GST benefit for consumers, will reduce corruption:Drabu
SRINAGAR, JULY 17: Setting immediate operational target to achieve cent percent registration of businesses under GST, Minister for Finance, Dr Haseeb Drabu, today directed the district administrations to work towards successful implementation of the new tax regime in J&K which will be beneficial for the consumers. “The biggest deterrent in the implementation of GST was the […]
86 MLAs cast vote for Presidential poll
SRINAGAR The polling for election to the office of President of India started here today at 10 am under the supervision of Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir, Mr Shaleen Kabra, and Election Observers from Election Commission of India. Assistant Returning Officers and Authorized Agents of the contesting Presidential election candidates were also present during the election […]
Tasadaq raises voice against canine Menace
SRINAGAR Expressing deep concern over the alarming increase in ‘dog bite cases’ in summer capital, the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell has sought an action taken report in this regard from the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). “I am deeply concerned by the news items carried by leading newspapers and grievances received daily regarding the exponential increase […]
JK’s industrial sector to boost. Nirmal Singh
SRINAGAR Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh today said that the government is committed to provide the requisite support to the industrial sector so that their activities get the requisite boost which would result in the elevation of the economy of the State besides creating the job opportunities to the people. The Deputy Chief […]
TMC to launch ‘all out fight’ against Centre in Parliament
July 17, 2017 The Trinamool Congress on Monday decided to launch an “all-out fight” against the Modi government in the monsoon session of Parliament and corner it over its alleged “failures” in dealing with issues like the Darjeeling crisis, standoff with China and GST. The decision was taken by the TMC parliamentary party at […]
Gold settles below Rs 29,000, silver holds up firm
By: PTI July 17, 2017 Gold prices on Monday got below the Rs 29,000-mark by sinking Rs 100 to Rs 28,950 per 10 grams, dragged down by slack demand from local jewellers, even as the metal made headway overseas. Silver advanced by Rs 180 to Rs 38,180 per kg, riding on increased offtake by industrial units and […]
Bodybuilder Kai Greene coming to India
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Arnold Classic world bodybuilding title winner Kai Greene will come to Nitrro fitness, Thane on Wednesday to introduce the western philosophy of fitness and bodybuilding. Kai, who lives in New York, intends to assist Indian athletes and bodybuilders to perform better in the international arena. “I am here in India to […]
Zimbabwe enjoy upperhand going into thrilling final day
17 Jul, 2017 The match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, four days through, is tantalisingly poised. Zimbabwe are on the cusp of their first ever Test win over Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka are fighting hard and doing everything in their power to ensure that doesn’t happen. Zimbabwe need 7 wickets. Sri Lanka need 218 runs. […]
Football Briefs: ‘Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid’
Cristiano Ronaldo’s former teammate Michel Salgado believes the star striker will not leave Real Madrid for a fellow European heavyweight. Ronaldo has been linked with moves to former club Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain this summer after reports he would consider walking out on Real due to scrutiny over his personal income tax. But Salgado […]
Dhawan to replace injured Vijay for Sri Lanka Tests
Shikhar Dhawan has replaced injured opener Murali Vijay in India’s squad for the three-Test series in Sri Lanka starting later this month. The right-handed batsman, 33, underwent surgery on his wrist in England following the four-Test series against Australia and missed the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League earlier this year. “Vijay, who had […]
