Five injured in road mishap near Zojila Pass
Ganderbal, Sep 22: At least five persons were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in collided near the Zojila Pass area on Monday, officials said. An official said that soon after the incident, the injured were shifted to PHC Sonamarg, where from they were referred to SKIMS Soura for specialised treatment. The injured have […]
Cabinet likely to meet tomorrow, to recommend convening of Assembly
Srinagar, Sep 22: The cabinet is likely to meet on Tuesday to take a final decision on several proposals, including a recommendation to the Lieutenant Governor for convening the autumn session of the Assembly. Sources said that the cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is expected to meet tomorrow to propose a date to […]
Next-Gen GST reforms testament to Modi’s resolve to serve poor, farmers: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Sep 22 (PTI) The Next-Gen GST reforms are a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s steely resolve to serve the poor, youth, farmers and women, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday as the new tax structure came into effect across the country. Shah also said that the new reforms will move […]
Youth’s dead body recovered in Poonch
Jammu, Sep 21: The dead body of a 30-year-old man was found in the Kanuyain area of Poonch district on Sunday. Officials said that some passersby found a body lying in bushes this morning, after which the police were informed. They reached the scene and sent the body for medico-legal formalities. The deceased has been […]
CM Omar unveils Real Kashmir FC’s Peace Jersey with Hummel
Srinagar, Sep 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday unveiled the Peace Jersey of Real Kashmir FC in collaboration with Danish sports brand Hummel at the TRC Ground in Srinagar, describing sport as a vital tool to unite and inspire people. Speaking on the occasion, Omar Abdullah said, “The government is developing sports infrastructure across […]
BSF adds drone warfare to its training syllabus, commissions innovation centre
TEKANPUR (MP), Sep 21 (PTI): The Border Security Force (BSF) has updated its training curriculum and added drone warfare as a mandatory subject for its troops and officers, apart from commissioning an innovation centre to develop indigenous tools for the new-age warfare post-Operation Sindoor. The premier Officers’ Training Academy of the about 2.70 lakh-strong force […]
GST rate cut kicks in from Monday, goods and services to become cheaper
New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI) Prices of kitchen staples to electronics, from medicines and equipment to automobiles, will get cheaper from Monday as the reduced GST rates on about 375 items come into effect. In a bonanza to consumers, the GST Council, comprising Centre and states, has decided to reduce tax rates on goods and […]
Stopped India-Pak conflict with trade, should get Nobel Prize for ending seven wars: Trump
New York/Washington, Sep 21 (PTI) US President Donald Trump has repeated his claim that he solved the India-Pakistan conflict earlier this year with trade and asserted that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize for “ending seven wars”. Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a […]
Remains of shell that exploded in Dal Lake during Op Sindoor found during cleaning drive
Srinagar, Sep 21 (PTI) The remains of a shell that exploded in the Dal Lake during Operation Sindoor in May were found during a cleaning drive in the water body, officials said. During the cleaning drive on Saturday, officials from the Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) found the remains of the shell. They said […]
Udhampur encounter: Wreath-laying ceremony held for fallen soldier
Jammu, Sep 21 (PTI) A wreath-laying ceremony was held here to pay tributes to a soldier who laid down his life fighting terrorists in a remote forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district where an anti-terrorist operation entered the third day on Sunday, officials said. White Knight Corps Chief of staff Maj Gen P […]