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Making J&K more attractive to tourists admin’s top priority: Chief Secretary

editor December 21, 2023Leave a comment

SRINAGAR: Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary for Jammu and Kashmir, stated on Thursday that increasing the Union Territory's tourist appeal is the administration's top priority. Speaking with reporters following his first visit to the SPS Museum in Srinagar, Dulloo stated that the administration's top goal is to increase tourism in J&K, particularly in Kashmir, as it is a popular destination. He stated that renovations to the SPS museum building have been ongoing for the past few years and that it will soon attract a lot of tourists. [caption id="attachment_7601" align="alignnone" width="300"] Making J&K more attractive to tourists admin’s top priority: CS[/caption]

X/Twitter down? Platform shows ‘welcome to your timeline’ on feed instead of tweets

editor December 21, 2023Leave a comment

Dec -21 : Around 11 am. on Thursday, the microblogging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a technical issue. Instead of the standard tweets on the feed, "Welcome to your timeline" was displayed on the website and in the mobile application. It appears that users were unable to access the platform due to a significant outage. Over seventy thousand people have reported being unable to use the platform, according to Downdetector. Furthermore, the cause of this problem is unknown at this time. Many users flocked to Facebook to voice their concerns after the outage. A user named Samuel Oseremen Imoisili wrote, "Please, who uses X/twitter, seems the app is not working or someone should help me confirm.""Myself and other Twitter users are holding onto (going back to) Facebook. Tony Thee Goon, a different Facebook user who also shared a meme, wrote, "Since our app is down." The outage that X is experiencing is not new. There were outages on the Elon Musk-owned platform in March and July of this year. According to a July report from Downdetector, X experienced over 13,000 outages in both the US and the UK. People reported seeing the message "We apologise, but your rate is limited." Kindly wait a short while before attempting again." In a similar vein, the platform experienced a brief outage on March 6. Many users expressed dissatisfaction over their inability to use it normally or their difficulties accessing links, photos, and videos. This outage impacted thousands of people, and many users in certain areas reported that the website was operating slower than usual. [caption id="attachment_7580" align="alignnone" width="300"] X/Twitter down? Platform shows ‘welcome to your timeline’ on feed…

Doda-Jammu subsidised Helicopter Service takes flight

editor December 19, 2023Leave a comment

DODA DECEMBER 19: In a significant development to facilitate travel in winters, the subsidised helicopter service from Doda to Jammu took off today. The inaugural ceremony, held at the District Police Line in Doda, was…

CS addresses 41st National Pensioners Day celebrations at Jammu

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU: Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary, stated today that since retirees have devoted the majority of their lives to serving their country, we should honour and respect them in all aspects of life. The Central Government Pensioners Welfare Association Jammu (CGPWAJ) organised the 41st National Pensioners Day celebrations at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), where the Chief Secretary gave a historic speech. On the occasion were retired Civil Service officers and officers from other central departments, as well as State Election Commissioner B.R. Sharma, Patron CGPWAJ, S.S. Wazir, President CGPWAJ, Vice President CGPWAJ, and General Secretary CGPWAJ, K.B. Jandial.Speaking to the assembly, the Chief Secretary thanked the retired officers for their commitment and unwavering work throughout their careers. He thanked the elderly for their tenacity, diligence, and commitment, which have built a strong foundation for a prosperous country. Atal Dulloo emphasised the significance of honouring and respecting the retirees, acknowledging their role in forming the future of the country and asserting that they have served as role models for aspiring officers in terms of performance and behaviour. The Chief Secretary also cited the Supreme Court's historic ruling, which recognised that pensions are rights rather than gifts that enable retirees to live respectable lives after dedicating their valuable time to the public good. In his speech, Dulloo praised a number of CGPWAJ projects and gave them the assurance that the UT administration is dedicated to resolving their complaints. On this occasion, the Chief Secretary also gave recognition to the retirees who had reached the age of 85 or older. Speaking at the event, President CGPWAJ Kuldeep Khoda stated that since the decisions made by the pensioners have shaped the future of our younger generation, they should be a source of guidance for upcoming officers.Patron CGPWAJ, S.S. Wazir, spoke extensively about the accomplishments and operations of the organisation in his speech, and General Secretary, K.B. Jandial, educated the audience on the significance of the day. Vote of thanks was presented by Vice President CGPWAJ. Earlier, on the fringes of the festivities, the Chief Secretary opened the Geriatric Wellness Awareness Camp, which was organised by the Central Government Pensioners Welfare Association Jammu (CGPWAJ) and the Directorate of AYUSH J&K. Ayurvedic treatment of certain age-related diseases was discussed in a health talk given by medical officers from the AYUSH Department as part of the event. Dr. Arun Gupta discussed a range of illnesses, geriatric syndromes that are common in the elderly, and Ayurvedic treatment for them.Additionally, he emphasised the benefits of Ksharsutra, Panchkarma, and Yoga in the treatment of a range of geriatric health conditions. Similarly, Dr. Monika Gupta discussed how Ayurvedic-based mental health care interventions and yoga can be used to manage mental health issues in the elderly population. She forced the pensioners to perform Dhyana, Bhramni Pranayama, and other yoga poses. [caption id="attachment_7398" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS addresses 41st National Pensioners Day celebrations at Jammu[/caption]

