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Animal Husbandry clarifies ‘misconceptions’ about pet health management in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: In response to rising concerns stemming from a recent local social media podcast featuring Dr. S. Altaf Gilani, the Superintendent of the Central...

DG BIS focuses on strengthening manufacturing base in health sector

NEW DELHI: Director General Bureau of Indian Standards, Pramod Kumar Tiwari on Tuesday said there is a necessity of academia-industry collaboration in shaping standards...

Startup leaders hail Union Budget as catalyst for growth, innovation

NEW DELHI: The Union Budget is a “game-changing catalyst” for India’s economy and startup ecosystem, members of the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) said. The Budget...

Global semiconductor revenue jumps 18 pc in 2024: Report

NEW DELHI: The global semiconductor industry witnessed a strong rebound in 2024, with total revenue reaching $626 billion, an 18.1 per cent increase from...

Dir Agri Kashmir inaugurates two-day seminar on scientific beekeeping

SRINAGAR: A two-day seminar focusing on "Scientific Beekeeping" commenced on Tuesday at Kashmir Haat, organized by the Agriculture Production and Farmers' Welfare Department of...

Study decodes how drinking sugary beverages raises diabetes risk

NEW DELHI: A team of US researchers has decoded the role of gut microbes in increasing the risk of diabetes after consuming sugary drinks. The...

Forest Minister directs for aligning development with environment conservation

Reaffirms govt’s commitment to balancing ecological preservation with socio-economic development JAMMU: Underscoring the need for development that aligns with environmental conservation, Minister for Forest, Javed...

Horti Dept organises training program on NPSS Mobile App

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Horticulture, Kashmir, in collaboration with the Central Integrated Pest Management Centre, Srinagar, organized a comprehensive training session on the functionality...

MSME Skill Development Program on EV, Solar begins at NIT Srinagar

SRINAGAR: A weeklong Advanced Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Program (A-ESDP) (Hands-on Training) commenced on Monday at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. The hands-on...

Govt’s consumption growth estimated to improve in FY25

NEW DELHI: The government consumption growth is estimated to improve in FY25 given the increase in the revenue expenditures of both state and union...

RBI likely to face more pressure to cut interest rates, lift economy from slowdown

NEW DELHI: The modest increase in capex and continuation of fiscal consolidation by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in 2025-26 Union Budget may ramp up...

Satish Sharma inaugurates maiden Skiing training program at Sonamarg

Initiative poised to establish Sonamarg as an attractive winter tourist destination GANDERBAL: In a landmark development for winter sports, the snow-laden and picturesque destination...

MD KPDCL reviews power scenario, RDSS works, PM Surya Ghar in Bla

Directs intensified campaign for implementation of PM Surya Ghar – Muft Bijli scheme BARAMULLA: MD KPDCL Mahmood Ahmad Shah on Sunday visited District Baramulla where...

35 MT Pasteurized Compost Unit among several agri infra projects coming up in Udhampur

JAMMU: Director Agriculture Jammu, S. Arvinder Singh Reen, concluded a comprehensive tour of District Udhampur to review the progress of ongoing agricultural initiatives and...

Mobile phones, LED TVs, to get cheaper; electronics manufacturing to double

NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, affirmed the growth of the electronics sector in India and said that the...

FM proposes highest ever annual budgetary support for fisheries sector

NEW DELHI: The Union Budget, tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, proposes the highest ever total annual budgetary support of...

India has third largest startup ecosystem in the world: Govt

NEW DELHI: India has firmly established itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, with over 1.57 lakh certificates issued by Department for...

Union Budget 2025-26

FM announces removal of import duties on 12 critical minerals, 36 drugs for cancer, rare diseases NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced...

Centre to introduce new Income Tax bill in Parliament next week

To raise insurance FDI to 100% NEW DELHI: The government will introduce a new Income Tax bill next week to take forward the "trust first,...

Sitharaman announces Rs one lakh cr Urban Challenge Fund

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Budget 2025-2026 in Parliament on Saturday, said the government will set up an...

Govt to set up ‘Deep Tech Fund of Funds’ for Next Gen start ups

NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the possibility of a ‘Deep Tech Fund of Funds’ will be explored...

India Post services to be expanded to include DBT, credit services

NEW DELHI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Budget 2025-26 in Parliament, on Saturday announced that India Post with 1.5 lakh rural...

AI poses threat to jobs: ES warns corporates of taxation to offset employment decline

NEW DELHI: The Economic Survey 2024-25 has raised concerns over the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs, warning that unchecked automation could...

Union budget 2025: Govt to promote medical tourism

What it means for health sector? NEW DELHI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the annual budget on Saturday. Of the several significant announcements made...

IICT offers unique packaging designs to boost sale of handmade products

36 prototypes developed in 5 GI tagged crafts SRINAGAR: Stressing upon customized packaging as a major prerequisite to boost overseas exports of exquisite hand-made Kashmir...

J&K Bank pledges to end ‘name and shame” policy to aid MSME recovery, says FCIK

SRINAGAR: In a landmark decision aimed at supporting the recovery of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Bank’s Managing...

Economic Survey: Govt’s expenditure on social services has risen

NEW DELHI: The Government’s focus on empowering citizens through education, healthcare, skill development, and social infrastructure development has seen significant progress, according to the...

‘GDP to grow by 6.7%, 5.4% in Q1, Q2 FY25’

NEW DELHI: The Economic Survey 2024-25 said India’s GDP at constant prices grew by 6.7% and 5.4% in Q1 and Q2 FY25, respectively. This...

Budget for world’s fastest-growing major economy: Key numbers to be watched

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her record 8th straight Budget and all eyes will be on the much-expected tax relief for...

Semiconductor demand in India to reach 28 pc by 2026 end amid AI boom

NEW DELHI: The demand for semiconductors in India in the artificial intelligence (AI) era is likely to increase to 28 per cent by the...

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