Seven dead, more than 40 injured in massive blast at chemical factory in Thane district
Thane: As many as seven persons were killed and more than 40 injured following an explosion at a chemical factory in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Thursday afternoon, officials said. As a boiler exploded at Amudan Chemicals located in Phase 2 of Dombivli MIDC area around 1.40 pm, the impact of the explosion and the resultant […]
RBI’s record dividend: Economists give mixed reactions
Kolkata: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to declare its highest-ever dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore evoked mixed reactions from economists. While noted economist Suman Mukherjee hailed it as a sign of economic strength, Abhirup Sarkar expressed worries that the dividend could restrict the RBI’s ability to rescue lenders in future as the […]
Director Agriculture visits potato development farm Bosian, Baramulla
SRINAGAR: The Director of Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Muhammad Iqbal, today visited the potato development farm Bosian, Baramulla, inspected different blocks of the farm and interacted with the concerned technical experts regarding various latest interventions adopted by the farm this year. Speaking on the occasion, the Director of Agriculture said that the departmental farms are focusing […]
RBI approves highest-ever dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to govt
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India will pay a record Rs 2.1 lakh crore dividend to the government for the fiscal ended March 31, more than double of what was budgeted expectation, helping shore up revenue ahead of a new government taking office. The RBI board, at its meeting on Wednesday, approved the transfer of […]
JPC will be set up within one month of INDIA bloc govt formation to probe ‘Adani scam’: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday attacked the Modi government over a media report that claimed that the Adani Group passed off low-quality coal as far more expensive cleaner fuel in transactions with a Tamil Nadu PSU, and said that a JPC will be set up within one month of an INDIA bloc government taking […]
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 […]
