UN chief calls for windfall taxes on profits of oil, gas firms
ISLAMABAD: The Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) on Food, Energy and Finance, formed by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, has asked governments to find the most effective way to fund energy solutions to protect vulnerable communities everywhere, including through windfall taxes on the largest oil and gas companies. Launching the third report of the crisis […]
South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Redwani Kulgam
Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Redwani area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Kudwani. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, […]
Flash floods
The recent flash floods in Jammu region have played havoc with life and property of the people urging the government to take some immediate steps of remedial measures. Government has already initiated the digital administrative system and it could have helped in mitigating the problems of common people during such floods. Recently the Chief Secretary […]
Delegation of Confederation of Indian Industry, Gujarat meets Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: A delegation of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Gujarat led by its Chairman Sh Anand Desai met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhavan here today. During the meeting, productive discussions were held on the growth of Industrial Sector of J&K. The 14 member delegation comprising of Sh Anand Desai, Chairman CII […]
Atal Dulloo calls for encouraging agriculture, horticulture businesses
JAMMU, AUGUST 4: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo chaired a review of implementation of projects under National Horticulture Board in a meeting held at Civil Secretariat here today. Deputy Director NHB, Sansar Ahmed was also present at the meeting. The ACS was apprised of horticulture potential of all districts, including Ramban, […]
J&K Reports 779 Covid-19 Cases, One Death
Srinagar, Aug 3 : Jammu and Kashmir reported 779 fresh covid-19 cases even as one person succumbed to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. They said that 142 cases were reported from Jammu division and 637 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 467422. Among the cases, 172093 are […]
ABDM: A revolutionary step for upgrading healthcare system across country
ABDM aims to develop, support integrated digital health infrastructure for effective medical care SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: With the rollout of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), citizens of J&K will be able to get digital health identification card for effective and timely medical care. The ABDM was launched by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in September […]
There was no need for youth to pick up arms given J&K’s enormous resources: J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Says some people continue to misguide young boys; pace of development increased manifold post 2019, Pace of dev work doubled post 2019; Govt committed to welfare of artisans, inaugurates Rs.4.50 Cr Chainstich Cluster Anantnag, Aug 04: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that given the enormous resources in the region, there was […]
Sena MP Raut’s custody in ED extended till Monday by Mumbai court
A special court here on Thursday extended till August 8 the Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case. While extending the custody, the court noted that the ED has made “remarkable progress” in the investigation. The central agency had arrested Raut on Sunday midnight in connection with […]
CWG 2022: India end weightlifting campaign with 10 medals, Gurdeep Singh wins bronze in Men’s 109+ kg
India ended its campaign in the weightlifting competitions in the 2022 Commonwealth Games with super heavyweight lifter Gurdeep Singh bagging a bronze medal in Men’s 109+ kg final. Gurdeep’s medal took India’s total medal count from weightlifting to 10 — three gold, three silver and four bronze — marginally better than that at Gold Coast […]