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| Made ups of crewel, chain stitch exempted from VAT: Kichloo | | Inaugurates spl handloom expo- 2013 at Sonamarg | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 14 : With a view to boosting sale and export of handloom and handicraft products, the State Government has fully exempted Value Added Tax (VAT) on crewel cloths, embroidered chain stitch fabrics and their made ups from the current financial year onwards.
This was announced by the Minister of State of Industries and Commerce, Mr. Sajad Ahmed Kichloo, while speaking to a gathering of Handloom Weavers, Handcrafts Artisans, Tourists and Amarnathji Yatries, after inaugurating 15 days long Special Handloom Expo-2013 at Sonamarg-AmarnathJi Yatra base camp today. Mr. Kichloo said that government is making every effort to uplift the living standard of Handloom Weavers, adding that 8000 Modern Looms each costing Rs. 55000are being distributed to weavers free of cost. He said about 15000 weaver families have been covered under weavers’ Health Insurance Scheme. The Minister saidthat The Special Handloom Expo has been organised by the J&K Handloom Development Department and sponsored by the Development Commissioner Handlooms, Union Ministry of Textiles... | |
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| Petrol prices to go up by Rs. 1.55 per litre Agencies | | | | NEW DELHI, July 14 : This is the fourth increase since June. It was raised by 75 paise on June 1, followed by a Rs. 2 per litre increase on June 16 and a Rs. 1.82 per litre hike on June 29.
Petrol prices were on Sunday hiked by Rs. 1.55 a litre, the fourth increase in rates in six weeks, as falling rupee made oil imports costlier. Oil companies raised petrol rates by Rs. 1.55 a litre, excluding local sales tax or VAT, with effect from midnight tonight.
Actual increase will be higher and will vary from city to city depending on local taxes. Petrol price in Delhi has been hiked by Rs. 1.86 per litre to Rs. 70.44, effective Monday, as against the present Rs. 68.58. This is the fourth increas... | |
| | | | Bhalla asks JMC to intensify sanitation drive | | Visits flood prone areas | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 14 : Underlining the importance of proper sanitation especially during monsoon, Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture, Raman Bhalla, has asked the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) to further intensify sanitation drives in nallahs of different areas of city of temples particularly flood prone localities.
The Minister was interacting with the JMC officers during his extensive tour to Channi Himmat, Channi Himmat Housing Colony, Trikuta Nagar Extension and Gangyal areas. Mr. Bhalla asked JMC to remove debris from nallahs in several areas including Channi Himmat, Rahim Nagar, Rajiv Nagar, Gangyal, Digiana, Trikuta Nagar Extension, Bhour Camp so th... | |
| | | | NMC appeals PM to announce pending 10% DA | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 14 : National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) Sunday appealed to the Prime Minister to announce the pending instalment of 10 percent DA due from July this month in favour of both central and state government employees and pensioners at the next union cabinet meeting While addressing a workers rally at Brahman Sabha here, NMC President Subash Shastri said that the salaried class was facing lot of economic hardship due to high inflation and price rise and the early release of DA instalment would be genuine measure to provide some relief to them. "The delayed in release of DA would not only puts burden on the Central government exchequer to liquidate the arrears but... | |
| | | | Farooq Abdullah visits Pethub monastery, pays respects to Kushok Bakula | | | | Agencies
NEW DELHI, July 14 : Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah visited Pethub Monastery at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and paid his respects.
He also interacted with the monks and visited a photo exhibition displaying the life and times of 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche. Recalling himas India's Ambassador in Mongolia, senior statesman, international diplomat and one of the best-known lamas of Ladakh, Dr Abdullah also remembered his contribution to fostering better ties between India and Mongolia and his efforts in furthering Buddhism in Mongolia. He also praised his contribution as an MP and his deep engagement with welfare and education issues. Later in th... | |
| | | | Govt takes up repeat pilgrim fare issue with Centre | | State Hajj Committee committed to facilitating holy journey | | |
SRINAGAR, July 14 : The State Govt. has taken a strong note of exorbitantly higher air fare for the repeat pilgrims of Srinagar in comparison with Delhi or other embarkation points as prescribed by the Hajj Committee of India.
According to a spokesman of State Hajj Committee, though out of total quota of 8819 pilgrims from J&K, there are only 55 pilgrims registered under repeater category, the State Govt. has taken up the matter with Union Ministries of External Affairs and Civil Aviation with the suggestion that the benefit of air fare subsidy may be extended to the repeater pilgrims as well or at least the air fare for Srinagar Embarkation Point be brought down to a reasonable level co... | |
| | | | 2 Chinese choppers violate Indian airspace | | | | Jammu, July 14 : Two Chinese Army helicopters violated Indian airspace on July 11 in the Chumar sector in Ladakh, days after their soldiers intruded and took away an Indian surveillance camera. The PLA choppers violated Indian airspace in the Chumar sector on July 11 around 0800 hours and returned after flying for some time there, sources said. However, Army sources played down the incident, claiming the two People's Liberation Army (PLA) choppers were only flying close to the Indian airspace and had not entered inside our territory.
The two Chinese choppers were probably carrying out a reconnaissance of the area, sources said. The incident happened soon after Defence Minister A K Antony'... | |
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