India reluctant to return mortal remain of Maqbool, Afzal: Geelani
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Wednesday paid tributes to Mohammad Maqbool Bhat and Mohammad Afzal Guru on their martyrdom anniversaries. He said that India is reluctant to hand over the mortal remains of the two slain men. Reiterating his demand for the return mortal remains of both the martyrs who were buried […]
2502 vacancies lying vacant in health dept in north Kashmir, admits govt
Jammu: Reflecting the non-seriousness of the J&K government to fill the positions of doctors and other paramedical staff, at least 2502 vacancies are vacant in various health institutions in north Kashmir and some districts of Chenab region. This was revealed in a written reply to a query raised by NC MLA Mian Altaf Ahmad during […]
Jammu, Srinagar to get Dry Port facility
JAMMU: In a significant move, a high-level delegation of the Dubai Ports Group led by its Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem arrived by a chartered flight here this morning to discuss with the State Government the modalities for setting up Inland Logistic Hub in Jammu and Srinagar. Immediately on their arrival here, Sultan […]
Srinagar, Jammu Dry Port: Govt finalizes Joint Venture involving Rs 1500 crore foreign investment
Jammu: In a significant move, a high-level delegation of the Dubai Ports Group led by its Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem arrived by a chartered flight here this morning to discuss with the State Government the modalities for setting up Inland Logistic Hub in Jammu and Srinagar. Immediately on their arrival here, Sultan […]
Dubai Ports’ chairman calls on CM
Jammu: The Chairman & CEO of Dubai Ports’, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here on Wednesay. Sulayem, alongwith with his team of executives, is in the State to explore possibilities of investment in the State. During the meeting, Sulayem briefed the Chief Minister about his idea of setting up […]
35 Fruit Mandis, 3 Fruit Terminals under construction: Govt
Jammu: Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Bukhari informed the House that 35 Fruit Mandis including three Fruit Terminals are under construction in various parts of the State. Replying to a question, the Minister said that the government is constructing a Fruit and Vegetable Market over an area of 26.06 Kanal in Poonch at a cost […]
JK retains assessment powers under GST
JAMMU: The government has retained the tax assessment and administration powers under Goods and Services Tax regime, which was an intractable issue post-GST implementation. “In a welcome move, the Union Finance Ministry has agreed to our contention of retaining cent percent assessment powers by the state’s tax administration for the businesses upto an annual turnover […]
4388 new Fair Price Shops to be identified: Govt
Jammu: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Ch Zulfkar Ali informed the House that the department has accorded approval of opening new Fair Price Shops at 4388 identified locations across the State. Replying to a question Rajiv Jasrotia, the Minister said that the new ration sale depots have been allotted to the applicants […]
Financial assistance provided PMNRF, PMDP: Minister
Jammu: Minister for Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Javed Mustafa Mir Wednesday informed the House that out of 1336 cases, 1252 cases were provided financial assistance under PMNRF by the NDMA and under PMDP by the respective Deputy Commissioners through DBT. The Minister was replying to a calling attention notice moved by legislator […]
DBT helped to bring about transparency in MGNREGA: Govt
Jammu: Minister for Rural Development Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice Abdul Haq Khan Wednesday said that the Department has taken a revolutionary step to ensure transparency in the system by taking various landmark decisions which include the implementation of E-FMS to pay the wages to MNREGA job seekers on time as sufficient funds are […]
