KCCI, GJEPC hold interaction to foster cooperation in gem & jewellery sector

KCCI, GJEPC hold interaction to foster cooperation in gem & jewellery sector

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) on Thursday held an interactive session here, where they discussed matters of mutual interest and explored opportunities for cooperation in the gem and jewellery sector. Led by KCCI President Javed Ahmad Tenga, the KCCI team […]

KTA advocates for PET Scan facility at SMHS hospital

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) has called upon the Lieutenant Governor’s administration to install a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan machine at the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) hospital in Srinagar. This plea comes as part of efforts to improve healthcare accessibility for cancer patients in the region. KTA President Aijaz Shahdhar in a […]

IUST organizes health awareness & screening program

AWANTIPORA: As part of a community concern and under the PURSE project supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), through the University Health Centre and PURSE Program team organized a Health Awareness and Screening Program in Awantipora on Friday. The program saw active participation […]

Union Joint Secy reviews Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain in Jammu

JAMMU: Union Joint Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Rajender Kumar who is also the Central Nodal Officer for Jal Shakti Abhiyaan: Catch the Rain-2024, on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the DC Office to evaluate the initiative’s progress and strategise future steps under the theme “Nari Shakti Se Jal Shakti”. The […]

UTRC Gbl reviews prisoners’ cases; recommends eligible ones for release

GANDERBAL: In order to expedite the identification and review of prisoners who are eligible to be considered for release, a meeting of the Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) was on Friday held at District Court Ganderbal. The meeting, chaired by Principal District and Sessions Judge, Ganderbal, Ritesh Kumar Dubey was also attended by Shyambir, District […]

Kupwara admin distributes stationary kits among fire-affected students

KUPWARA: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, the CEO Kupwara, Abdul Majeed on Friday visited High School Shatigam and distributed stationery kits among the students of Yangerhar, Shatigam whose houses were gutted in a massive fire incident on the intervening night of July 13 and 14. Books, School Bags, shoes, […]

Trump incident sparks safety debate for PM Modi amid growing ‘political hostility’

Trump incident sparks safety debate for PM Modi amid growing ‘political hostility’

NEW DELHI: Analysts are now evaluating the ramifications of the recent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. There is a growing perception that such incidents reflect a trend where individuals resort to violence to amplify their voices, supported by certain segments of the political class driven by personal agendas. An article penned by […]

UP govt extends order to display names of shop owners along Kanwar Path in entire state

UP govt extends order to display names of shop owners along Kanwar Path in entire state

LUCKNOW: Undeterred over criticism by the opposition and even NDA partners, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday ordered displaying names of owners of shops situated along the Kanwar yatra path in the entire state. Earlier, the district authorities of Muzaffarnagar followed by Saharanpur and Shamli had given this order early this week, but now it […]

Atishi demands Rs 10,000 cr for Delhi, claims no return on Rs 2 lakh cr tax contribution

NEW DELHI: Delhi Finance Minister Atishi on Friday demanded Rs 10,000 crore from the Centre for infrastructure development, claiming the city government got nothing in return over the past year despite its income tax contribution of Rs 2 lakh crore. Delhi also provided Rs 25,000 crore as central GST to the pool of taxes, the […]

Job quota: Bangladesh security forces fire bullets, sound grenades as protests escalate

Job quota: Bangladesh security forces fire bullets, sound grenades as protests escalate

Internet, mobile services disrupted, students demand reforms DHAKA: Police and security officials fired bullets and tear gas at protesters in Bangladesh on Friday, as internet and mobile services were cut off after days of deadly clashes over the allocation of government jobs. The protests, which began weeks ago but escalated sharply on Monday, represent the […]