All states oppose inclusion of petroleum products under GST
All states, including the BJP-ruled ones, unanimously opposed the inclusion of petroleum products under the goods and services Tax as it would impact the revenue of both the Centre and the states. “We did discuss the issue and most states were of the opinion that it is not the right time to include petroleum products […]
Tragic news from Leh 56 students test positive, schools shut
By: Shayib Bhat VOV Srinagar In a tragic and alarming situation, Leh town is again under the clouds of covid-19 infection. The latest news is that 56 students in Druk Padma Karpo School in Leh district in the Union Territory of Ladakh which is popularly known as Rancho School, tested positive for COVID-19. This situation […]
Policeman on leave killed in Shopian accident
Shopain: A policeman was killed in an accident at his native village in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Satiurday. They said that the policeman, Zadil Ahmad Bhat son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat of Bandpahoo Chitragam, was critically injured after hit by a speeding load carrier late last evening. Zadil was referred to SKIMS […]
Huge losses to grape industry in Ganderbal, farmers appeal for help
By: Sofi Ayaz VOV Srinagar Dozens of farmers who have developed grape gardens in Lar block of Ganderbal have said that they are witnessing losses and have appealed to the government to intervene at the earliest to save them from such financial reverses. This is the second consecutive year of losses for the people who […]
Former players back Sharma to replace Kohli as India’s T20 captain
NEW DELHI: Opener Rohit Sharma has demonstrated his leadership qualities in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is an obvious choice to succeed Virat Kohli as India’s Twenty20 captain, according to several former players. Kohli, who has led India across formats, has decided to relinquish Twenty20 captaincy after the 20-overs World Cup scheduled in the […]
Pentagon apologises after admitting drone strike in Kabul killed 10 civilians
WASHINGTON: A drone strike in Kabul last month killed as many as 10 civilians, including seven children, the US military said on Friday, apologising for what it said was a tragic mistake. The Pentagon had said the Aug 29 strike targeted a suicide bomber of the militant Islamic State group who posed an imminent threat […]
IT department alleges Rs 20-crore tax evasion by actor Sonu Sood
As the IT raids continued for the fourth consecutive day, the tax department officials on Saturday alleged that actor Sonu Sood’s accounts have allegedly revealed tax evasion to the tune of Rs 20 crore. The officials said besides tax evasion, during the survey raids at the premises of the Bollywood actor, also came to light […]
Road Projects
The government of Jammu and Kashmir is very keen to complete many important road projects with the help of central help and in this direction recently a high level meeting was conducted between the chief secretary and union secretary of road projects. During the meeting it was observed that the remaining works on Udhampur-Ramban section, […]
DC Srinagar reviews disposal of Grievances lodged by Migrants
Directs Revenue officers to ensure quality redressal of the complaints SRINAGAR SEPTEMBER 17:- Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today reviewed the functioning of Online mechanism for redressal of Kashmiri Migrants’ Immovable Properties/ Community Assets related Grievances in a meeting at DC Hall complex here. Additional Commissioner Srinagar, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, Additional Commissioner, Dr Syed […]
Flu vaccine in times of Covid crisis more important than ever: DAK
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said flu vaccine in times of Covid crisis is more important than ever. “As the flu season is just around the corner, addition of another respiratory illness on top of ongoing Covid-19 pandemic could overburden the health care system and compound efforts to stamp out the novel coronavirus,” said […]
