CEO SSCL inspects Jehangir Chowk Junction Improvement
SRINAGAR: The CEO, Srinagar Smart City Ltd (SSCL), Dr. Owais Ahmed Thursday conducted a detailed inspection of the Jehangir Chowk Junction evaluating the ongoing construction efforts and the current status of the project. During the site visit, the CEO carefully reviewed the project blueprints of the Jehangir Chowk Junction stressing the significance of adhering to […]
RBI says 97.76 pc of Rs 2000 currency notes returned
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said 97.76 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,961 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from […]
ADB ‘overstated’ claims on climate adaptation finance in Asia: Oxfam
New Delhi: The Asian Development Bank’s actual finance numbers for its largest climate adaptation projects in countries in Asia, including India, are “overstated” and could be off by 44 per cent, USD 0.9 billion instead of the reported USD 1.7 billion, Oxfam claimed in a report. The ADB, however, reaffirmed its figures, standing by its […]
Only 3% women have access to external funding in smaller cities: Study
Bengaluru: Only 3% women entrepreneurs in tier 2 and 3 cities in India out of the 300 surveyed had access to external funding to start or expand their businesses, finds out a white paper on Women Entrepreneurs Transforming Middle India by Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH). The white paper was released at an event organised […]
Dulloo reviews progress on implementation of multiple reforms in Transport Deptt
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the implementation of different reforms in the Transport Department. Besides the Secretary of Transport and IG Traffic, the review meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary of Finance; Secretary PWD; MD RTC; Director of Motor Garages; Joint Transport Commissioner; Regional Transport Officers and other concerned officers in person […]
GST revenues hit record Rs 2.10 lakh cr in April on strong eco momentum, efficient tax collections
New Delhi: Goods and Services Tax collections grew 12.4 per cent to a record high of Rs 2.10 lakh crore in April, aided by strong economic momentum and increased domestic transactions and imports, the finance ministry said on Wednesday. The GST collections have breached the Rs 2 lakh crore mark for the first time in […]
ATF price hiked marginally, commercial LPG rate reduced by Rs 19 per cylinder
New Delhi: Jet fuel or ATF price on Wednesday was hiked by a marginal 0.7 per cent while rates of commercial LPG used by establishments such as hotels and restaurants was cut by Rs 19 per cylinder in line with international prices. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was hiked by Rs 749.25 per kilolitre, or […]
KU to partner with EDII to empower youth entr’ship, innovation
Srinagar: To cultivate a sense of entrepreneurship among the youth, the Kashmir University (KU) Monday announced a strategic collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad. The partnership aims to encourage a dynamic start-up ecosystem in the region. Coordinator, NewGen IEDC (Incubation Centre), KU, Dr Sartaj Hussain who visited the EDII Ahmedabad campus […]
Congress will impose 55% inheritance tax, if voted to power: PM Modi
Hyderabad: Alleging that the Congress would impose 55 per cent inheritance tax if voted to power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said when the whole world was economically progressing, India was suffering from policy paralysis under the previous UPA government. Addressing a poll rally in Medak district of Telangana, Modi accused the Congress government […]
BJP leaders spreading lies about submission of utilisation certificates for central projects: Mamata
Harischandrapur: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of “peddling lies” on the state government’s submission of utilisation certificates for central projects and urged the BJP leadership to hold the mirror to themselves. Addressing a meeting at Harischandrapur in Malda Uttar Lok Sabha constituency, Banerjee alleged that 32 […]
