The ongoing unrest in Kashmir has led to a whopping Rs 6,400-crore loss to the economy of the Valley, with businesses being badly hit due to curfew and separatist sponsored strikes.Tourist and other business activities in Kashmir have come to a halt for the past 49 days after protests erupted in Kashmir following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on July 8.Clashes between protesters and security forces have claimed the lives of 66 people and left thousands of others injured.Close Shops, business establishments, private offices and petrol pumps have been shut as the separatists groups have called for a complete strike to protest the civilian deaths in the violence after Wani's killing. related news Congress trying to regain lost ground in Ladakh through divisive politics: BJP Himachal Pradesh fiscal deficit at Rs 3,870cr in FY18: CAG Shiv Sena warns of states vs Centre confrontation … [Read more...] about Kashmir’s economy suffers body blow, Rs 6400 cr loss in 49 days
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With two days to deadline, here’s how to link your PAN and Aadhaar
The deadline for mandatory linking of PAN and Aadhaar card for filing of income tax returns is in two days - September 30, as per a Supreme Court ruling.Failure to link the two documents might render your PAN card 'inoperative' from October 1 onwards. So here is a simple guide on how you can complete the process:Visit the Income Tax (I-T) department website https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home - click on Aadhaar Linking - fill in your 12-digit Aadhaar number; 10-digit PAN; name and Captcha for the one-time password (OTP).Close Read Here: A 3-step guide to PAN-Aadhaar linking ahead of deadline related news Pharma wrap: NPPA drug price hike and the need for robust price regulation of medicines Coal Min allocates one mine each to NMDC, RINL; to add 10 MT output every year Amul milk prices raised by Rs 2 per litre According to a notification issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on August 30, a person who furnishes Aadhaar, as they do not have … [Read more...] about With two days to deadline, here’s how to link your PAN and Aadhaar
India vs South Africa: We are here to compete in the traditional South African way, Van der Dussen
Vice-captain Rassie van der Dussen on September 21 said they are here to compete in the "traditional South African way" even though the team currently touring India lacks the firepower of the previous visiting outfits. The Proteas lost the second T20 International by seven wickets after the series opener was washed out.The new-look team will have a chance to draw level in the third and final game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on September 22, which will be followed by a three-match Test series."We got a young squad now but we came here to compete in the traditional South African way, try hard, play hard," Van der Dussen told reporters on the eve of the game.Close "We have got young guys in the squad and we are not going to stand back for anyone. That's the emphasis, results go your way or not, that's sometimes you are not sure what's going to happen. We knew it's going to be tough, India is one of the strongest team in the world, and we know we are embracing their challenge." … [Read more...] about India vs South Africa: We are here to compete in the traditional South African way, Van der Dussen
Want To Keep Your Team Happy? Talk To The People Who Just Quit
Of course you want to keep your best employees, but the truth is most of your employees–even the happy ones–are looking for another job. advertisement advertisement According to a recent study conducted by Deloitte leaders rate engagement and retention as a top 2014 priority. And yet, lumping engagement and retention into one bucket is misleading–at least that’s what 7,350 LinkedIn members across five countries said in an exit survey. The survey reported that 85% of the workforce is either actively looking for a job or open to talking to recruiters about relevant opportunities–even those who report being satisfied with their current jobs. Employees contemplate daily whether to re-up with their current employer or entertain the prospect of landing a better gig. Given this, the real question is not how to engage your employees so they don’t leave–there is a good chance they will. The real opportunity is how you treat them when they do. … [Read more...] about Want To Keep Your Team Happy? Talk To The People Who Just Quit
Here is why you should swear at work, according to science
It’s something Americans do about 80 times a day according to a 2016 study. Yet more so than walking into a meeting 35 minutes late with a fresh latte in hand, swearing in the workplace is still seen as taboo. In fact, a 2015 survey found that 81% of employers believed swearing at work “brings an employee’s professionalism into question.” advertisement advertisement But just like movie producer Darryl Zanuck, who in 1946 infamously said the TV would just be a fad, this opinion isn’t aging well. Study after study on this subject have all come to the same conclusion, cursing has many benefits in both our private and professional lives. Let’s dive into a few of them. On a personal level, people who swear often lie less frequently, have higher levels of integrity and emotional intelligence, possess a larger vocabulary and are linked with having higher IQs. Cursing conveys feelings and opinions not captured by everyday language so people … [Read more...] about Here is why you should swear at work, according to science
