CAIT criticises lobby group USIBC for reportedly urging India not to tighten e-commerce FDI rules
New Delhi: Traders’ body CAIT on Saturday criticised US-based businesss lobby group USIBC for reportedly urging the Indian government not to tighten foreign direct investment rules for e-commerce as it will limit the e-commerce firms from leveraging their scale. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) shot off a letter to US-India Business Council (USIBC) […]
Kohli steady at 4th, Pujara rises to 6th place in Test rankings
Dubai: Virat Kohli remained the highest-placed Indian batsman at fourth position even as Cheteshwar Pujara rose a rung to sixth in the latest ICC Test rankings issued on Saturday. Apart from Kohli (862) and Pujara (760), Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane (748) is the other Indian batsman in the top-10, hanging on to the eighth spot. […]
Farmers’ protest: Union leaders observe day-long fast on Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary
New Delhi: Farmer leaders agitating against the Centre’s new agri laws are observing ‘Sadbhavana Diwas’ on Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary on Saturday and holding a day-long fast at the various protest sites. Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar, a senior member of Samkyukt Kisan Morcha — an umbrella body of farmer unions — said the ongoing agitation […]
Focusing on vegetable production
Growers are not enough competent to produce vegetables in bulk quantity during winters
By: SAHIL MANZOOR Vegetables are very important for our healthy life style. There are various types of vegetables being cultivated in Kashmir and some are being imported here from other states of the country. Vegetables are rich in carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, vitamins, dietary fibre etc. Vegetables keep us away from certain deficient diseases like low […]
Biden admin supports talks aimed at finding political settlement to war in Afghanistan
Washington: The Biden administration is having a hard look at the extent to which the Taliban are complying with the conditions of the peace agreement and supports the negotiations between the stakeholders to find a durable political settlement to the long-standing conflict in Afghanistan, a top US official has said. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan […]
Fruit growers of valley call on Director Horticulture
Demand restriction on import and sale of Iranian apples
SRINAGAR: A delegation of Jammu & Kashmir Fruit Growers Association today called on Director Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat to apprise him of the issues faced by them including the import of Iranian apples via Afghanistan. The association demanded that the import and sale of Iranian Apples via Afghanistan in New Sabzi Mandi Azadpur, New […]
The ‘Degeneration of Dal Lake’ is a disaster waiting to happen
By: Arka Chakraborty and Suhail Ahmad The Dal Lake is, in more ways than one, at the heart of life in Jammu and Kashmir. Famous for its clear, sparkling water and scenic beauty, the lake is truly the ‘jewel in the crown of Kashmir’. Historically, the lake is one of the things that draws many […]
CII, EEPC worried over hurdles faced by engineering exporters
Kolkata: Leading industry bodies CII and Engineering Exports Promotion Council (EEPC) have expressed concerns about the problems faced by engineering exporters in the last two three months. Chairman of CII committee on Exports and Imports Sanjay Budhia said the engineering exporters are facing tough times due to factors like high steel prices and increased ocean […]
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A competition without consequence- Tourism sponsored Snow sculpting competition at Gulmarg makes mockery of artists, students of art
A few days ago, JK tourism Department announced a ‘snow Sculpting Competition’ to be held in Gulmarg and invited artists, students to take part in the event. The art fraternity, having already very little avenues and meagre occasions to celebrate here in Kashmir, jumped to the invite and began their week-long tryst with snow in […]
Pak vs SA: Pakistan’s T20I squad to be announced today
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will announce the T20I squad for the series against South Africa in Lahore on January 31, a statement said on Friday. The PCB, in the statement, said that Chief selector Muhammad Wasim will name the squad on Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium . The board will provide the live-coverage […]
