Centre wants to bring petrol, diesel under GST but Congress adopting double standards on issue: Sitharaman
Indore, Nov 10 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Union government wants to bring petrol and diesel under the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), but the Congress is adopting “double standards” on the issue. The Bharatiya Janata Party and the central government have been in favour of bringing petroleum […]
Police arrests on the run timber smuggler in north Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 10: Police Friday said to have arrested a notorious timber smuggler, on the run for a long time, in Handwara area of north Kashmir. “Based on human and technical input, a notorious/habitual timber smuggler identified as Mohammad Ashraf Chechi son of Lal Din Chechi of Shiltra Qalamabad was arrested by police,: the spokesman […]
Festive demand leads to best-ever passenger vehicle, three-wheeler dispatches in October
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Passenger vehicle wholesales surged to a record high in October riding on robust festive season demand, auto industry body SIAM said on Friday. The overall passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers last month rose 16 per cent year on year to 3,89,714 units as compared to 3,36,330 units in October 2022. […]
Rain in Delhi brings relief from hazardous air quality
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Intermittent rain led to a rapid improvement in Delhi’s air quality on Friday and cleared the suffocating haze that had been lingering for more than 10 days. At 1 pm, Delhi’s AQI stood at 314 which falls in the “very poor” category. It was 376 at 9 am and 408 […]
Srinagar-Jammu highway closed as rain triggers mudslides, shooting stones
Srinagar, Nov 10: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed for traffic movement after mudslides and shooting stones occurred along the road stretch near Mehar area of Ramban district on Friday. An official said that the highway got blocked due to mudslides and shooting stones near Mehar area after heavy rainfall in the area. He […]
CRPF trooper commits suicide in Qazigund south Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 10: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle near Jawhar tunnel in Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. An official said that the CRPF trooper was on duty near B-top in Jawhar Tunnel area of Qazigund when he shot himself. “The CRPF […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Delhi on Thursday night primarily to attend the India-US “2+2” foreign and defence ministerial dialogue. The “2+2” dialogue will take place on Friday. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has already reached Delhi. The Indian side at the dialogue will be led by […]
SIA conducts raids in terror funding case in south Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 10 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency on Friday carried out raids in the valley in a terror funding case, officials said. The raids were conducted at a few locations in Anantnag and Pulwama districts, the agency said. The case pertains to the illegal raising, layering and laundering of proceeds […]
India sends third batch of relief materials to quake-hit Nepal
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) India sent a third batch of medicines and other relief materials to Nepal for its earthquake-affected people. The first consignment of relief materials was sent on Sunday. “Flight #3 of @IAF_MCC carrying another 12 tonnes of relief material lands in Nepal. India will always remain a trusted and reliable partner,” […]
Upper reaches in Kashmir relieve fresh snowfall, rains lash plains
Srinagar, Nov 10: The higher reaches of the Kashmir on Friday morning experienced a fresh spell of snowfall, while the plains received rains, leading to a significant drop in the temperature. An official said that the higher reaches of the Valley including Razdan Pass, Pir Ki Gali, Zojjila Pass, Sinthan Top, Sonamarg and Gulmarg experienced […]