Pahalgam-Tral connectivety to boost tourism. Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today asserted that Government is developing Shikargah in Tral to give tourism in the area a big boost. Interacting with a deputation from Tral which met her here today, the Chief Minister said the area is being connected to world famous destination Pahalgam through a trekking route and a road […]
Shun rigidity, initiate dialogue. Sagar to GOI
Srinagar: National Conference Tuesday reiterated that Kashmir issue must be approached politically and asked GoI to shun rigidity and initiate unconditional dialogue with all the stakeholders of the state, in a meeting convened here at party headquarters. An extra ordinary session comprising of Provincial President, Zonal Presidents, District Presidents, PP Womens Wing and PP Youth Wing was […]
Governor asks police to play pro-active role with common man.
SRINAGAR: Governor N.N.Vohra asked IGP Kashmir to ensure that his Force plays a prompt and pro-active role in solving the problems faced by the people at large.Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Muneer Khan, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. This was Khan’s first meeting with the Governor after taking over […]
DIPR Clears liabilities of News papers.
SRINAGAR: The Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) has released a payment of Rs 32.05 crore during the fiscal 2016-17 to the newspapers and periodicals on account of the past liabilities and the advertisements issued under the budget head during the last financial year. The Department has decided to upload on its official […]
Mehbooba to glorify Phalgam with tulips.
SRINAGAR: Tulips are set to bloom at the tourist resort of Pahalgam even as the mini zoo there is also being expanded and the Institute of Hotel Management is setting up a branch there as well. This was decided in a meeting of Pahalgam Development Authority held here with Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti in chair. […]
NIA lands in valley to inquire Hurriat funding.
New Delhi: In what can be termed as a major breakthrough for the Centre in the ongoing Kashmir unrest, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday registered a preliminary enquiry into the funding of Hurriyat leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Naeem Khan and others in Jammu and Kashmir by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed and […]
Education, healthcare exempted,tax on services finalized: GST council
Srinagar: The all-powerful goods and service tax (GST) Council on Friday finalised tax rates for services under the GST regime, scheduled to kick-in from 1 July. Kerala finance minister Thomas Issac said there will be four rates for services at 5, 12, 18 and 28%, similar to tax slabs for goods. The tax rate on […]
DIPR appreciated by Journalist’s for facilitating hassle-free coverage mega meet.
SRINAGAR, MAY 19: The visiting delegation of journalists and local media fraternity appreciated the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) for making creditable arrangements for the smooth and timely coverage of the 14th GST Council meeting which concluded at SKICC here today. The journalists complemented the efforts of DIPR for ensuring seamless coverage of […]
Drabu praises GST Council.
SRINAGAR: Terming the GST Council as India’s first federal institution, Minister of Finance and Labor and Employment, Dr Haseeb Drabu today said the new tax regime will pave way for cooperative federalism in the country. “The GST will bring major changes in fiscal and political side of India’s federal structure because of which coercive federalism […]
Jaitley pats troops for readiness to response Pak aggression.
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today expressed satisfaction over the “aggressive domination” and “readiness” of troops along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir to give a befitting response to any “misadventure” by Pakistan. Jaitley held a meeting with senior army commanders at a forward post along the LoC in north Kashmir, and reviewed the security situation […]
