GST meet: Health bodies ask for Higher Tobacco Taxes
As the GST Council is all set to meet in Srinagar for its last meeting tomorrow, various health bodies have demanded for fixation of higher taxes on all tobacco products. Pertinently, the Council’s decision at tomorrow’s meeting will have a long lasting impact on the lives of India’s 275 million tobacco users. Practically all major countries in the […]
Students protest against ‘arrest of classmate, use of force’ in Hajin
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Mirwaiz, Shahid-ul-Islam placed under house arrest
Ahead of his scheduled seminar at Hurriyat office, authorities on Wednesday placed Hurriyat (M) chairperson, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and his media advisor advocate Shahid ul Islam under house arrest. Mirwaiz was scheduled to preside over a seminar at Hurriyat head office in Rajbagh. Sources said that Mirwaiz and Islam were put under house detention at […]
UN chief watching tensions between India, Pakistan closely: Spokesperson
United Nations secretary General Antonio Guterres is closely watching the developments in the relationship between India and Pakistan amid the rising tensions between the two south Asia neighbors, sources said. During a daily press briefing yesterday, Spokesperson UN, Stephane Dujarric told media that the UN chief is closely watching the developments and reiterates his need […]
LoC flare-up: Heavy exchange of fire in Rajouri
The Armies of India and Pakistan exchanged heavy shelling and firing on Wednesday along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, sources said. “Pakistan army started unprovoked ceasefire violation in Balakot sector at 12.50 a.m. which continued till 1.30 a.m. today (Wednesday),” an army official said. “Our troops have befittingly replied […]
Om Prakash Chautala, 82, clears Class 12 with A grade in Tihar jail
Setting the example for others, former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, who is serving a 10-year jail term after being convicted in the teachers’ recruitment scam, has passed his higher secondary examination (“first division”) at the age of 82 years, Indian Express reported. According to the paper, he is now planning to pursue an […]
CEO conducts surprise inspection of Udhampur private school
Chief Education Officer Udhampur, Bishan Singh, today conducted surprise inspection of AOC Higher Secondary School Udhampur. During the inspection, the CEO Udhampur inspected various documents and records of the school like school affiliation, building safety certificate, chemical safety certificate, fire safety certificate, transport facilities etc. He also inquired about the fee structure, annual charges of […]
Sports Council begins registration of village level sports clubs
Under its Youth Promotion initiative, J&K State Sports Council (SSC) has started a programme to provide recognition and support to sports teams from villages to boost sports activities in the State. According to the Secretary Sports Council the initiative will provide chance to teams, village level clubs, wards, mohallas to prove their mettle, besides they would be provided infrastructural facilities available at Sports Council, membership of registered state clubs, free sports kits […]
ADC seeks cooperation of Beopar Mandal to curb use of polythene
Additional Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Avny Lavasa, today held a meeting with the representatives of Beopar Mandal and sought their cooperation in spreading awareness among people about the harmful effects of polythene. The ADC asked the participants to generate awareness regarding the use of polythene having thickness of more than 50 microns. Besides, during the meeting, […]
Participation of youth in national, international sports events encouraging: Minister
Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Choudhary Lal Singh today said that participation of J&K youth in national and international events reflects that Jammu and Kashmir State has vast sports talent which can earn a good name in the world of games. This was stated by the Minister while interacting with the sports persons at […]
