Ensure GST rate reductions benefit consumers: CS tells enforcement officials
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with concerned Administrative Secretaries to review the implementation of recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms and ensure that the benefits of reduced tax rates directly reach consumers on the ground. Those who attended this meeting includes Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, FCS&CA; Director, FCS&CA, […]
Recreating the Ustaad-Shagird camaraderie
Kashmir has for centuries been known for its handicrafts. The region’s topography and its climatic conditions proved ideal for handicrafts and the trade flourished here for centuries together bringing name and fame for the region. However, the past two decades have seen a neglect of this important activity with the result that the already established […]
H-1B Visa Controversy and India’s opportunity to become for a Self-Reliant
By: Dr. Satyavan Saurabh Recently, the United States has made a major change to its much-anticipated H-1B visa policy, proposing a hefty fee of US$100,000 on new applications. This decision is not merely a matter of immigration policy, but also reflects changing global economic dynamics and deeper labor market dynamics. Indian professionals, who until now […]
JK’s innovation ecosystem steadily transforming at school level by Atal Tinkering Labs: Lt Guv
Attends launch ceremony of ATL Sarthi at University of Kashmir SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir’s innovation ecosystem is steadily transforming at school level by Atal Tinkering Labs. “Jammu, Udhampur, Rajouri, Kulgam, Shopian, Srinagar and many other districts are witnessing significant rise of student-led innovation and equipping students with […]
Hypertension affecting today’s generation
By: Dr Aftab Jan Sudden increase in blood pressure has become a silent but dangerous problem in today’s generation, and it is growing faster than ever before because of the lifestyle and emotional pressures of modern life. Blood pressure is the force of blood moving against the walls of the arteries, and when it rises […]
CS reviews budget utilization; stresses on capital expenditure and revenue realization
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the performance of departments with regard to utilization of the annual budget and revenue realization in J&K. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Santosh D. Vaidya; Administrative Secretaries of all departments; Director General, Resources; Director General, Accounts & Treasuries; Director […]
Former NDMA member calls on Lt Guv Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR: Dr Harsh K. Gupta, former Member, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and former Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Thursday. He was accompanied by Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST). The meeting discussed the strategies to build a disaster-resilient Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Over 13,000 consumers avail benefits under Domestic Power Amnesty -2025-26
KPDCL urges eligible consumers to avail the scheme SRINAGAR: The amnesty policy of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has witnessed an overwhelming public response with more-than 13,189 consumers availing the benefits and clearing their dues, till date. This amnesty policy offers a 100% waiver on interest and surcharges for outstanding bills of domestic consumers […]
Access to Mental Healthcare in the Community: A Milestone Initiative
Empowering Communities through Mental Health: Srinagar Conference Sets the Agenda Srinagar: In a step towards strengthening mental health infrastructure and community outreach, a highly successful conference titled “Access to Mental Healthcare Services in the Community” was held under the leadership of renowned Psychiatrist Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Margoob, Founder of SAWAB, in collaboration with the Voluntary […]