Rs. 375.25 crore approved to 102 incubators under Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) as on 30th July 2022

New Delhi: As on 30th July 2022, of the corpus of Rs. 945 crore, Rs. 375.25 crore have been approved to 102 incubators under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). Also, 378 DPIIT recognised startups have been approved a total sum of Rs. 81.45 crore by the approved incubators under the Scheme. Specifically, from […]

VC SKUAST-K inaugurates certificate course for fertilizer dealers

Srinagar: Certificate course for fertilizer dealers was kick started at Directorate of Extension, SKUAST-K. Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K inaugurated 15 days short term certificate course for Fertilizer Input and Prospective Dealers on Integrated Nutrient Management. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai in his address told the audience that due to various […]

NABARD sensitizes Bankers regarding central sponsored schemes

Srinagar: In order to sensitize the bankers regarding various schemes of Govt of India implemented through NABARD, a one-day sensitization workshop was held at J&K Bank hall Shopian today. The workshop was attended by Lead Distt Manager, Branch Managers of various banks of district. fficers from line departments were also present. The programme was aimed […]

Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 8 pc in July to 2,50,972 units

NEW DELHI: Automobile retail sales in India dropped 8 per cent on an annual basis in July on account of fall in registrations of passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and tractors. As per data released by the automobile dealers’ body FADA on Thursday, the overall automobile retail sales last month stood at 14,36,927 units, as compared with […]

OPEC+ boosts oil output by slower pace than previous months

NEW DELHI: The OPEC oil cartel and its allies decided Wednesday to boost production in September by a much slower pace than in previous months at a time of high gasoline prices and unstable energy supplies exacerbated by Russia’s war in Ukraine. PEC, led by Saudi Arabia, and its allies, led by Russia, said they […]

Dean Students Welfare skuast holds painting competition

Srinagar: Dean Students Welfare of the varsity conducted a University level painting competition under the banner of “Canvas of Hope” at Shalimar campus. The programme is part of the celebration under the aegis of “AzadikaAmritMahautsav”. The programme was inaugurated by Professor Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice-Chancellor of the University. Speaking on the occasion Vice- Chancellor stressed […]

Free entry to all ASI-protected monuments from Aug 5 to 15

New Delhi: The Union Culture ministry on Wednesday announced free entry to all Archaeological Survey of India-protected monuments and sites across the country from August 5 to 15. This is being done as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations to mark 75 years of India’s Independence. “As part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ […]

India achieves landmark milestone, over 75000 startups recognised so far

New Delhi: Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textile Shri Piyush Goyal today announced that India has achieved a landmark milestone, wherein 75000 startups have been recognized in the country. These numbers tell the power of a vision. A vision to see innovation & enterprise drive growth, he […]

Rupee plummets 68 paise to close at 79.21 against US dollar

Mumbai: The rupee slumped 68 paise to close at 79.21 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as disappointing macroeconomic data weighed on investor sentiment. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened lower at 78.70 and fell further to settle at the day’s low of 79.21. On Tuesday, the rupee rallied 53 […]

Rs 15/quintal likely hike in sugarcane FRP to Rs 305 per quintal for 2022-23 season

New Delhi: The government is believed to have increased the minimum price that mills have to pay to sugarcane growers by Rs 15 to Rs 305 per quintal for 2022-23 marketing year starting October, sources said. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is believed to have approved the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of […]