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JK govt plans to link local mandies with eNAM

Navin discuses modalities with senior functionaries JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Government is planning to link the local mandies with National Agriculture Market (eNAM) trading portal. National...

Traders in Anantnag demand ease in opening of businesses

SRINAGAR: Traders from Anantnag town today called on Deputy Commissioner (DC), Anantnag K K Sidha and put forth their demand to ease the facility...

CS reviews preparations to roll out Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

JAMMU: The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam on the directions of the Lieutenant Governor, today chaired a meeting to review the preparations being...

Div Com Jammu interacts with Market Associations, urges them to follow SOPs

JAMMU: As the unlock process begins today with opening of markets, businesses and other economic activities with certain precautions, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma...

NC concerned over plight of stone quarry workers

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday expressed concern over the plight of thousands of stone quarry workers who find themselves permanently out...

Seeks adequate compensation for losses due to wind in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday expressed concern over heavy losses to farmers, and orchardists following heavy hail storm and gusty winds...

J&K Bank employees union hail CMD for exemplary leadership

SRINAGAR: Hailing the bank’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Rajesh Kumar Chhibber for exemplary leadership during a meet here at the bank’s corporate headquarters,...

India’s biggest asset sale to attract China-wary oil majors

NEW DELHI: The growing disquiet over China could see oil investors headed to India, said a top executive at a refiner that Prime Minister...

Pak approves USD 7.2 bn railway line upgradation project under CPEC

Islamabad: Pakistan has approved the strategic USD 7.2 billion railway line upgradation project between Peshawar and Karachi under the CPEC, paving the way for...

MSEFC at Jammu holds hearing to settle delayed payment cases

JAMMU: Micro Small Enterprises Facilitation Council, Jammu held hearing in respect of claims of interest on delayed payments against supply of goods to buyers...

Director Agri. reviews implementation of various schemes

SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Altaf Aijaz Andrabi Saturday reviewed the status of various sponsored schemes and benefits reaching beneficiaries at Agriculture Complex Lalmandi, Srinagar. The...

Div Com reviews avalibility of construction material with G&M dept

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P.K Pole today presided over an officers meeting convened to review the functioning of Geology and Mining department besides availability...

Canadian economy unexpectedly adds 289,600 jobs in May

Ottawa: Statistics Canada reported Friday the Canadian economy added 289,600 jobs in May, with businesses reopening amid easing public health restrictions. The unemployment rate rose...

Government in talks with banks to provide loans to small businesses at up to 8% interest

Kolkata: The government is negotiating with banks to give loans to small businesses at a lower interest rate of around 7.5-8 per cent, Minister...

J&K Forest Development Corporation replaces J&K State Forest Corporation

To be a company under Companies Act JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu Saturday...

10 central trade unions call for nationwide protest on July 3

New Delhi: Ten central trade unions, including Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) and Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), on Friday called for...

JAKAHUC waits for Saudi Arabia announcement for 2020 Hajj quota

SRINAGAR: There is a huge confusion regarding 2020 Hajj announcement as earlier Saudi authorities suspended all umrah activities since late February It was reported that...

Agri Department celebrated World Environment Day

SRINAGAR: Department of Agriculture Kashmir celebrated World Environmental Day across the valley. Regarding the importance of the day, Director Agriculture Kashmir Altaf Aijaz Andrabi...

J&K Bank CMD, senior functionaries plant saplings at Badamvaer

Srinagar: On the occasion of World Environment Day, J&K Chairman and MD (CMD) R K Chhibber and his senior management team planted saplings at...

Union threatens protests if Atlas Cycles doesn’t reopen soon

Ghaziabad (UP): The shutdown of the last remaining unit of Atlas Cycles in Sahibabad earlier this week came as shock to its employees, who...

World stock markets rise ahead of US jobs data

Washington: Global markets rose Friday and Wall Street futures as investors awaited the US jobs report for May, which is expected to show another...

EU hopes to free borders of virus restrictions by end June

Brussels: Europe could have its free travel zone up and running again by the end of the month, but travellers from further afield will...

Chhattisgarh consumers to get compensation for power cuts

Raipur: People will be entitled for compensation if they are made to face prolonged power cuts in Chhattisgarh, the state electricity regulator said on...

SBI records historic net profit in FY20 on stake sale in subsidiaries; Q4 net jumps over 4-fold

New Delhi/Mumbai: State Bank of India on Friday posted over four-fold jump in standalone net profit at Rs 3,581 crore for March quarter, 2019-20...

Electricity bills will double in J&K if discoms privatised

Srinagar: The Government of India (GoI) has begun the process of privatising power distribution in Jammu and Kashmir, a move aimed at reducing the...

Amazon in talks to buy 5% stake worth $2 billion in Bharti Airtel: Report

NEW DELHI: Amazon.com is in early-stage talks to buy a stake worth at least $2 billion in mobile operator Bharti Airtel, three sources with...

Trades, transports for immediate restoration of economic activities

SRINAGAR: Several delegations related to trade, tourism, transport and other allied sectors today met the Advisor to Lt. Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan here today. The...

JK government has failed to address farmers, orchardists distress: NC

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Thursday expressed concern over the wide spread damage to standing crops in south Kashmir areas following massive...

To tackle locusts attack, CAO holds meeting with officers

Baramulla: Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Baramulla Mohammad Yousuf Shah held a meeting with his subordinate officers at Baramulla on Thursday where they discussed probable...

Samoon reviews Education Investment Policy 2020

SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, School Education, Dr Asgar Samoon today chaired a meeting here to discuss the implementation of Jammu and Kashmir Education Investment Policy...

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