Govt failed to keep Sonamarg open during winter: Mian Altaf

People dependent on the tourism disappointed Srinagar: Senior National conference leader and former MLA Kangan Mian Altaf Ahmed on Thursday expressed his dissent about the closure of the Sonamarg health resort and said that the government despite its tall claims and assurances has failed to keep Sonamarg open during winter’s so that the place could […]

Indian economy to grow 9.2 pc in 2021-22, surpass pre-Covid level: Govt data

New Delhi: The Indian economy is estimated to grow at 9.2 per cent in the 2021-22 fiscal, surpassing pre-Covid level in actual terms mainly on account of improved performance especially in farm, mining and manufacturing sectors. The improvement in the economy comes over a GDP contraction of 7.3 per cent during 2020-21 due to the […]

GoI releases Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs 9,871 crore to 17 States

NEW DELHI: The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, today released monthly Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) Grant of Rs. 9,871 crore to 17 States. This was the 10th instalment of the PDRD grant released to the States. So far, an amount of Rs. 98,710 crore has been released to eligible States as Post Devolution […]

DARS, SKUAST-K holds Awareness-cum-Training Programme on AICRP Pulses at KVK, Ganderbal

SRINAGAR: A day long training programme under FLD, All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP). Pulses was organized by Dryland Agriculture Research Station (DARS), Rangreth in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ganderbal for progressive Pulse farmers of the district Ganderbal. Professor Dil Mohammad Makhdoomi, Director Extension, SKUAST-Kashmir, was the Chief Guest on the occasion, emphasized […]

DIC Jammu clears 14 cases at 7th Single Window Committee Meeting

JAMMU: The 7th Single Window Committee Meeting was today held to clear the projects for expansion of units, additional lines, change of line of activities etc bases in Jammu District. General Manager, District Industries Centre, Jammu Subah Mehta chaired the meeting attended by the representatives of other related departments. While welcoming the participants, the convener […]

Airtel Payments Bank, Park+ collaborate to offer FASTag based smart parking solutions

Srinagar: Adding to its growing range of digital payments and financial services solutions, Airtel Payments Bank, one of the leading FASTag issuers in India, today announced collaboration with Park+ to offer FASTag based smart parking solutions to marquee commercial and residential properties across the country. Park+ is the market leader in automating parking spaces through […]

Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation in Customs

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters. The Agreement will help in making available, reliable, quick and cost-effective information and intelligence for the prevention and investigation of Customs offences and apprehending […]

Rs 12,000 crore Green Corridors for RE uptake in states approved

NEW DELHI: In order to accelerate the penetration of renewable energy in the states, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the second phase of the Green Energy Corridor (GEC). The projects in this phase would be set up in seven states to expedite the transmission of renewable energy. GEC is an alternative transmission system for […]

Navin Choudhary calls for control trials of maize, millet in Jammu

JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Navin Kumar Choudhary, chaired a meeting to discuss marketing strategies for Agriculture and Horticulture products of J&K here today. Territory Head J&K, Policy Advocacy Research Centre (PARC), Ruchita Rane also attended and shared her expertise during the meeting. The objective of the meeting was to discuss technical interventions […]

KCCI making efforts for increasing exports from the region

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry and India Exim Bank held a virtual meeting on regarding Export Import bank of Indi The meeting was attended by Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, President, Office Bearers and other members of KCC&I. In this virtual meeting presentation was given by Virendra Mongia, Regional Head, India Exim Bank regarding […]