Number Of GST Return Filers Up 65 Pc To 1.13 Cr In 5 Years; 90% Filingtax Payment Form In Time

editor December 17, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI, Dec 17: The finance ministry announced on Sunday that the number of taxpayers who filed GST returns increased by approximately 65% to 1.13 crore in the five years leading up to April 2023, as compliance increased. Additionally, there are now 1.40 crore active taxpayers registered under GST, up from 1.06 crore in April 2018. Ninety percent of eligible taxpayers file GSTR-3B returns by the end of the filing month in the current fiscal year, according to data shared by the ministry. This is an increase from sixty-eight percent in the first year of the GST rollout, 2017–18. "A higher percentage of eligible taxpayers are filing returns as a result of the GST's streamlined rules and procedures," the ministry stated in a post on X.On July 1, 2017, a national Goods and Services Tax (GST) went into effect. It included more than a dozen local taxes, including VAT, service tax, and excise. As of April 2023, there were 1.13 crore GSTR-3B filers, up from 72.49 lakh in April 2018. The monthly return form for outgoing supply details and tax payment is GSTR-3B. The ministry stated in another post on X that "the compliance level in GST return filing has improved over the years with effective policy and systemic changes in GST."The ministry further stated that an increase in return filing over time shows an improvement in the degree of compliance. In November, the monthly GST collection total was Rs 1.68 lakh crore. In the current fiscal year, gross GST collection has surpassed Rs 1.60 lakh crore for the sixth time. Since its implementation on July 1, 2017, the Goods and Services Tax collection has been increasing annually. According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the average gross monthly mop-up for the current fiscal year is Rs 1.66 lakh crore. She made this statement earlier this month in the Lok Sabha. In April, the collection reached a record-breaking Rs 1.87 lakh crore. [caption id="attachment_7372" align="alignnone" width="300"] Number Of GST Return Filers Up 65 Pc To 1.13 Cr In 5 Years; 90%…

CJ inaugurates ‘Fast Track Court (POCSO Cases) at District Court Complex, Jammu

editor December 16, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU: Today, at the District Court Complex in Jammu, the newly built "Fast Track Court (POCSO Cases) Jammu" was officially opened by Chief Justice N Kotiswar Singh of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. This court is equipped with all the latest technology and amenities that are necessary for a POCSO court. Along with all of the judicial officers from the District Headquarter and the High Court registry in Jammu, there were also several other attendees, including Justice Tashi Rabstan, Administrative Judge for the District of Jammu, Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, Justice Puneet Gupta, Justice Rahul Bharti, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Principal District and Sessions Judge Jammu, Sanjay Parihar, Principal Secretary to Chief Justice, M K Sharma, and Y P Bourney, Director Judicial Academy.Along with the court employees of the District Court of Jammu, the event was also graced by Advocate General D.C. Raina, President of the BAR Association, Secretary Vikram Sharma, and office bearers of the BAR Association Jammu. The High Court expeditiously proceeded with the building of the POCSO Court in accordance with the most recent guidelines (the vulnerable witnesses-deposition centre) of a committee appointed by the Supreme Court. The committee was led by Justice Gita Mittal, the former Chief Justice of the J&K High Court. [caption id="attachment_7286" align="alignnone" width="300"] CJ inaugurates ‘Fast Track Court (POCSO Cases) at District Court Complex, Jammu[/caption]

DC reviews status of Kishtwar High Altitude National Park

editor December 15, 2023Leave a comment

KISHTWAR, DECEMBER 15: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr. Devansh Yadav today reviewed the status of the Kishtwar High Altitude National Park here at a meeting held in the Conference Hall of Department of Wildlife Protection at…

J&K JJM gets big boost; Centre approves new 102 Water Supply Schemes worth Rs 476.71 cr

editor December 15, 2023Leave a comment

SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 15: As a major boost to Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in J&K, the Centre has approved new 102 Water Supply Schemes worth Rs 476.71 crore for coverage of additional 54752 rural households in…

CS takes peek into harnessing of hydropower potential of the UT

editor December 15, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today looked into the harnessing of the hydropower potential of the UT going on through different agencies here besides going into different aspects of Rehabilitation & Resettlement plan framed for…

Wholesale Inflation Back In Positive Zone After 7 Months, At 0.26 Pc In Nov

editor December 14, 2023Leave a comment

New Delhi, Dec 14: November saw the fastest rate of increase in wholesale price-based inflation in eight months, rising by 0.26 percent, mostly as a result of a significant increase in food prices. For the previous seven months, the WPI inflation rate has been negative, and in October it was (-) 0.52%. The Commerce and Industry Ministry released a statement saying, "Positive rate of inflation in November, 2023 is primarily due to increase in prices of food articles, minerals, machinery & equipment, computer, electronics & optical products, motor vehicles, other transport equipment and other manufacturing etc." From 2.53 percent in October to 8.18% in November, food inflation increased.A spike in food prices in November caused retail or consumer price-based inflation to rise at its fastest rate in three months, according to official data released earlier this week at 5.55 percent. In its bi-monthly monetary policy announcement last week, the Reserve Bank raised concerns about rising food inflation in November and December while keeping interest rates unchanged. [caption id="attachment_7191" align="alignnone" width="300"] Wholesale Inflation Back In Positive Zone After 7 Months, At 0.26 Pc In Nov[/caption]

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