Chamber discusses with police chief issues affecting businesses, tourism, other matters SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) delegation, led by President Javid Ahmad Tenga, visited the Police Headquarters in Srinagar to address the long-standing issues affecting businesses and daily life in Kashmir. The delegation consisted of over 20 members, each representing a […]
Reiterates admin’s commitment for overall dev of district SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards addressing public grievances and enhancing grassroots governance, a public outreach programme as part of Government’s ambitious weekly Block Diwas initiative was on Wednesday convened at Zainakote area of Srinagar City. The event, presided over by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. […]
Enhance reach and business: Advisor Bhatnagar to JKWDC SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on Wednesday emphasized upon the management of Jammu and Kashmir Women’s Development Corporation (JKWDC) to enhance their reach and business and formulate a plan for increasing and actualising the objectives of corporation in more efficient manner. The Advisor made […]
SRINAGAR: Cracking a whip on illegal mining and transportation of minerals, police have seized eight vehicles and arrested eight drivers in Kulgam and Baramulla districts. Police in Kulgam along with officers of the Geology and Mining department, arrested 6 persons and seized 6 vehicles (Tractors) involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at […]
KULGAM: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, police have arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered a contraband substance from his possession. “A police party of Police Station Qazigund at a checkpoint established at Wanpora near the bridge intercepted a suspicious person identified as Sartaj Ahmad Shah Son of […]
JAMMU: In a significant step towards fostering a robust startup ecosystem and promoting entrepreneurial activities in the UT of J&K, the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Wednesday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Government Polytechnic College, Samba, Model Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET) Jammu, and FICCI FLO- Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian healthcare sector is buzzing with optimism following the comprehensive reforms announced in the Interim Union Budget 2024-25. The first full-fledged Budget of the Modi 3.0 government presented on Tuesday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman demonstrated a commitment to Nine Priorities (9Ps) to benefit the healthcare sector directly and indirectly. Healthcare leaders […]
NEW DELHI: A day after she presented the Union Budget 2024-2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday sparred with Opposition leaders who alleged that the financial document ignored all states except for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh — a charge she termed as “outrageous”. As the Rajya Sabha proceedings began for the day, Leader of Opposition […]
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with a delegation of 12 farmer leaders under the aegis of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukt Kisan Morcha inside the Parliament premises on Wednesday, a day after the Union Budget was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. During the meeting, the farmers discussed the issue of MSP (minimum […]
NEW DELHI: The Centre should consider infertility a national health priority and include it under insurance, Dr Ajay Murdia, founder and chairman of Indira IVF, said, emphasising the need for investment in IVF infrastructure, especially in rural areas. The stark financial divide and monetary burden of seeking IVF treatments in India render it inaccessible for […]