Lt. Governor calls for comprehensive IT Policy for strengthening IT sector in J&K
IT Parks & Rural BPOs to come up in J&K
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today called for laying down a comprehensive Information Technology (IT) Policy to strengthen the IT sector in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lt. Governor made these remarks while chairing a meeting to review the status of the establishment of two IT Parks in J&K. The Lt. […]
Govt exempts construction material from toll payment
JAMMU: The Government today exempted import and export of construction material into and out of the Jammu and Kashmir from toll payment. As the National Green Tribunal recently banned mining of minor minerals in J&K due to lack of environment clearances of the majority of the blocks, construction materials like sand, bajri, gravel etc. became scarce […]
Taxpayers to file their GST returns by 20th Dec 2019: State Taxes Dept.
JAMMU: State Taxes Department issued an advisory for the taxpayers to file their GST returns by 20th of December 2019, in reference to the decision taken by the Government regarding extension of date of filing of GST returns for the period of July, August, September and October 2019. Further Jammu and Kashmir bank has issued […]
Fresh arrest spree starts against NC youth leaders: Sources
Srinagar: Amid reports of releasing Kashmiri detained leaders from three-month-long detention, authorities here have detained more youth leaders from National Conference (NC), sources said. Sources privy to the development said that scores of youth leaders from regional mainstream political party (NC) have been detained during the last couple of days. They said that the leaders […]
Democracy being murdered in JK: Begum Khalida Shah
Srinagar: Terming the detention of over 50 mainstream leaders, including three former chief ministers as ‘murder of democracy’, Awami National Conference (ANC) president Begum Khalida Shah Tuesday said that depriving political prisoners of basic facilities is nothing but an ‘act of revenge’. Begum Khalida said everybody has a right to differ in a democratic setup. […]
DC Srinagar directs for immediate repair of road stretch between Jehangir-Chowk and Iqbal Park
Also directs for demolition of structures identified as bottlenecks along this stretch; says measures being worked out to avoid traffic congestion at Jehangir Chowk
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has directed for immediate repair of grade roads on either side of the Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh Flyover from Jehangir Chowk to Iqbal Park. He issued these instructions during his visit to the area Sunday taking firsthand appraisal of condition of this road stretch. The Public Works Department was […]
Five injured in Hazratbal blast
Srinagar: At least five persons were injured in a blast in Hazratbal area of Srinagar on Tuesday. Reports reaching KNS said that a blast occurred outside Kashmir University’s Sir Syed Gate at around 1:45 pm on Tuesday injuring five civilians. Senior Superintend Police (SSP) Srinagar, Dr Haseeb Mughal while blaming the miscreants for the attack, […]
Surinsar, Mansar lakes to be developed into major tourist destinations: Navin Choudhary
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Tourism, Navin K Choudhary today said that Surinsar and Mansar would be developed into major tourist destinations. The Principal Secretary took a review of Tourism related issues and activities at Mansar and Surinsar in this regard. After a detailed review of the ongoing projects under Prime Minister Development Package (PMDP) and Capex […]
