India should strive to become hub of software products, focus on democratising govt data: President Murmu
New Delhi: After proving its poweress in the field of software, India should strive to become a hub for software products, President Droupadi Murmu said on Saturday. While speaking at the 7th edition of Digital India Awards, Murmu said that there should be focus on democratising government data to help technology enthusiasts in the country […]
Taming inflation top priority for South Asia: RBI Governor
New Delhi: Taming inflation is the top priority for South Asian countries like India as an unchecked price rise may pose risk to growth and investment outlook, Reserve Bank (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday. Speaking at an event organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), he said rising levels of debt, alongside sustained […]
Latest tech interventions employed to diversify agriculture sector across J&K: Officials
Srinagar: Agricultural diversification is key to reducing the risk in farming activities and the J&K government is constantly employing the latest technological interventions to diversify the agriculture sector across Jammu and Kashmir, officials said today. Mushroom cultivation is one important tool in not only enhancing the agricultural income of the farming community but also securing […]
Dulloo calls for filing maximum GI applications for J&K agri products
JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo, today chaired a preliminary meeting of experts and officers of the agriculture-allied sector over the application of Geographical Indication (GI) tagging of agriculture products of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Vice Chancellors of SKUAST Kashmir/Jammu, Director Agriculture Kashmir/Jammu, Director Horticulture Kashmir/Jammu, […]
FCS&CA seals 64 mutton shops
Imposes fine of Rs 27k on 17 erring traders
SRINAGAR: In view of complaints pouring in from various corners regarding overcharging by mutton sellers, the Enforcement squad of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) has sealed 64 mutton shops last week and also imposed a fine of Rs 27000 on 17 erring traders. It is worth mentioning here that during the month of […]
Comm Secy reviews performance of PIAs under Himayat
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Rural Development Department (RDD), Mandeep Kaur, today convened a series of meetings with Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) of sanctioned projects under the HIMAYAT program to review the implementation of this ambitious project in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Chief Operating Officer, HIMAYAT Mission, Indu Kanwal Chib besides officers from […]
Foreign univ can now set up campuses in India, decide admission process, fee structure; UGC announces draft norms
New Delhi: Foreign universities will be able to set up their campuses in India for the first time with the UGC on Thursday unveiling draft norms, under which these varsities can also decide on the admission process, fee structure and repatriate its funds back home. Noting that foreign universities with campuses in the country can […]
India’s strides in tech, innovation ushering in era of tech-led growth: PM Modi after meeting Nadella
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India’s strides in technology and innovation are ushering in an era of tech-led growth, following his meeting with Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella. On a four-day visit to India, Nadella met Modi and pledged the company’s support in helping the country realise the Digital India […]
Training prog on Design Dev, up-skilling of boutique workers begins at NIFT Sgr
SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar on Wednesday kick-started its month-long training programme on design development and up-skilling of boutique workers. The inaugural ceremony of the programme was held at the main campus of NIFT at Ompora Budgam. The training programme is being conducted for the workers belonging to backward areas of […]
India’s GDP nearing to $20 trillion, per capital income at $10k by 2047, says Bibek Debroy
Hyderabad: India’s GDP will be close to USD 20 trillion by 2047 and per capita income may reach USD 10,000 (at current value of USD), Bibek Debroy, chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, said on Wednesday. Virtually addressing the inaugural session at the 57th Annual Conference of the Indian Econometric Society (TIES) held […]
