KU, Intel India sign MoU to create future AI workforce
Srinagar: In a significant development towards advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital readiness under the initiative ‘AI for Future Workforce’ programme, the University of Kashmir (KU) and Intel India, signed and formalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to train human resource and also to introduce courses based on the ‘AI for Future Workforce’ programme. KU […]
JKEDI, Techible hold workshop on ‘Business Model Canvas’ at GCET Jammu
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) and Techible held a workshop themed “Business Model Canvas” to spread awareness for the Summer School Internship Program at Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) here on Thursday. The workshop was conducted jointly by Techible- an innovative startup and JKEDI to teach students the various aspects […]
Investors lose Rs 7.34 lakh cr as Sensex tanks over 1,000 points
New Delhi: Investors’ wealth on Thursday eroded by Rs 7.34 lakh crore as markets took a heavy beating, with the BSE Sensex tumbling 1,062.22 points. Declining for the third day running, the 30-share BSE benchmark dropped 1,062.22 points or 1.45 per cent to settle at 72,404.17. During the day, it tanked 1,132.21 points or 1.54 […]
Toll rises to eight in firecracker blast in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi
Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu): The toll in a blaze at a fireworks-manufacturing unit in Sivakasi on Thursday rose to eight, with one more worker succumbing to his burns, police said. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, who expressed condolences over the incident, directed the district authorities to provide appropriate medical care to the injured and […]
Don’t use threats, coercion during search & seizure for recovering GST: SC tells Centre
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to not use “threat and coercion” during search and seizure operations against traders for recovery of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and instead persuade them to clear the dues voluntarily. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, MM Sundresh and Bela M Trivedi, which is examining […]
AI Express cancels over 90 flights on cabin crew woes; thousands of passengers stranded at airports
New Delhi/ Kochi: Air India Express has cancelled more than 90 flights since Tuesday night with a section of senior cabin crew reporting sick to protest against alleged mismanagement at the Tata Group-owned airline, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at various airports in the country. Scores of flights have also been delayed and the airline’s […]
Sensex drops 45 points in highly volatile trade
Mumbai: Benchmark Sensex declined over 45 points in highly volatile trade on Wednesday, tracking weak Asian markets and continuous foreign fund outflows. Declining for the second straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 45.46 points or 0.06 per cent to settle at 73,466.39. During the day, it went lower by 437.93 points or 0.59 per […]
CS inaugurates ‘SBI e-Corner’ inside Civil Sectt campus
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today inaugurated the State Bank of India (SBI) developed e-Corner outside the legislative assembly complex inside the campus housing it along with the Civil Secretariat here. The corner is a smart space housing the Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) of the bank besides having the facility to extend different products like […]
Com Secretary I&C interacts with industry stakeholders
Discusses industrial sector rejuvenation measures SRINAGAR: In a significant move to revitalise the industrial landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, the Industries and Commerce Department convened a high-level interactive session on Tuesday with representatives from prominent industrial associations under the chairmanship of Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce (I&C), Vikramjeet Singh. The session witnessed active engagement with […]
Capacity building prog on Millet promotion held at Lalmandi Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A capacity building programme on millet promotion and an exhibition was held today at Agriculture Complex Lalmandi, Srinagar Addressing the event, Director of Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal highlighted the historical, economic and traditional importance of millets to Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the millets were cultivated by the people of Jammu and […]
