KCCI decries erratic power supply, calls for govt intervention

KCCI decries erratic power supply, calls for govt intervention

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) on Thursday said it has been closely monitoring the persistently erratic electric power supply in large areas of the valley for a considerable period. This situation is significantly impacting trade, business, industry, and households across the region. The Chamber in a statement issued here expressed deep […]

7% job surge for fresh graduates in India’s manufacturing sector’

NEW DELHI: India’s manufacturing industry’s intent to hire fresh graduates has jumped to 48 per cent in the first half (January-June) of 2024, an increase of seven per cent from 41 per cent in July-December 2023, a new report showed on Wednesday. According to learning and employability solutions provider TeamLease EdTech, this surge coincides with […]

RBI bans Kotak Mahindra Bank from on boarding new online customers

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday directed Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited to cease and desist from on boarding of new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit cards. However, the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) said the bank shall continue to provide services to its existing customers, […]

Stock market flattens after morning gains, midcaps, smallcaps shine

NEW DELHI: The benchmark indices flattened after morning gains on Wednesday as the Sensex closed up 0.2 per cent, a gain of 114 points, at 73853 from its intraday high of 74121 while the Nifty finished 0.15 per cent higher at 22402 from its intraday peak of 22476, up nearly 75 points. On the BSE […]

Dir Agri conducts comprehensive visit to assess agricultural progress in Bla

SRINAGAR: Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal, the Director of Agriculture in Kashmir, conducted a comprehensive visit to various agricultural sites in Baramulla district on Tuesday, including the Seed Multiplication Farm Tapper, Zonal Office Wagoora, and Daarwa Wagoora, to assess the agricultural scenario in the region. During his visit, he personally inspected farmers’ fields at multiple locations and […]

Ensure children up to 12 yrs are allocated seats with their parents in flight: DGCA tells airlines

NEW DELHI: Aviation watchdog DGCA has asked airlines to ensure that children up to the age of 12 years are allocated seats with at least one of their parents or guardians in a flight. The directive comes against the backdrop of instances of children below the age of 12 years were not seated along with […]

Airtel introduces new int’l roaming plans with in-flight data benefits

NEW DELHI: Airtel has introduced new international roaming packs for international travellers. The new tariff plans start at Rs 133 a day and offer additional benefits like more data, in-flight connectivity, and 24×7 contact centre support. These plans will be applicable across 184 different countries and allow users to travel across countries with just a […]

Hybrid work models present promising opportunity for Indian video conferencing market: Logitech

NEW DELHI: Anand Lakshmanan, the head of B2B at Logitech India, recently highlighted the significant opportunity that hybrid work models offer for the country’s video conferencing market. Lakshmanan emphasized that as India’s work landscape continues to evolve, with a focus on flexibility, productivity, and cost efficiency, video conferencing becomes increasingly crucial for fostering team collaboration. […]

Use of renewable energy could revolutionise agriculture in Hindu Kush Himalayas: Experts

KATHMANDU: Harnessing renewable energy could revolutionise food security in the mountainous region of the Hindu Kush Himalayas, experts, including from India, said here on Tuesday. The remarks were made at a regional conference titled “Advancing Productive Uses of Renewable Energy in Agriculture in the Hindu Kush Himalayas” and hosted by the International Centre for Integrated […]

KCCI delegates meet LG Sinha to discuss key issues

KCCI delegates meet LG Sinha to discuss key issues

Highlight concerns regarding business settlement cases, infrastructure dev, tourism, ease of doing business SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) office bearers team lead by the President Javed Ahmad Tenga called on the Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan, on Monday. The meeting was held as a review of the status of […]

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