Ferrying apples from Kashmir: Northern Railways introduces container-based wagons
Jammu: Northern Railways on Monday supplied 21 container-based wagons to ferry apples from Kashmir, marking another initiative to support the apple industry, officials said. More than 6,400 tons of apples have been transported from Kashmir to Delhi in the last week, using both bogie covered wagons (BCN) and parcel coaches from the Anantnag Goods Shed […]
Over 1.3 lakh metric tonnes of fresh fruits transported across country from Kashmir: Officials
Srinagar: Over 1.3 lakh metric tonnes of fresh fruit have been transported from the valley to the markets across the country in the last 10 days, an official said on Monday. At a press conference here, Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg said every day, 1500-2000 trucks, laden with fresh fruit and other material, accumulate […]
Cabinet likely to meet, to recommend convening of Assembly
Srinagar: 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 the LG […]
Groceries, medicines, electronic items, cars get cheaper as new GST rates are implemented
New Delhi: New lower GST rates kicked in from Monday, resulting in a slashing of prices of as many as 375 items ranging from toothpaste and shampoo to cars and television sets, a move seen as an attempt to boost consumption to cushion an economy facing tariff headwinds. Tax rates of 5, 12, 18, and […]
Some high court judges unable to deliver on their tasks: SC
New Delhi: the Supreme Court on Monday lamented some high court judges being unable to “deliver on their tasks” as it called for their “performance evaluation”. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said though it did not want to act like a “school principal” for the high court judges but there […]
Top army officer reviews ongoing anti-terror operations
Jammu: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra on Monday reviewed the ongoing anti-terror operations in the hilly areas of Udhampur, Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir following recent encounters with terrorists, officials said. While a massive search operation is underway in Seoj Dhar forest connecting Dudu-Basantgarh […]
PM Modi pitches for ‘swadeshi’ goods, says GST reforms will accelerate India’s growth story
New Delhi: A day before reduced GST rates come into effect, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for promoting ‘swadeshi’ goods and asserted that the next generation GST reforms will accelerate India’s growth story, increase ease of doing business and attract more investors. In his address to the nation, Modi said […]
Ladakh witnessing unprecedented growth with focus on modern governance: LG
Jammu: The Union Territory of Ladakh is witnessing unprecedented growth with focus on modern governance, renewable energy and people-centric development, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Sunday. Addressing the Lead Impact Conclave here, he said education, health, and tourism remain the foremost priorities of his administration. “Ladakh has witnessed unprecedented growth since becoming a Union […]
Urgent need to nurture peace in increasingly polarised world: Abdullah on Int’l Peace Day
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah Sunday said there is an urgent need to nurture peace, understanding and unity in an “increasingly fractured and polarised world.” “Peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the presence of justice, dignity and opportunity for all. On this day, we are reminded that humanity must rise […]
J&K police living beacon of sacrifice and bravery: DGP
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Sunday hailed his force as a “living beacon of sacrifice and bravery” and urged the police personnel to continue upholding the motto of service and sacrifice. The police chief was addressing a grand Pipping-cum-Felicitation ceremony at the police auditorium here to honour the personnel […]