HC slaps ` 10 lakh fine each on seven telecom companies
‘Money realized shall be spent on welfare of orphans’
Srinagar, Feb 06: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Monday imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh each on seven major telecommunication companies and directed them to pay the entry tax on their equipment as demanded by the state government.
Dismissing a bunch of writ petitions filed by the telecommunication companies, Justice Muzaffar Hussain Attar upheld the state's plea that the equipment brought in by them was being used for commercial purposes and should be subjected to entry tax.
‘Money realized shall be spent on welfare of orphans’
Srinagar, Feb 06: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Monday imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh each on seven major telecommunication companies and directed them to pay the entry tax on their equipment as demanded by the state government.
Dismissing a bunch of writ petitions filed by the telecommunication companies, Justice Muzaffar Hussain Attar upheld the state's plea that the equipment brought in by them was being used for commercial purposes and should be subjected to entry tax.
Jora launches website of Libraries Department
Public library info now only a click away
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 6- In yet another significant step towards modernization of public library services in Jammu & Kashmir, the Department of Libraries & Research launched its official website today. The website, available on the Internet at http://jkpubliclibraries.nic.in, comes close on the heels of launching of the ongoing automation and networking of public libraries project by the Department in October last and makes the public library collection only a click away.
Public library info now only a click away
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 6- In yet another significant step towards modernization of public library services in Jammu & Kashmir, the Department of Libraries & Research launched its official website today. The website, available on the Internet at http://jkpubliclibraries.nic.in, comes close on the heels of launching of the ongoing automation and networking of public libraries project by the Department in October last and makes the public library collection only a click away.
Create awareness of NRHM initiative: CM
‘Focus on 100 % benefits to women, children under JSSK’
Jammu, Feb 06: Stressing that appropriate health-care to women and children was an important ingredient in health service expansion and upgradation scheme in the state, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday asked for ensuring cent percent benefits to pregnant women and newborns under woman and child safety programme ‘Janani Shishu Surakhsha Karyakam’ (JSSK) of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) programme.
‘Focus on 100 % benefits to women, children under JSSK’
Jammu, Feb 06: Stressing that appropriate health-care to women and children was an important ingredient in health service expansion and upgradation scheme in the state, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday asked for ensuring cent percent benefits to pregnant women and newborns under woman and child safety programme ‘Janani Shishu Surakhsha Karyakam’ (JSSK) of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) programme.
Concretizing precious lands
Jammu and Kashmir has been lavishly bestowed with a wealth of resources by nature, which if exploited judiciously and scientifically could unburden people from seemingly unavoidable dependence on neighbouring states for essential commodities like food-grains. The soil of the state is the most fertile in and the yield per hectare could be astounding if only the farmers of the state develop scientific outlook and then take to latest farming techniques.
Jammu and Kashmir has been lavishly bestowed with a wealth of resources by nature, which if exploited judiciously and scientifically could unburden people from seemingly unavoidable dependence on neighbouring states for essential commodities like food-grains. The soil of the state is the most fertile in and the yield per hectare could be astounding if only the farmers of the state develop scientific outlook and then take to latest farming techniques.
Believe me, Muslims are not a herd
Opportunistic politicians are projecting Muslims as a monolithic ‘vote bank,' whereas the reality is of a diverse community divided along caste and theological lines.The myth of the Muslim vote bank, though denied by sociologists and debunked by psephologists, refuses to die. It reasserts itself with new vigour at every election. Even those well aware of the diversity within the community cannot resist building their arguments on this spurious claim.
Opportunistic politicians are projecting Muslims as a monolithic ‘vote bank,' whereas the reality is of a diverse community divided along caste and theological lines.The myth of the Muslim vote bank, though denied by sociologists and debunked by psephologists, refuses to die. It reasserts itself with new vigour at every election. Even those well aware of the diversity within the community cannot resist building their arguments on this spurious claim.
APPEAL TO HONB’LE CHIEF JUSTICE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR HIGH COURT JAMMU/SRINAGAR
Dear Editor
We the aspirants for the posts of “JUNIOR ASSISTANT IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR HIGH COURT SRINAGAR” who missed their exam which was held on 18th of Dec.2011 want to draw your kind attention towards following few lines.That we had applied for the said posts in response to the initial Publication of the notification No.8/PSY dated 01-04-05 for the same in 2005.
