Electoral bonds: CIC dismisses appeal seeking disclosure of reports by SBI

New Delhi: Central Information Commission dismissed an appeal seeking disclosure of reports submitted by State Bank of India to the Centre and Reserve Bank of India, regarding sale and encashment of electoral bonds in 2018 which are withheld by SBI on grounds of personal information held in fiduciary capacity. Nearly, three years after an appeal […]

Power CPSEs register 45% growth in capex investment: Power ministry

New Delhi: Central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) have registered. 45 per cent growth in investment on capital expenditure over the previous year, the power ministry has said. For FY2021-22, the capital expenditure (capex) target of the CPSEs, under the Ministry of Power, is Rs 50,690.52 crore, a power ministry statement said. Power sector CPSEs incurred […]

Dir Horticulture Jammu launches civil works at Fruit Plant Nursery

JAMMU: Director Horticulture Jammu, Ram Savak today started the several civil works at Fruit Plant Nursery, Chakroi, R.S Pura for the promotion of High Density Horticulture. The civil works includes Chain Link Fencing of the whole nursery spread over an area of 805 kanal, electrification and installation of poles, roads & building and tilling of […]

Foreign investors pull out Rs 17,696 cr from Indian markets in Dec so far

NEW DELHI: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out Rs 17,696 crore from the Indian markets in December so far amid uncertainty due to a new coronavirus strain, Omicron, and expectations of faster tapering by the US Federal Reserve. According to the depositories data, FPIs took out Rs 13,470 crore from equities, Rs 4,066 crore […]

Three Skill development trainings for rural youth concluded at SKUAST-K

Srinagar: Three training programmes on skill development conducted by Directorate of Extension in collaboration with the Division of Vegetable Sciences SKAUST-K and MANAGE Hyderabad for rural youth (STRY) were concluded today on 18-12-2021 Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganie was Chief Guest on valedictory function and Prof. DIl Mohammd Makhdoomi, Director Extension was guest of honour. […]

J&K Tourism participates in 3-day India Travel Mart at Jaipur

Visitors, tour operators evince keen interest in lesser known destinations, other products JAIPUR: The Department of Tourism is participating in the India Travel Mart which started here yesterday. The three day B2B tourism event is also being attended by states like Goa, Tamil Nad, Madhya Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat besides some renowned […]

22 Commercial vehicles distributed under ‘Mumkin’ Scheme at Baramulla

BARAMULLA: In order to provide sustainable livelihood to youth by providing employment opportunities, Joint Director Planning M. Yousuf Rather in presence of Assistant Director, District Employment and Counseling Centre Baramulla, Sachin Bali today handed over 22 commercial vehicles among unemployed youth beneficiaries under MUMKIN Scheme at Baramulla. During the function organized by DE&CC Baramulla, Joint […]

Animal Husbandry Deptt conducts awareness campaign across 4 districts of Jammu Division

JAMMU: Extension and Publicity Wing of the Animal Husbandry Department Jammu concluded the three day extensive awareness campaign launched in the hilly districts of Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi and Udhampur. The campaign was organised as per the instructions of Director Animal Husbandry Jammu, Dr. Sagar D. Doifode. During the tour, awareness camps were organized in several […]

Ola Electric commences deliveries of S1 scooter

NEW DELHI: Ola Electric on Wednesday said it has commenced deliveries of its S1 scooter. The company said it organised special events in Bangalore and Chennai on Wednesday to deliver both S1 and S1 Pro trims to the first 100 customers. “Today is a landmark day for those who have joined the revolution with us […]

Alibaba to grow Southeast Asia e-commerce arm to $100 billion

Hong Kong: Alibaba this week revealed an ambitious vision to grow its Southeast Asian e-commerce business to $100 billion in transacted sales as well as a pledge to reach carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030. China’s largest e-commerce company unveiled its vision Friday for its Southeast Asian e-commerce arm Lazada in presentation slides uploaded […]