Amitabh Kant visits Me & K Pashmina Centre to explore craftsmanship behind luxurious textiles
Srinagar: Amitabh Kant, the G20 Sherpa for India, today paid a visit to the Me & K Pashmina Centre, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of the intricate processes involved in creating pashmina products. This visit provided Kant with a firsthand look at the meticulous techniques of pashmina spinning, weaving, and embroidery, which are essential […]
Startup Policy J&K: JKEDI, t-Hub host workshop for startups, incubators, innovators
Sempora: Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) in collaboration with T-Hub Hyderabad on Tuesday brought together the startups, innovators and incubators from Kashmir valley to discuss different facets of the J&K Startup Policy 2024-27, for its effective implementation. The interaction aimed at understanding the concerns of different stakeholders discussed the J&K Startup Policy 2024-27 […]
India likely to grow by 7.5% in Q1, says article in RBI Bulletin
Mumbai: India is likely to grow by 7.5 per cent in the first quarter of the current financial year, driven by rising aggregate demand and non-food spending in the rural economy, according to an article in the RBI’s May Bulletin released on Tuesday. The Indian economy has demonstrated marked resilience in the face of geopolitical […]
Emirates flight strikes flock of flamingos in Mumbai, prompts environmentalists’ concerns
Mumbai: An Emirates flight from Dubai struck a flock of flamingos, resulting in the death of around 40 birds in Mumbai, an official said on Tuesday. “Emirates can confirm that EK508 from Dubai to Mumbai on May 20 was involved in a bird strike incident upon landing. The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and […]
CS holds open session with tourism players of J&K
All unequivocally condemn recent attack on tourists by terrorists SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, along with senior functionaries of administration held an open session with all major players of the Tourism industry today, including hoteliers, transporters, traders, houseboat owners, eco-tourism and adventure tourism promoters of J&K. Jammu-based stakeholders participated virtually. Addressing the participants, the Chief […]
Agriculture Department Kashmir celebrates ‘World Bee Day’
SRINAGAR: Agriculture Department Kashmir today celebrated ‘World Bee Day’ by organising an event at Bee Gardens Lalmandi Srinagar. This year the ‘World Bee Day’ is observed under the theme ‘Bee Engaged with Youth.’ The celebrations commenced with the address by the Director of Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal during which he appreciated the painstaking efforts […]
J&K wins 11 medals in India Skill Competitions 2024
Three gold medallions to participate in international competition in France SRINAGAR: The India Skill Competitions 2024, the nation’s largest skill competition, has officially concluded yesterday at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, Delhi which brought together over 900 students from more than 30 states and Union Territories. The skilled youth competed in 61 categories, spanning both traditional crafts and […]
PM Modi says his govt’s track record on job front best
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government’s track record in creating job opportunities for youth is best compared to previous governments, as support to emerging sectors like space, semiconductor manufacturing and EVs as well as aid to startups, substantial spend on infrastructure and PLI schemes helped create more employment. Addressing criticism of not creating […]
Rahul’s ‘Maoist’ language making companies think 50 times before investing in Cong-ruled states: PM
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lashed out at the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi, asserting that any industrialist will think 50 times before investing in states ruled by the party, owing to the “shehzada’s use of Maoist language”. Modi, addressing a poll rally here, also accused the grand old party of […]
INDIA bloc govt will herald stable, predictable policymaking: Cong on stock market volatility
New Delhi: Amid stock market volatility, the Congress on Sunday accused Home Minister Amit Shah of inciting “fear-mongering” and said an INDIA coalition government shall herald a new age of stable, predictable policymaking and overall prosperity. The opposition party’s assertion came after Home Minister Shah in an interview with a TV channel said the stock […]
