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Concerns over pace of economic recovery have deepened: Report

Concerns over pace of economic recovery have deepened: Report

New Delhi: The steady rise in caseloads and the spillover effects of the strict lockdown measures will continue to undermine economic growth in the country, says a report. According to Dun and Bradstreet’s Economy Forecast, concerns over the pace of economic recovery have deepened. “The recovery now is expected to be gradual as rising infections […]

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Shailendra Kumar launches e-MARG online payment to contractors for maintenance of PMGSY roads

Shailendra Kumar launches e-MARG online payment to contractors for maintenance of PMGSY roads

SRINAGAR : Principal Secretary, R&B Department, Shailendra Kumar, today launched e-MARG online payment to contractors for maintenance of PMGSY Roads here at the Civil Secretariat. Principal Secretary said that e-MARG is an e-Governance solution to monitor maintenance of roads and assist the JKRRDA (Jammu & Kashmir Rural Road Development Authority) officials, Contractors and Banks. He […]

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Trump, Biden prepare to debate at a time of mounting crises

Trump, Biden prepare to debate at a time of mounting crises

Cleveland (US):  In an election year like no other, the first debate between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, could be a pivotal moment in a race that has remained stubbornly unchanged in the face of historic tumult. The Tuesday night debate will offer a massive platform for Trump and Biden to […]

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AITUC condemns UP’s move to privatise electricity, arrest of unionists

AITUC condemns UP’s move to privatise electricity, arrest of unionists

New Delhi:  The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) on Tuesday condemned the Uttar Pradesh government for its efforts to privatise electricity distribution business in some parts of the state. The trade union also criticised the arrest of its members protesting against the state government’s move. “AITUC condemns the oppressive measures being resorted to by […]

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China criticises forthcoming Quad Foreign Ministers meet in Japan

China criticises forthcoming Quad Foreign Ministers meet in Japan

Beijing: China on Tuesday criticised the forthcoming meeting of the Foreign Ministers of India, Australia, Japan and the US in Tokyo, saying it is opposed to the formation of “exclusive clique” harming third party’s interests. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will participate in the Second India-Australia-Japan-USA Ministerial Meeting on October 6, the Ministry of External […]

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More than 100 delegations call on Advisor Baseer Khan at Srinagar

More than 100 delegations call on Advisor Baseer Khan at Srinagar

‘Focused approach directed towards people’s grievances’

SRINAGAR : As part of the weekly public hearing programme, several delegations and individuals met Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today at Grievance Cell, Church Lane, Sonwar Srinagar and apprised him about their issues, grievances and sought his intervention in redressal of the same. Over 100 delegations and individuals from across the Jammu […]

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Farm laws have to be opposed for country’s future: Rahul

Farm laws have to be opposed for country’s future: Rahul

New Delhi:  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the new farm laws will have to be opposed not just for farmers but for the future of the country, as he alleged that they were like a “stab in the farmers’ hearts”. Interacting with a group of farmers from across the country, he said the […]

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Kashmir has become a byword for unemployment, administrative inertia: Nasir

Kashmir has become a byword for unemployment, administrative inertia: Nasir

Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Tuesday said J&K is in deep throes of crises and  the party has to live up to the expectations of people by walking shoulder to shoulder with them during the prevailing situation. Party’s Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani addressed a meeting of block Amirakadal functionaries at Nawa-e-Subha […]

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Let CAG reports be an eye opener

Let CAG reports be an eye opener

The report of its audit findings of various public sector undertakings during 2017-18 has been released by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir has feared very badly. Be it Power Development Departmen, Health, implementation of MGNREGA, JK Project Construction Corporation, projects under NRDWP, PMGSY, Consumer Affairs and Public […]