Wushu Championship concludes
In order to promote Wushu in the state, Wushu championship was held in Srinagar on July 4 that concluded on Thursday. The championship was organised by J&K Wushu Association and sponsored by J&K State sports council. Ranging from age groups of above 8 and below 18 years, more than 550 Wushu players participated in the […]
LA passes SGST bill amid opposition boycott
State legislative assembly Friday passed the State Goods and Service Tax (SGST) bill amid the boycott by the opposition National Conference (NC) and Congress. The bill titled Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017 was moved by Finance Minister, Haseeb Drabu and was adopted by a voice vote as all opposition members boycotted […]
Govt to restrict movement of people on Burhan’s anniversary
State government will place restrictions on the movement of people here tomorrow in the wake of the protest and strike call given by the resistance leaders on the first death anniversary of Earlier the joint resistance leaders called for a week-long protest programme to mark the first death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) commander Burhan […]
Govt went through transparent process to extend central law: Drabu
Finance Minister, Haseeb Drabu, Friday said that it is for the first time in 60 years that the state has gone through “ transparent, institutionalized and democratic form to extend any central law to the state.” “In assembly or in all party meeting no one was against the implementation of GST, however, some wanted […]
Governor accords assent to the JKGST
Governor N.N. Vohra today accorded assent, under Section 78 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, to the Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Service Tax Act 2017 after the Bill had been passed by both the Houses of the State Legislature. This Bill was enacted after issue of the Presidential Order which extended the application […]
Tral ‘sealed’ amid massive deployment
Authorities Friday sealed South Kashmir Township of Tral ahead of the militant commander Burhan Wani’s anniversary. Tral which is is the hometown of the slain commander witnessed an heightened security presence with Army conducting flag march in restive parts of the town, warning people not to venture out from their houses on July 8 (Saturday). […]
Govt weakening institution of media in Kashmir, says KEG
Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG), Friday expressed serious concerns over the systematic governmental efforts aimed at weakening the institution of media in Kashmir. Reviewing the state of media and the issues confronting it, especially the print part of it, the Guild in its marathon meeting, early this week, suggested the government to avoid amnesia on key […]
Forces using ‘chemical agents’ against brave hearts: Geelani
Expressing concern over the reports of ‘using chemical weapons and agents against resistant groups during encounter,’ Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani said that Indian forces are using ‘chemical agents’ against brave hearts. Referring to Bahmnoo Pulwama encounter, Geelani according to the statement issued here said that “Indian forces are using chemical agents against […]
Enough safeguards made in GST regime to protect autonomy: Drabu
Finance Minister, Haseeb Drabu, Friday said that enough constitutional safeguards have been made to protect the autonomy of the state for the implementation of new goods and services tax (GST) regime in the state. Speaking after tabling the SGST bill in the Legislative Assembly today, Drabu said that in the Presidential order which has been […]
Presidential order exposes PDP’s deceit: NC
Opposition National Conference (NC), Friday said that the Presidential order issued today should have mentioned that GST Council has no taxing powers for Jammu and Kashmir. Former finance minister and NC senior leader, Abdul Rahim Rather said that the questions and concerns raised by the party and other stakeholders about implementing the GST in the […]
