Dir Tourism attends 36th IATO convention at Gujarat
Invites IATO to host next session in JK
SRINAGAR: Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo Friday attended the 36th convention of Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) at Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat. In his presentation, Dr. Itoo gave details about the efforts being made by the J&K Government in reviving tourism activities in the Union Territory post pandemic. He gave a detailed overview […]
RBI Ombudsman, Jammu conducts Financial Literacy camp
JAMMU: With a view to create awareness about consumer protection and grievance redressal mechanism available under Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021, a Financial Literacy and Awareness Programme was organized Wednesday by the Office of the Reserve Bank Banking Integrated Ombudsman for the student and faculty of Model Institute of Engineering and Technology in […]
Govt earned over Rs 8 lakh cr from taxes on petrol, diesel in three years: FM
New Delhi: The Centre earned nearly Rs 8.02 lakh crore from taxes on petrol and diesel during the last three fiscal years, of which more than Rs 3.71 lakh crore was collected in FY21 alone, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament on Tuesday. The minister was responding to queries on the hike in excise duty […]
Skill Development Department orders promotion of 54 officers
JAMMU: Skill Development Department orders promotion of 54 officers after a gap of 12 years, a spokesman of the department said. The officers which have been promoted include Head of Departments in different streams, Lecturers and Training and Placement Officers in three separate orders issued vide No 95-(JK) DSD of 2021, 96-(JK) DSD of 2021 […]
Placement drive for ITI candidates concludes in Jammu
JAMMU: The 2-day placement drive for the ITI candidates organized by District Industries Centre, Jammu concluded, here Tuesday. The said drive was undertaken with a motive to provide the job opportunities to the local youth of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir under the overall supervision of General Manager DIC Jammu, Subah Mehta. The Resumes/CVs […]
Pending grievances of tax payers to be settled by Dec 31st: Official
SRINAGAR: In the finale to their outreach programmes across the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the Income Tax department Saturday conducted Taxpayers Awareness Campaign ‘Mulaqaat’ in Srinagar. Principal Commissioner Income Tax, Srinagar, M P Singh chaired the event while Joint Commissioner Income Tax, Rajiv Gubgotra; Assistant Commissioner Income Tax, Abhishri; Deputy Commissioner […]
Handicrafts, Handloom Dept blacklists Sgr trader
SRINAGAR: Taking strong note of a complaint from a tourist identified as Sumeet Agarwal who had leveled serious allegations of malpractice against M/s Shahjee & Co and his failure to provide any satisfactory reply, the Director Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir canceled the registration issued in favor of M/s Shahjee & Co, Bishember Nagar Srinagar and […]
RailTel contracted to install communications for Dharam-Banihal tunnel
New Delhi: State-run RailTel has received a Rs 210.7 crore contract to install an integrated tunnel communication system in Dharam-Banihal section of the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) rail link project, an official statement said on Thursday. The contract will include works on design, supply, testing and commissioning of the tunnel communication system, comprising emergency […]
Income Tax, CGST departments conducts outreach initiative
SRINAGAR: Continuing the Outreach initiative of the Ministry of Finance, Govt of India, the Central Goods & Services Tax (CGST) Department, in collaboration with the Income Tax Department Tuesday conducted a programme at Dak Bungalow Baramulla. The initiative is aimed at reaching out to representatives of small and medium industry, business professionals, local business bodies […]