Sustained economic growth key to India’s future, critical for security reasons: NITI Aayog CEO

JAIPUR: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Saturday said India’s power is truly represented by its sustained economic growth, which is a key to its future and critical for security reasons. Delivering the keynote address at the inauguration of ‘Militaria@Jaipur2021’, he said as a fallout of the Covid-19-19 pandemic radical reforms were ushered in across […]

Bank operations may be hit on Mon, Tue due to nationwide unions’ strike

NEW DELHI: Banking operations across the country could be impacted on Monday and Tuesday as United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has given a call for a nationwide strike to protest against the proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders. Services such as deposits and withdrawal at branches, cheque clearance and loan approvals would be affected […]

ONGC’s share in India’s oil, gas production jumps to 70% from 53% 10 yrs back

NEW DELHI: State-owned ONGC, which is often perceived as a drag on the crude oil and natural gas produced in the country, has actually seen its contribution to the national production jump to over 70% from under 53% a decade back, petroleum ministry data showed. While Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) maintained production levels, […]

Drastic changes in monetary policy framework can upset bond market: Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

NEW DELHI: As the economy slowly comes out of the pandemic blues, former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Sunday cautioned that “drastic changes” in India’s monetary policy framework can upset the bond market as the current system has helped in containing inflation and promoting growth. Rajan, also a noted economist, opined that the government’s ambitious […]

‘Pakeeza’ opens its bridal showroom in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: “Pakeeza” -The Bride of Kashmir, a complete bridal showroom has been launched here on Saturday. The showroom was also opened for the general public where different kinds of suits like Pakistani formals, Bridal attires, Party wears and Casual suits are available for women’s at genuine rates. Speaking on the inaugural ceremony, the owner of […]

Goni Khan Traders Association elect new President, General Secretary

Srinagar: Goni Khan Traders Association in Srinagar Saturday announced its new President and General Secretary. In a statement, Goni Khan Traders Association said Mir Muzamil son/of Mohammad Yaqoob Mir proprietor of Ladies First was declared as new President of Goni Khan Traders Association and Jalal Din Mir son/of Ghulam Rasool Mir proprietor of Landmark was […]

Chairman J&K Bank call on LG

JAMMU: Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Bank, RK Chhibber Saturday met Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at the Raj Bhavan and discussed several important issues pertaining to the functioning of the bank. The J&K Bank Chairman informed the Lt Governor about the status of disbursement of financial assistance under various flagship programmes, besides the roadmap being […]

Indian economy looking at ‘V-shaped’ recovery: Anurag Thakur

MUMBAI: There are green shoots visible in various sectors of the economy and the country is already looking at a ‘V-shaped’ recovery, Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur said on Saturday. “India is already looking at ‘V-shaped’ recovery. Along with the green shoots in various sectors, in the month of February, […]

Auto Wings Ford launches special edition of Eco Sports SE in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Auto Wings Ford, an authorised dealership of Ford India Private limited in Kashmir, Saturday launched Ford’s special edition of Eco Sports SE at its corporate office at Hyderpora. A statement issued by the company said the car was launched by Sub Divisonal Police officer , Baghat Azhar Rashid, Managing Director Autowings Ashiq Hussain Wani,Director […]

Tourism Deptt organises grand roadshow in Chennai

Evokes huge response from tour operators, public CHENNAI: The Department of Tourism, J&K in collaboration with the Travel Agents Society of Kashmir (TASK) organised a grand promotional evening and road show in Chennai in which more than 160 prominent travel agents including heads of main travel bodies participated. The highlight of the event was a […]