Dear Editor
We the aspirants for the posts of “JUNIOR ASSISTANT IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR HIGH COURT SRINAGAR” who missed their exam which was held on 18th of Dec.2011 want to draw your kind attention towards following few lines.That we had applied for the said posts in response to the initial Publication of the notification No.8/PSY dated 01-04-05 for the same in 2005.
Bowling, fielding India's weaknesses: Dean Jones
Perth (PTI) : Former Australian batsman Dean Jones believes India's bowling and fielding could be brutally exposed in the ongoing ODI tri-series against Australia and Sri Lanka despite the presence of younger and more agile players in the fold."They need to get their bowling right. It would be sorted out here in Australia. The weakness is bowling and fielding," stated Jones who was one of the pioneering one-day batsman of 80s and 90s with his fine running between the wickets and thrilling stroke-play.India lost the first match of the triangular series by 65 runs at MCG last night -- a game in which their bowling was brutally exposed.
Perth (PTI) : Former Australian batsman Dean Jones believes India's bowling and fielding could be brutally exposed in the ongoing ODI tri-series against Australia and Sri Lanka despite the presence of younger and more agile players in the fold."They need to get their bowling right. It would be sorted out here in Australia. The weakness is bowling and fielding," stated Jones who was one of the pioneering one-day batsman of 80s and 90s with his fine running between the wickets and thrilling stroke-play.India lost the first match of the triangular series by 65 runs at MCG last night -- a game in which their bowling was brutally exposed.
Rather concerned over burgeoning power losses
Energy accounting performance to be benchmark for APRs
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 06- Minister for Finance, Ladakh Affairs A. R. Rather has called for an effective energy accounting mechanism to bring down burgeoning losses in power sector, which he said, is a stumbling block in the way of states development planning. He urged for joint efforts to bridge the gap between energy consumption and revenue receipts.
Energy accounting performance to be benchmark for APRs
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 06- Minister for Finance, Ladakh Affairs A. R. Rather has called for an effective energy accounting mechanism to bring down burgeoning losses in power sector, which he said, is a stumbling block in the way of states development planning. He urged for joint efforts to bridge the gap between energy consumption and revenue receipts.
Parent Child Relation in the light of Islam
Islam identifies family as a basic social unit. To maintain any social relationship, both parties i.e. Parent and child must have some clear-cut Rights as well as obligations. The relationships are reciprocal, so in Parent-child relationship the Rights of parents are the obligations (duties) of the children and vice versa, the Rights of children are obligations (duties) of parents. Islam clearly defines the Rights of Parents and obligations of parents. Both mother and father are the essential components of the happy family besides their children.
Islam identifies family as a basic social unit. To maintain any social relationship, both parties i.e. Parent and child must have some clear-cut Rights as well as obligations. The relationships are reciprocal, so in Parent-child relationship the Rights of parents are the obligations (duties) of the children and vice versa, the Rights of children are obligations (duties) of parents. Islam clearly defines the Rights of Parents and obligations of parents. Both mother and father are the essential components of the happy family besides their children.
Serve people with dedication, Khoda tells probationers
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 6: The Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda has called upon the Probationary Deputy Superintendents of Police to serve the people with devotion and commitment and earn a good name for themselves and the police organization at large.
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 6: The Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda has called upon the Probationary Deputy Superintendents of Police to serve the people with devotion and commitment and earn a good name for themselves and the police organization at large.
Firdous meets fire victims at Shalla Kadal
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 06: The Chairperson of State Commission for Women and Member Legislative Assembly, Habba Kadal, Shamim Firdous today visited various areas of her constituency including Shalla Kadal and Karfali Mohalla where some residential houses were recently gutted in fire.
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 06: The Chairperson of State Commission for Women and Member Legislative Assembly, Habba Kadal, Shamim Firdous today visited various areas of her constituency including Shalla Kadal and Karfali Mohalla where some residential houses were recently gutted in fire.
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