Month: February 2021

The Government of Jammu Kashmir has issued a notification imposing property tax through urban local bodies (Municipal Corporation, Committees) in their respective areas across Jammu Kashmir. In this regard, a notification was issued on February 12, 2021 by Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary to the Government, Housing and Urban Development department of Jammu Kashmir. “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Jammu Kashmir Property Tax Board Act, 2013 (Act), the Jammu Kashmir Municipal Act, 2000, and the Jammu Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act, 2000, the Government hereby direct that for the levy of property tax on any land or building, the value of land as notified in terms of Jammu Kashmir Preparation and Revision of Market Value Guideline Rules 2011(circle rate) shall be a key dete...

On Saturday, a sweeper was injured after an old shell went off while he was clean a private school in Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Official sources told GNS that the sweeper identified as Reyaz Ahmad Ahanger son of Abdul Ahad Ahanger was cleaning the Hillwill School when the shell went off, leading to injuries to him. He was shifted to hospital and his condition is stated to be stable, they said. SP Handwara Dr GV Sandeep said that investigations into the incident have revealed that it was old shell which exploded, leading to the injuries to the sweeper. “He is stable,” the police officer added.

A youth who was held after the attack in Barzulla area of Srinagar has been released. The Jammu Kashmir Police on Friday held a suspected youth near the attack site in Baghat Barzulla area of Srinagar. The family of the youth had said that the youth is suffering from mental illness. Mudasir Ahmad was held by joint forces during a search operation which was being carried out after suspected militants carried out an attack in the area killing two policemen. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, K.Vijay Kumar, while speaking on the sidelines of the wreath-laying ceremony of two slain cops, said that no one has been arrested but a suspected youth has been held only for questioning purpose. Meanwhile, family members of the youth pleaded for his innocence saying that he is...

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir range Vijay Kumar said that summer strategy has been finalized and all “measures have been taken to ensure a peaceful summer in Kashmir.” Addressing a press conference at PCR Srinagar, the IGP said that recently a highly meeting was held in Srinagar where officials from police, army and other security officials in which the “summer strategy was finalized. “It is not feasible to divulge the details of the meeting, but we will ensure that there is a peaceful summer in Kashmir and a good tourist season,” he said as per news agent. “Our neighbor never wants peace to prevail and tourism to flourish. But we are fully prepared to deal with all challenges and ensure a peaceful summer,” the IGP said. He said that some political leaders are also try...

The Valedictory Function of 32nd National Road Safety Month was held today in Transport Yard Harnag Anantnag in which a large number of Sumo and heavy vehicle drivers participated. On the occasion, the drivers were provided awareness regarding the safety measures and safe driving besides their ophthalmic check up was also done. ADC Anantnag, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat presided over the event as the Chief Guest and distributed helmets and fitness certificates among the specially abled Scooty Riders and sumo drivers respectively. In his speech, the ADC advised the drivers for strict adherence to the safe driving measures and rules for the safety of the passengers and vehicles. He also emphasised on the importance of such progaram and directed the MVD Anantnag to conduct awareness program on ...