GST Council postpones decision on slashing tax on life, health insurance
Jaisalmer, Dec 21 (PTI) The GST Council on Saturday postponed a decision on cutting tax rate on life and health insurance premiums, officials said. The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state counterparts, decided that some more technicalities needed to be ironed out and tasked the […]
Man working at fuel station found dead in Anantnag
Srinagar, Dec 21: A 29-year-old man was found dead on Saturday in Sangam area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Officials said that the man working at Sangam petrol pump was found dead in his room at Petrol pump. The deceased has been identified as Kifayatullah Khanday (29) son of Kasim Ali Khanday resident of Doda. […]
Lt Guv congratulates University of Jammu for achieving A++ Grade by NAAC
Jammu, Dec 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday extended his heartiest congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff, scholars and students of University of Jammu for attaining the coveted A++ Grade from NAAC, securing an exceptional score of 3.72. In a social media post, the Lieutenant Governor said the outstanding accomplishment of the University of […]
Make meditation a part of life: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Dec 21 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called upon people to make mediation a part of their lives, saying it is a powerful way to bring peace and harmony to one’s life. In a post on X to mark the World Meditation Day, he said apps and guided videos can be […]
Parliament scuffle: Crime Branch to probe case against Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI, Dec 21 (PTI): Delhi Police’s Crime Branch will investigate the case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a scuffle on the Parliament premises, which left two BJP MPs injured a day earlier. On Thursday, an FIR was registered against Gandhi at Parliament Street Police following a BJP’s complaint, accusing him of […]
Sgr records coldest night in Dec at minus 8.5 degree Celsius, 3rd lowest in a century
Srinagar, Dec 21: Chillai-Kalan, a 40-day harshest winter period, commenced with an intense cold wave conditions as Srinagar has recorded the coldest night of December in the last over two decades. After 1990, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded the coldest night in the month of December at minus 8.5 degree Celsius, […]
Govt announces winter break for Kashmir colleges from Dec-27
Srinagar, Dec 20: The government Friday announced winter break for degree colleges of Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division from January-27. Besides, the government also announced winter break for colleges of summer zones of Jammu region from January-01 to January-10. The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department in a order said that the […]
Govt committed to safeguard Kashmir’s handicrafts
SRINAGAR, DEC 20: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has assured to safeguard the interests of Kashmir’s famed handicraft and handloom sector, which is directly linked to the livelihood of lakhs of artisans associated with the heritage craft. Responding to certain reports that have appeared in a section of the media with regard to proposed revision […]
Winter Session of Lok Sabha recorded 57.87 pc productivity
New Delhi, Dec 20 (PTI) The Lok Sabha’s Winter Session, hamstrung by disruptions over issues ranging from Adani to billionaire George Soros’ “links” with the Congress leadership and Amit Shah’s Ambedkar remarks, had a productivity of 57.87 per cent, official sources said on Friday. The Lower House met on November 25 and was adjourned sine […]
Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah express grief at Om Prakash Chautala’s passing
Srinagar, Dec 20 (PTI) National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah on Friday expressed grief at the passing of former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, recalling his immense contributions to public service and pivotal role in Indian politics. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also expressed his grief at Chautala’s death, the National Conference said […]
