Government decides to remove customs duty on export of sugar from its current level of 20% to zero percent
newdehli;-During the current Sugar Season 2017-18, the sugar production in the country is estimated to be substantially higher than the estimated domestic consumption. Sufficient surplus stock of sugar may be available for export. In order to promote exports with the objective of evacuating surplus stocks from the country, the Government has decided to remove customs […]
The treasury of tulips in Kashmir
srinagar:-A message from my old friend Shaheen who teaches at a university in Kashmir, woke me up that morning. “Tulip Garden is opening in a week. If at all you can manage, let me know.” In response to Shaheen’s message there I was catching an early morning flight to Srinagar! From afar, I saw a […]
Woman dies after birth control operation in Samba
Jammu—A 28-year-old woman died after undergoing tubectomy at a state-run hospital in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, following which a probe has been ordered, an official said today. Seema Devi underwent the operation at a special camp for family planning at Vijaypur Government Hospital yesterday, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Samba, Rajinder Sambyal said The officer […]
Sagar castigates Government over ‘step-motherly’ treatment to Srinagar
Srinagar, March 21, 2018: National Conference General Secretary Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar on Wednesday alleged that the government had no policy viz a viz Srinagar city and the label of smart city has become a joke considering the dilapidation of infrastructure and civil amenities. Sagar castigated the incumbent government’s step motherly treatment towards Srinagar city. […]
No decision made yet on separate times in India: GoI
New Delhi: Amid demands for separate time zones in the country, especially by the northeastern states, the government of India (GoI) today said it has not made any decision on the matter. In a written response to a question by BJP lawmaker Varun Gandhi in the Lok Sabha on whether the government has come to […]
Div Com for timely desilting of irrigation canals
JAMMU, MARCH 20: Divisional Commissioner Hemant Kumar Sharma convened a meeting with the officers of concerned departments to review the desilting works for various irrigation canals, here today. The meeting was attended by Director Agriculture, H.K Razdan, Joint director RDD Champa Thakur, SE EM&RE Sandeep Seth, Xen Irrigation Jammu, Xen Irrigation Akhnoor along with other district officers […]
Cabinet orders reshuffle in administration
JAMMU, MARCH 20: The Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today ordered transfers and postings in state administration with immediate effect. Ms. Sheetal Nanda, IAS(JK:2006), Deputy Commissioner, Samba, is transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. The officer will look […]
Sonamarg road reopens after four months
Srinagar:-The Srinagar Sonamarg road was thrown open for traffic on Tuesday after remaining closed for nearly four months due to snowfall. Official sources said that Srinagar-Sonamarg road has been thrown open for light motor vehicles. The traffic movement will be allowed from 11 am to 3 pm only till further orders and no vehicle would […]
Geelani anguished over plight of Kashmir detainees in jails
srinagar: All Parties Hurriyat Conference chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Tuesday expressed deep concern and anguish over the plight of detainees languishing in different jails in and outside of the valley. Citing the treatment meted out to detainees, lodged in outside state jails, Geelani said that on one pretext or the other they are harassed, intimidated […]
Police seeks help to trace missing Srinagar girl
srinagar:-Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday sought the help of people to trace the whereabouts of a girl missing from her home in Nowgam area of Srinagar. An official said that Bisma, daughter of Abdul Rashid Ganie, went missing from her home in Zangibagh on March 18. “Bisma left her home early in the morning […]
