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LIC’s new premium biz jumps 25.2%; market share up 1.2% in FY20

MUMBAI: Despite losing the most productive fortnight of the year to COVID-induced lockdowns, the national insurer LIC achieved a healthy 25.2 per cent growth...

Advisor Sharma inaugurates seasonal Mandi for Rabi marketing at Ramgarh, Samba

SAMBA: Advisor to LG, K. K. Sharma Monday inaugurated a seasonal Mandi at village Keso Mansa, Ramgrah block to cater to the needs of...

Airtel message creates confusion, officials clear the air

Srinagar: A message received by Airtel subscribers in Kashmir asking them to be on a 4G compatible device has created confusion, especially among those...

Prolonged lockdown may push millions into margins of subsistence: Ex-RBI governor Subbarao

MUMBAI: A prolonged lockdown may possibly push million of Indians into the “margins of subsistence”, former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subba Rao said on Sunday...

Income from Kashmiri shawls dries up, work comes to halt

BUDGAM: The market for Kashmiri shawls has been badly affected since the nation-wide lockdown was imposed. Artisans and traders say they are unable to...

Dates and dry fruits lying unsold even in season of Ramadhan

SRINAGAR: People are unable to either buy or sell dates and dry fruits for the month of Ramadhan due to the nation-wide lockdown over...

Brinjal, Chilli seedlings distributed at Kitchen Garden Nursery Lalmandi

SRINAGAR: Continuing its effort to reach out to General Public and distribute vegetable seedlings of Brinjal, and Chillies under the campaign “AAYEIN SABZI UGAYEIN”....

IATA estimates 47% drop in annual passenger numbers in India in 2020

MUMBAI: which represents major world airlines, has estimated that India’s passenger traffic will see negative growth of 47 per cent in 2020 as compared...

Navin reviews finalization of capex Budget 2020-21 for Horticulture Deptt

JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Horticulture, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Navin Kumar Choudhary, convened a meeting regarding finalization of plan under CAPEX budget for the year...

Telecom industry in talks with states, local authorities for opening up recharge outlets

NEW DELHI: The telecom industry is in discussions with district and local authorities across states for opening up prepaid recharge centres following the recent...

Facebook buys 9.9% stake in Reliance Jio for Rs 43,574 crore

MUMBAI: Facebook has bought a 9.9% stake in Reliance Jio for $5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore), the telecom unit of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)...

KTA President for helping needy during Ramazan

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Trade Alliance Ajaz Shahdhar in a statement said that in the present Covid-19 situation it is imperative for the people to take...

DGCA directs airlines not to take bookings until further notice

New Delhi: India’s aviation regulator has told airlines not to take bookings as the government has not yet decided when to recommence flights after...

Honda India Foundation pledges Rs 11 crore towards relief efforts

New Delhi: Honda India Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of all Honda group companies in India, Thursday pledged Rs. 11 crore aid...

With ‘micro ATM’ in his van, Hajin youth goes around delivering cash at the doorstep

Hajin (Bandipora): A good samaritan in Hajin in north Kashmir's Bandipora district is delivering cash at people's doorsteps so that they do not face...

FSSAI extends renewal date of food license, registration of FBOs to June 30

SRINAGAR: In a much-needed respite to the food business operators (FBOs) of J&K, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended...

Don’t pay extra for rice, flour: FCS&CA to people

SRINAGAR: Department of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Kashmir Wednesday appealed consumers not to pay extra for the items bought from ration...

Over 20 lakh jobs at risk in Indian aviation, dependent sectors: IATA

New Delhi: More than 20 lakh jobs are at risk in India's aviation space and dependent sectors in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic,...

Lockdown cripples migratory beekeepers

Srinagar : The lockdown due to coronavirus has posed a grave challenge to the migratory beekeepers, who chase blossoms from one state to another,...

Our godowns have enough food grains for nine months: Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan

NEW DELHI: The central government has enough grains to feed over 81 crore beneficiaries of the public distribution system (PDS) for nine months, Union...

PMUY consumers to get free cylinder refill for next 3 months

SRINAGAR: The beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme will get free cylinder refill for the next three months as per the announcement...

Lockdown deepens woes of automobile dealers: Report

NEW DELHI: The nationwide lockdown has deepened woes of automobile dealers as the coronavirus pandemic crippling most economic and commercial activities will negatively impact...

Online brokerages see spurt in business amid nationwide lockdown

NEW DELHI : At a time when traditional brokers are struggling to continue their services due to nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of...

Life insurance policy holders get 30 days more to pay premium

NEW DELHI : Regulator Irdia has provided an additional 30-day grace period for policyholders to pay premium on life insurance policies, whose renewal date...

Flat or negative growth for Indian IT sector this year, says former Infosys CFO

BENGALURU: India's information technology sector is expected to post either flat or negative growth in 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic...

No final decision yet on resumption of services from April 15: Railways

NEW DELHI: Railways on Saturday said no final decision has been taken yet on restoration of train services and that a call on it...

Government allows transportation of high-density plants in Valley to avoid losses

Shopian: The government has decided to allow transportation of plant and root stock meant for high-density plantation of apples to avoid economic losses to...

Young women entrepreneurs in Kashmir see their dreams being shattered by unending lockdown

Srinagar: Young women entrepreneurs in Kashmir who had recently started businesses that depended on the internet for marketing or for online orders are now...

J&K Bank steps up relief initiatives

Srinagar: Upping its efforts to help mitigate the problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in J&K and Ladakh, Zonal Heads of J&K Bank have...

Doctors advise orchardists to take precautionary measures while spraying

Shopian: Doctors have advised orchardists to take precautionary measures such as wearing masks, gowns, gloves and use of head cover during spraying and also...

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