Representatives of Youth Convention J&K, KCCI delegation call on LG
SRINAGAR: Representatives of Youth Convention J&K headed by its President Suhail Farooq today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan and briefed him about their endeavours under the Green India Mission. A delegation of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by its President Javid Ahmad Tenga called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj […]
India, UK reaffirm FTA commitment at Strategic Dialogue
London: India and Britain have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude a mutually beneficial free trade agreement (FTA) at the annual UK-India Strategic Dialogue here, as the two sides reflected the “good progress” on the 2030 Roadmap since the last review. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, who is on a visit to the UK, held discussions with […]
More than 50 lakh large farmland trees vanished between 2018 and 2022 in India: Study
New Delhi: More than 50 lakh large farmland trees vanished between 2018 and 2022 in India, partly due to altered cultivation practices, revealing a “concerning trajectory,” new research published in the journal Nature Sustainability has found. Researchers said that “an observable trend was emerging” wherein agroforestry systems are being replaced with paddy rice fields, even […]
Shailendra reviews implementation of HADP, CAPEX, CSSs
Exhorts for expeditious, timely completion of projects SRINAGAR: Principle Secretary of Agriculture Production Department (APD), Shailendra Kumar, today convened a meeting with the Department of Agriculture and Horticulture to review the physical and financial achievements under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), CAPEX and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs). The meeting had a detailed assessment of the […]
India’s 2024 economic growth projection revised upwards by UN to nearly 7%
United Nations, May 17 (PTI) The United Nations has revised upwards India’s growth projections for 2024, with the country’s economy now forecast to expand by close to seven per cent this year, mainly driven by strong public investment and resilient private consumption. The World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2024, released Thursday, said, “India’s […]
Govt slashes windfall tax on domestic crude to Rs 5,700/tonne
New Delhi: The government has slashed windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to Rs 5,700 per tonne, from Rs 8,400 per tonne, with effect from Thursday. The tax is levied in the form of Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED). The SAED on the export of diesel, petrol and jet fuel or ATF, has been […]
SBI raises FD rate on select short-term maturity up to 75 bps
New Delhi: The country’s biggest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has hiked fixed deposit rate on select short-term maturity up to 75 basis points, a move likely to be followed by other lenders. For term deposits of 46-179 days, the rate has been increased by 75 basis points to 5.50 per cent, as against […]
Silver surges Rs 1,800 to hit all-time high; gold jumps Rs 650
New Delhi: Silver soared by Rs 1,800 to hit a fresh record high of Rs 88,000 per kg on Thursday, while gold prices jumped Rs 650 to Rs 74,050 per 10 grams in line with strong global trends. According to HDFC Securities, rising for the second straight session, silver prices surged Rs 1,800 to hit […]
VC KVIB reviews bankers’ performance under PMEGP, JKREGP
SRINAGAR: Vice Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), Dr Hina Shafi Bhat, today chaired a Bankers’ meeting to review progress on schemes being implemented under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) at Civil Secretariat here. The KVIB officers gave a detailed presentation on […]
Team J&K to participate in India Skill Competition 2024 in New Delhi
JAMMU: The India Skills Competition 2024, the nation’s largest skill event, is set to kick off in New Delhi. Over 900 students from more than 30 states and Union Territories, along with 400 industry experts, will participate in this four-day extravaganza. The competition spans 61 skills, ranging from traditional crafts to cutting-edge technologies. Around 250 […]
