Editorial: GST still haunts the Government
The dust raised over the implementation of new tax regime, GST in the state of Jammu and Kashmir fails to settle down as the Jammu Kashmir Coordination Committee (JKCC) formed by various trade bodies in Kashmir have demanded the withdrawal of Presidential Order with regard to GST asked New Delhi to declare Jammu and Kashmir […]
Second round of counseling under PMSSS from July 17
The second round of counseling under Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for filling up 802 vacant seats under Reserved Categories in engineering, medical and general courses will begin at the designated Counseling Centers from 17 July 2017. The counseling of students seeking admission in engineering colleges under lateral entry would be held on 19 […]
World community must take Chinese statement on JK seriously: Shabir Shah
Chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), Shabir Ahmad Shah, on Thursday termed the statement of China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson regarding Kashmir to be “based on reality” Hailing the statement by China’s FM spokesperson, Shah urged the world community to take steps towards the resolution of Kashmir issue. Shah reiterated his appeal to UN member states, […]
CM handled challenging situations with immense political wisdom: Naeem
Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar today said that Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has emerged as a real leader in the face of the challenging situations confronting the State. “Whether it was her sincere effort to ensure convergence of aspirations of the people of various regions and sub-regions of J&K on implementation of GST or […]
Our religion, ethos teaches us to respect humanity: JKLF
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), leader Noor Muhammad Kalwal, on Thursday, said that our religion and ethos taught us to respect humanity and human values. This is the reason why we mourned the death of the seven Amarnath Yatris, who were killed in the attack. Reacting to Minister of State in the PMO, Jitendar […]
Union Govt assures financial support for establishment of Horticulture University in JK
Minister for Horticulture Syed Basharat Bukhari today called on Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Radha Mohan Singh at New Delhi and discussed various issues pertaining to the overall welfare of the fruit industry of J&K State. The meeting was attended by Union Secretary for Horticulture, Secretary Horticulture J&K State, M H Malik and […]
Minister inspects fish farm at Mamar
Minister of State for Forests, Environment, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmed today visited Mamar Fish Farm and took review of its functioning. Officials apprised the Minister that 15 quintals of Trout and 1.5 lakh seed production was recorded during 2016-17. He was also informed that presently 52 Trout ponds and […]
BRO kick starts resurfacing of Srinagar-Leh highway
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started the challenging task of maintaining and resurfacing of the Sonamarg-Leh road at Zojilla pass, the hilly and one of the highest motorable roads. The road remains closed for almost six months due to rough weather conditions. Pertinently, Project beacon has started work on the Upper Alignment of Zojilla, […]
District administration initiates measures for fast track execution of road works: DC
District Administration, in coordination with executing agencies has initiated measures for fast tracking execution of improvement works on various roads and construction of new roads for decongestion. District Development Commissioner, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary in a series of meetings today elaborated the measures initiated for long pending public demands related to roads. Commander BRTF Mr […]
Deputy CM conducts extensive tour of Jammu city, takes stock of ongoing projects
Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh conducted an extensive tour of Jammu city to review the ongoing development works and preparedness of concerned departments in wake of monsoon season here today. Deputy Chief Minister directed JMC to ensure requisite measures to check water logging during monsoon season so that people do not face any inconvenience. […]