Div Com Kashmir visits flood-affected areas in Srinagar, Budgam
Supervises relief efforts, urges public to stay away of low-lying areas SRINAGAR: Following breaches in the embankments of the River Jhelum at Zonipora and Shalina in Budgam, which led to flooding in several low-lying areas of Srinagar and Budgam districts, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, visited the affected regions to oversee relief and […]
DC Ganderbal directs Intensified Water Quality Testing to prevent Water-Borne Diseases
GANDERBAL: In view of the recent incessant rains that caused water logging in several areas of the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore convened a meeting to review preventive measures against water-borne diseases and directed for intensified water quality testing across the district. The meeting discussed the functioning of water testing laboratories, activation of […]
GST has become simpler, new rates to be effective from first day of Navratri: PM Modi
New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI) GST 2.0 is a double dose of support and growth for the nation and the next-generation reforms have been done to support India’s progress in the 21st century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. His comments came a day after the GST Council approved a complete overhaul of the […]
Shrine Board Provides Relief Material for the Second Consecutive Day
Katra, Sept 4: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) commenced its relief efforts on Wednesday as per the directions of Hon’ble Chairman, Shri Manoj Sinha (Lt. Governor, J&K UT) for the second consecutive day. Continuing with humanitarian approach, the Shrine Board provided essential relief material, extending support to both Reasi and Udhampur District […]
GST and income tax cuts to spark sustained economic growth
NEW DELHI, Sep 4 (PTI): GST Reform 2.0, which trims tax slabs from four to two, signals a push for demand-led growth, and together with recent income tax cuts, sets the stage for sustained economic growth, experts said. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on September 3 approved an overhaul of the indirect tax […]
Div Com Kashmir visits flood-affected areas in Srinagar, Budgam
SRINAGAR, SEP 4: Following breaches in the embankments of the River Jhelum at Zonipora and Shalina in Budgam, which led to flooding in several low-lying areas of Srinagar and Budgam districts, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, visited the affected regions to oversee relief and rescue operations. Accompanied by IGP Kashmir and the Deputy […]
Jhelum level recedes slightly, still above danger mark; evacuations continue: Div Com Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 4: Authorities on Thursday said water levels at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh are showing signs of recession but continue to remain above the danger mark, necessitating caution. They say, preventive evacuations are underway in Shalina, Rakh Shalina, Seerbagh, and Summerbugh following a breach in the Jhelum embankment near Zoonipora in Budgam. Similar […]
Flood Alert: Sgr admin urges people in seven areas to evacuate as precautionary measure
Srinagar, Sep 4: The administration on Thursday urged people of Lasjan, Soiteg, Nowgam, Vyethpora, Gopalpora, Padshibagh, Mehjoor Nagar to evaluate to more towards safer places amid the reported breach at Shalina Budgam. The advisory by the District Administration Srinagar comes as a pre-emptive and precautionary measure, according to a statement issued here. ” District Administration […]
Small cars, bikes up to 350 cc to get cheaper as GST reforms kick in
New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI) Small cars and entry-level bikes are set to get cheaper as the GST Council approved a complete overhaul of the tangled Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The GST Council approved limiting slabs to 5 per cent and 18 per cent effective from September 22, the first day of Navaratri. […]
GST Bonanza: Tax rates slashed from roti/paratha to TVs as GST Council approves overhaul of rates
New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI) Common use items from roti/paratha to hair oil, ice creams and TVs will cost less, while tax incidence on personal health and life insurance will be brought down to nil after the all-powerful GST Council on Wednesday approved a complete overhaul of the tangled Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. […]