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India’s forex reserves hit record high of $709.4 billion

NEW DELHI: India’s foreign exchange reserves reached a new all-time high in the week ended January 23, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s...

DC Budgam reviews HADP progress in district

Stresses on improving Credit Score & faster approvals under JKCIP BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting...

Advisory Board hosts Kisan Sammelan

Speakers gave valuable suggestions to boost farming sectors JAMMU: The J&K Advisory Board for Development of Kisans (JKABDK) organised a one-day Kisan Sammelan, here on...

CIED- IUST secures capital grant from JKEDI under govt’s startup policy

AWANTIPORA: In the Idea to Impact Start up Mela organized by JKEDI at Jammu, CIED- IUST secured a Start Up grant of 50 Lacs....

SKUAST-K research scholar awarded INSPIRE fellowship

SRINAGAR: Ishrat Riyaz, a PhD research scholar from the Division of Genetics & Plant Breeding (GPB) at SKUAST-Kashmir’s Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, has been...

SKUAST-K launches MSME- sponsored ESDP on Oyster mushroom cultivation

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir inaugurated an Advanced Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) on “Spawn and Ready-to-Fruit Bags...

Saving for Children: How Rising Inflation is Impacting Education and Well-Being Funds

Saving for children should be a priority, particularly in today’s times of high inflation and soaring costs. Consider a scenario where a couple starts...

FCIK welcomes amendment of Uniform Consent Guidelines

Appeals Minister Javid Rana to ensure swift implementation in J&K SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has welcomed the decision of the...

Handicraft Dept launches skill training under SAMARTH to revive carpet weaving in Kashmir

Training of 160 artisans commences across eight districts of Kashmir Division SRINAGAR - Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Srinagar, under the aegis of Handicrafts...

SKUAST-K SKIIE Centre bags ‘Incubator of the Year’ award at JK Startup Mela

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir’s Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (SKIIE) Centre has been recognised as ‘Incubator of the Year’...

Cigarette industry to see 6–8% contraction in next fiscal following higher taxes: Report

NEW DELHI: India’s domestic cigarette industry is likely to see a 6–8% contraction in volumes in the next financial year following higher indirect taxes...

Markets extend rally: Sensex jumps 487 points, Nifty closes above 25,340

MUMBAI: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Wednesday, extending their previous day's rally, on optimism over the India-EU landmark free trade...

SKUAST-K organises MSME-sponsored MDP to boost E-commerce for local products

SRINAGAR: To strengthen the digital footprint of regional entrepreneurship, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir inaugurated a one-week MSME-sponsored Management Development...

J&K Tourism Dept participates in FITUR Madrid

Tourists throng J&K stall, Kashmiri kehwa, VR videos captivate visitors JAMMU: The J&K Tourism Department participated in the leading annual global trade fair for tourism...

FCIK seeks procurement policy reset

₹1.9 lakh crore spent in six years, local MSMEs continue to starve SRINAGAR: As the Government of Jammu & Kashmir undertakes a review of its...

SKUAST-K celebrates Republic Day with gaiety, fervour

SRINAGAR, January 26: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir marked India’s 77th Republic Day today with vibrant patriotic displays and a...

FCIK calls for one-time, structured resolution of MSME NPAs

Seeks UT govt’s intervention as major stakeholder in J&K Bank SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has reiterated its long-standing demand for...

Dir Agri Kmr assesses gusty wind damage at Lalmandi

SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, on Saturday visited the Floriculture Development Scheme, kitchen garden, and entomology sections at Lalmandi, Srinagar, to assess...

FCIK highlights industrial imbalances in J&K ahead of Budget

Calls for public procurement overhaul, MSME revival, policy reforms to ensure growth SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK), the Valley’s apex industrial...

Rupee hits all-time low of 92/USD

Recovers marginally to settle at 91.88 against US dollar MUMBAI: The rupee hit an all-time low of 92 on Friday and recovered marginally to settle...

India’s pvt sector growth accelerates in Jan; hiring, demand improve

NEW DELHI: India’s private sector activity strengthened in January, driven by a rise in new business and improved demand conditions, according to data released...

Sensex drops 385 points to 81,794 in opening trade; Nifty declines 91 points to 25,141

MUMBAI: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Wednesday as heightened geopolitical tensions, weak global markets and persistent foreign...

All-New Kia Seltos launched in Srinagar; prices start at ₹10.99 lakh

‘Engineered for new generation of SUV buyers, All-New Kia Seltos elevates design, space, safety & technology to redefine benchmark in midsize SUV category’ SRINAGAR: RTO...

JKEDI trains 153 entrepreneurs under RAMP scheme

Concludes MDPs in five districts SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has successfully concluded the sixth and seventh batches of Management Development...

DC Budgam distributes 253 ice boxes to fishers under JKCIP

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, on Tuesday distributed 253 units of ice boxes among vulnerable fishers and fish farmers of District...

India’s economy to grow 7.3% this fiscal: Moody’s 

‘Insurance sector set for strong expansion’ NEW DELHI: Moody’s Ratings on Monday projected India’s economy to grow by 7.3 per cent in the current fiscal...

RBI India backs BRICS digital currency network for trade, tourism

MUMBAI: India's central bank has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital currencies to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier, two sources...

11 lakh additional MGNREGA person-days sanctioned for Rajouri

Secretary RDD reviews rural development schemes in district RAJOURI: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Saturday reviewed the progress...

Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs 35,000 crore for new manufacturing plant in Gujarat: Officials

AHMEDABAD: Maruti Suzuki India Limited will develop a new plant near Sanand in Ahmedabad district with an investment of Rs 35,000 crore, facilitating potential...

Omar govt put Srinagar back on development map: Sagar

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party General Secretary and MLA Khanyar, Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar presided over a meeting of block office...

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