GST row: Govt foils protest by trade bodies, several detained
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, on Tuesday, started discussions about the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the state. The scene outside the legislative assembly was quite different as the traders of the Valley took to the streets to protest the implementation of GST. The authorities foiled the traders’ protests, who were pressing […]
Day 2: ‘Rise-in Kashmir- 2017’ attracts huge crowd at SKICC
A huge rush of people including more than a thousand students from different schools and colleges throng to the exhibition at SKICC- located at scenic Dal Lake on second day to gain the knowledge, experience by visiting the stalls. ‘Rise-in Kashmir 2017’ a four- day exhibition started on Monday inaugurated by Union Minister and […]
Talks sans Kashmir unacceptable, says Sartaj Aziz
Pakistan will not enter into any dialogue with India that excludes Kashmir, Prime Minister’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said Tuesday, asserting that Islamabad wants to settle all contentious issues through “result-oriented” talks. “Indian belligerent posturing and their desire to conduct dialogue on their own terms ie without Kashmir, will never be acceptable,” said […]
CM pitches for liberal assistance to JK under agriculture sector
Union Minister for Agriculture, Radha Mohan Singh today called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. During the meeting, several issues of Agriculture sector pertaining to Jammu & Kashmir came up for discussion. The Chief Minister brought into the notice of the Union Minister the need for establishing cold chains in the State to […]
Hurriyat (G) says no difference between pro-Indian parties
Saying that there is no difference between NC, PDP and all other pro-Indian parties, the Hurriyat conference (G) Tuesday said that their stance on Kashmir is very clear. Hurriyat (G) while reacting to the NC’s statement said that “Geelani’s position has always remained unambiguous and clear and added they won’t budge an inch or […]
Caught on CCTV: Pilfers steal goods worth lakhs from shop in Kangan
A police official revealed that footage of two thieves, stealing goods from a grocery shop in the market, was caught on CCTV camera on Monday night. He said that the thieves were unaware of their actions being captured by the CCTV camera. They looted goods worth lakhs of rupees from a grocery shop during the […]
Summer Basketball League concludes
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Minister inaugurates Auditorium, Conference Hall at Media Complex
Minister for Information, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali Tuesday inaugurated Auditorium cum Conference Hall, laid foundation of Library cum Reading Room, and unveiled “Exhibition of Rare Newspaper Archives and Photographs” at the Media Complex here. The 220-seater Auditorium and 50-seater Conference Hall with video conferencing facility has been constructed by […]
Vohra, first Lady participate in Prize Distribution function
Governor N.N. Vohra and First Lady Usha Vohra participated in the prize distribution ceremony of Qirat, Naat, Qaw’wali competitions organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) in collaboration with Directorate of School Education, at the Tagore Hall here today. Governor complimented Dr. Aziz Hajini, Secretary JKAACL, for his commendable […]
PSAK launches campaign to tackle Vitamin A deficiency in children
To tackle the rising number of problems like poor eyesight, malnutrition and stunted growth in children due to lack of vitamins particularly Vitamin A, Private Schools Association of Kashmir (PSAK) in collaboration with various NGOs today launched a massive awareness campaign and distribution programme of health issues. The Distribution of Vitamin A 100000 IU, Vitamin […]
