News Topic:Consumers

Traders, consumers lament levying of 5% GST on daily-use items

The fresh directive that has imposed five per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on general items has left the common people fuming.

Ramdhan: Prices of essentials sky-rocket in Kashmir

The skyrocketing prices of daily use commodities including fuels, fruits, milk, meat and vegetables have irked consumers who have expressed anguish.

Consumer Surplus, Producer Surplus & Economic Welfare

In mainstream Economics, economic surplus, also known as total welfare or Marshallian surplus (named after Alfred Marshall), refers to two related quantities - Consumer Surplus,...

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J&K medical interns continue strike after stipend talks with Sakina Itoo fail

J&K MBBS and BDS interns will continue their indefinite strike after talks with Health Minister Sakina Itoo failed to yield a written commitment on stipend revision.

Kargil-Leh padyatra postponed ahead of MHA talks

The proposed Kargil-Leh Peace and Justice Padyatra has been postponed ahead of September 9 MHA talks, with Sonam Wangchuk warning it may be revived.

223 J&K sportspersons await govt job joining amid dispute over candidate

The joining of 223 J&K sportspersons selected under the sports quota remains uncertain amid a dispute involving an individual candidate from Jammu.

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.

Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.