Telecom department to seek Trai’s view on satcom spectrum allocation, licensing process
New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to approach Trai this month to seek the regulator’s views on method and pricing for allocation of spectrum and scope of licences to be issued for satcom services, according to sources. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) had floated a consultation paper on “Assignment of […]
LIC Sees 59% Jump In Value Of Investments In Adani Stocks
New Delhi: LIC, the state-owned insurance behemoth, has seen a 59 per cent rise in value of its investments in Adani group companies in 2023-24 fiscal year after the conglomerate made a smart recovery since being hammered by a damning short seller report. The value of LIC’s investment in seven Adani group companies has soared […]
Gaming industry doesn’t require regulation, says PM while interacting with top gamers
New Delhi: The gaming industry does not require any regulation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday while asserting that it must remain free and only then it will boom. In a free-wheeling interaction with top Indian online gamers on a host of issues about the future as well as the challenges before the e-gaming […]
CII J&K hosts “SheLeads” Women Leadership Summit
Srinagar: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) J&K Council organized a dynamic and inspiring Women Leadership Summit titled SheLeads – Inspiring Change, Embracing Possibilities on April 13th at RK Sarovar Portico. The event aimed to celebrate and felicitate the achievements of women leaders in Kashmir while providing a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and empowerment. […]
Nirmala Sitharaman takes exception to Stalin’s ