FM asks States to ease logistics burden on exporters
Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked States to adopt a multi-modal approach and ensure logistics did not become a burden on exporters. She said the PM Gati Shakti was a beautiful protocol with which a synergy could be brought in. Delivering the inaugural address after inaugurating the third campus of […]
No country better than India in using tech to protect clients’ securities: SEBI chief
Bengaluru: There is no country in the world in terms of “margin protection” better than India where technology is extensively used to protect clients’ securities, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch said on Friday. The SEBI chief said that foreign investors often tell her that she was fortunate to have […]
Director H&H discusses parameters for QR Code labelling of Kashmir Handicrafts
SRINAGAR: The Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir held a meeting with the members of Tahafuz Society, which is the Registered Proprietor of the six crafts viz. Kashmir Pashmina, Kani, Sozni, Khatamband, Paper Machie and Walnut Wood Carvings under the Geographical Indications Act 1999 of India, for deciding the parameters for labelling of Kani Shawl, Sozni, […]
VC SKUAST-K inaugurates two WPUs at Zirhama, Sogam
KUPWARA: The Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai today inaugurated 2 Model Hi-Tech Walnut Processing Units (WPUs) at Sogam and Zirhama in Kupwara district in presence of a galaxy of Officers, DDC Member, BDC chairperson and local farmers. Addressing the function at Sogam, the Vice Chancellor (VC), said that it was a big breakthrough […]
Director Agri inaugurates Soil Testing Laboratory at Shadipora
Distributes Soil Health Cards among farmers
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today inaugurated a village-level soil testing laboratory established under a centrally sponsored scheme (NMSA) during 2021-22 at Shadipora Sumbal in Bandipora. Addressing a large gathering of farmers at the inaugural event of the village-level soil testing lab, the Director reiterated the department’s commitment to the development of […]
Director JKEDI inaugurates 10-day training prog at Budgam
BUDGAM: Director, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Ajaz Ahmad Bhat today inaugurated the 10-Day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP), for female aspirants at EDI Office Budgam. On the occasion, the Director also interacted with the female participants conducted at District Nodal Office, Budgam The scheme is a special endeavour of Mission Youth, Government of […]
RBI to hold special MPC meet on Nov 3 on preparing inflation report
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank has called a special meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee on November 3 to prepare a report on its failure to keep retail inflation below 6 per cent for three consecutive quarters. “Under the provisions of Section 45ZN of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act …an additional meeting of the […]
Railways does not earn profit through passenger trains, these services are run for convenience of people: Danve
Jalna (Maha): Union minister Raosaheb Danve has said that running passenger trains does not benefit the railways in terms of revenue, and added that the central government runs these services for the convenience of people. The Minister of State for Railways also said that the national transporter tries to make up for the losses incurred […]
JK Bank to complete transfer of Rs 960 cr NPAs to NARCL by October-end
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank will put up for sale non-performing assets to the tune of Rs 960 crore, as part of its efforts to improve its balance sheet, sources in the bank said. The bank is hoping that the process of sale of these non-performing assets to the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir Monitors Saffron picking operations
Directs Officers to guide saffron growers in harvesting, post-harvesting activities
PULWAMA: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal, today chaired a meeting of officers concerned with the saffron rejuvenation of district Srinagar and Pulwama at India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Center (IIKSTC) Dussoo, Pampore. Addressing the meeting, the Director Agriculture directed the concerned officers including the officers of IIKSTC to work in close coordination with […]
