He identified the deceased as Javid Ahmad Ganie son […]
Over 76.11 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses provided to states, UTs: Centre
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) More than 76.11 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and UTs so far, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday. Further, more than 1.65 crore doses are in the pipeline. Over 5.33 crore balance and unutilised COVID vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs […]
India records 30,570 COVID-19 cases, 431 deaths
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) With 30,570 more people testing positive for COVID-19, India’s overall infection tally has risen to 3,33,47,325, while the count of active cases has dipped to 3,42,923, according to the Union Health Ministry on Thursday. The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 4,43,928 with 431 daily fatalities being […]
India looking at creating rocket force: CDS Gen Rawat
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) India is looking at “creating a rocket force”, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat said on Wednesday even as he underlined the need for extensive use of niche technology to combat various national security challenges, including possible aggression by China. In an address at an event, Gen Rawat described […]
Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes China’s Sichuan province
Beijing, Sep 16 (PTI) An earthquake of magnitude 6 jolted Luxian County of southwest China’s Sichuan province on Thursday, leaving at least two people dead and three others injured. The casualties were reported at Caoba village in Fuji Township, local authorities said. The quake struck at 4:33 am (local time), the state-run Xinhua news agency […]
Five bovine smugglers arrested in Jammu
Jammu, Sep 16 (PTI) Five smugglers were arrested and 36 bovine animals were rescued from them in the district on Wednesday, officials said. A police team intercepted two vehicles in Chowki Choura area of the district and carried out searches, they said. The police rescued 36 bovines during searches carried out by them, they said. […]
Need to be cautious
In wake of surge in daily cases of Covid-19 in few areas of Srinagar district, the District Administration has heightened efforts to make sure Covid-19 SoPs and guidelines are strictly followed throughout the district. Accordingly, Magisterial flying squads constituted by the District Administration conducted inspection of various checkpoints at different locations of Srinagar including Bemina, […]
The real healers
N J Ravi Chander We counted ourselves lucky to have caring doctors, ayurvedic practitioners and physicians in the old days. They upheld the dignity and honour of their noble profession by serving and caring and always had the patient’s best interests at heart. Their soothing words, calm demeanour and healing touch, would work like a […]
The changing times
Vijay Garg There was a time when the elder of the house was considered as the decoration of the roof and yard of the house, he was a treasure of virtues. Respect and hospitality were the hallmarks of the elders. The children did not leave the house without consulting the elders or seeking advice or […]