Rlys places order for wheels from Chinese firm; to pay 1.68% higher compared to deal with Ukraine
New Delhi: The railways has placed a purchase order for 39,000 wheels for LHB coaches from Chinese manufacturer Taiyuan at a rate that is more than one per cent higher than that offered by a Ukrainian firm, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railway […]
Govt initiates various interventions to upgrade Animal Husbandry sector in J&K
SRINAGAR: J&K Government has formulated attractive schemes to improve the dairy sector in Jammu and Kashmir which is directly proportional to improving the socio-economic condition of people. With an aim of Doubling Farmers’ income from dairying, the Administration is working tirelessly to ensure utmost priority is being extended to dairy development in the union territory […]
NC seeks rollback of 5 percent GST on rice, wheat, pulses, other essentials
Says, new GST regime will hinder poor man's access to cheap, nutritious food
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Tuesday took strong exception to the introduction of 5 percent GST on rice, wheat, and other essentials, saying the decision will hit the poor and middle class the most. While addressing a press conference at Nawa e Subah, party’s Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said that levying 5 […]
GST on daily use items: Sitharaman says decision taken with all states onboard
New Delhi: Facing criticism over GST on daily use items, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the 5 per cent tax is being levied on wheat flour and other items after nod from all states, including non-BJP ruled states. Non-BJP ruled states of Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and […]
Govt had not assured farmers of panel to provide legal guarantee of MSP, says Tomar
New Delhi: The Centre had not assured farmer unions’ body Samyukta Kisan Morcha of setting up a committee to provide legal guarantee on the minimum support price, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Under the umbrella of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), thousands of farmers had held a year-long agitation at Delhi borders and forced the government […]
Indian rupee has gained against euro, yen; slipped against dollar: MoS Finance
New Delhi: The Indian rupee has strengthened against major currencies such as the Euro, British pound and Japanese yen though it has weakened against the US dollar, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Tuesday. “Global factors such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, soaring crude oil prices and tightening of global financial conditions are […]
PCCF chairs 9th SLC meeting on wood-based industries of Kashmir division
Approves 24 cases pertain to sawmill industries, plywood industry
SRINAGAR: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF), Dr. Mohit Gera, today chaired the 9th meeting of State Level Committee on wood-based industries for Kashmir Division here at Forest Complex Sheikh Bagh. During the meeting, 26 cases were placed before the Committee for consideration which stand scrutinized and 24 cases were approved. Out of 24 approved […]
Bhardwaj inaugurates Hausla exhibition cum sale at Zabarwan Park for women entrepreneurs
SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary Finance, Industries and Commerce, Vivek Bhardwaj today inaugurated a seven-day Hausla exhibition‐cum‐sale here at Zabarwan Park. HAUSLA- inspiring her growth is a comprehensive programme which was launched last year by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for catalysing women entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir. The week-long exhibition‐cum‐sale is being organized by J&K Trade […]
1.05 crore tourists visited J&K in first six months of 2022: GOI
Srinagar: Union Minister for Tourism, G K Reddy on Monday said that 1.05 crore tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir in the first six months of the year 2022. Replying to a query by Mala Roy in Lok Sabha, the Union Minister said that tourism sector in J&K is one of the core sectors of […]
Few states seek extension of GST compensation for 5 years: FM
New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday informed the Lok Sabha that a few states including Telangana have sought a five-year extension for the compensation paid to them for revenue shortfall due to GST implementation. As per section 18 of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016, Parliament shall, by law, on […]
