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DIC Udhampur develop Mobile sample collection units

UDHAMPUR: With the Special Shramik train daily bringing an influx of stranded people of J&K back, Udhampur district was faced with the challenge of...

ESIC scheme sees 8.21 lakh enrolments in March

NEW DELHI: Around 8.21 lakh new members joined the ESIC-run social security scheme in March 2020, against 11.83 lakh in the previous month, according...

SpiceJet opens booaking for domestic flights

MUMBAI: No-frills carrier SpiceJet on Friday announced the opening of booking for its domestic flights as it resumes operations with a little over 200...

Shops on wheels become saviours in Covid lockdown

Shopian: Thanks to small load carrier vehicles and auto rickshaws, people in rural areas here have not faced scarcity of essential commodities in the...

Dwivedi chairs meeting for implementation of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in JK

Meets representatives of Industrial Associations JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce Department, Manoj K Dwivedi today chaired a meeting of a committee for effective implementation...

Ujjwala beneficiaries get 6.8 crore free cylinders

NEW DELHI: Half-way through the free gas cylinder scheme, over 8 crore Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries have got 6.8 crore free LPG cylinders...

MG Motor launches contact-free sales, service initiatives

NEW DEHI: MG Motor India on Thursday introduced contact-free technology-assisted sales and service initiatives under the 'MG Shield+' programme in view of operating with...

Market checking intensified in Pampore, Khrew

Poultry farm sealed for hoarding chicken PAMPORE: After reports of black marketing and profiteering, revenue officials in Pampore along with, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer...

Industry to achieve export target of USD 100 bn in next five years: TPCI

NEW DELHI: With the government taking steps in the agriculture and food sector, industry will be able to achieve export target of USD 100...

DDC Bandipora stresses on scientific, sustainable extraction of minerals

Chairs meeting to discuss mining plan of river Jhelum BANDIPORA: District Development Commissioner Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza Wednesday chaired a meeting to discuss the mining...

DC G’bal inspects First Aid Camp by Sheep Husbandry dept

GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today inspected the First Aid Camp established by Sheep Husbandry Department at Haripora, Ganderbal for the screening of...

DC B’la inspects and reviews functioning of Mushroom Demonstration cum Training Centre

BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo Wenesday conducted an inspection of Mushroom Demonstration cum Training Centre, located at Khawjabagh Baramulla and reviewed...

Engine maker Rolls-Royce cuts 9,000 jobs as aviation reels

London: Engine maker Rolls-Royce said Wednesday it plans to cut some 9,000 jobs globally as it grapples with the collapse in air travel due...

Recession, job losses, another pandemic and protectionism top worries: WEF study

NEW DELHI: A prolonged global recession due to COVID-19 pandemic, high unemployment, another outbreak of an infectious disease and increased protectionism are among the...

Advisor Baseer Khan reviews functioning of SKICC

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer A Khan Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the functioning of SKICC here. The meeting was attended by Director...

KCCI members discuss trade related issues with Advisor Baseer Khan

SRINAGAR: A delegation of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, President met Baseer Ahmad Khan, Advisor to LG...

4 Hydel Power Projects worth Rs. 189.85 Crore cleared by DLSWCC of I&C

SRINAGAR: To boost hydro-electricity in Kashmir valley, the Divisional Level Single Window Clearance Committee (DLSWCC) today cleared two hydro-electric power projects of 05 MW...

Pondy CM objects to Centre’s decision to privatise distribution of power in Union Territories

Puducherry: Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Monday accused the Centre of acting arbitrarily and ignoring the rights of the States by taking decisions...

KCCI delegation calls on Advisor Baseer Khan

SRINAGAR: A delegation of Kashmir Chamber of Industries and Commerce (KCIC), Tuesday, met the Advisor to lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan and apprised him...

Incentives to dairy farmers: Govt issues new guidelines

JAMMU: To promote Dairy Sector in a big way and ensure hassle free assistance in terms of subsidy and incentives to the dairy farmers...

China announces USD 2 billion in virus help at WHO assembly

Geneva: China will provide USD 2 billion over two years to fight the coronavirus pandemic, President Xi Jinping said Monday, rallying around the World...

NC seeks bailout package; incentives for Kashmir handicraft sector

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday asserted that while the government has stepped in to provide relief to urban poor and migrants,...

Meeting The Covid Economic Emergency Head On

RAJIV KUMAR The twin mantra for the Government’s stimulus in response to the unprecedented economic impact of COVID19 has been to first ensure that human...

Kashmir cherry’s main markets – Mumbai, Ahmedabad – both shut

Srinagar: The horticultural year has begun with a challenge in Kashmir Valley as its first fruit of the season – cherry – is ready...

135 million Indians may lose job due to coronavirus impact

New Delhi: Following the COVID-19-induced economic disruptions, up to 135 million jobs could be lost and 120 million people might be pushed back into...

Beijing announces wearing masks outdoors not necessary

Beijing: Beijing has done away with the guideline that residents should wear masks while on outdoors, the first city in China and perhaps in...

Kashmir’s netpreneurs’ stare at bleak future sans high speed internet

Srinagar: Many online businesses in Kashmir are on the verge of closing down after the Supreme Court last week refused to direct for restoration...

Kashmir Economic Alliance pegs preliminary losses during lockdown at Rs 8416 crore

Srinagar: Kashmir Economic Alliance on Sunday said that an interim report prepared by it has calculated losses during for 60 days of Covid-19 lock...

Consume more of apples, to boost local economy: Former employee president

SRINAGAR: Former employee leader and Civil Society Member Abdul Qayoom Wani said that Kashmiri's should up consumption of apples as their export has drastically...

KCCI welcomes appointment of Zubair Iqbal as MD JK Bank, extension of RK Chibber

SRINAGAR: A spokesperson of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry today welcomed the appointment of Zubair Iqbal as Managing Director and the appointment...

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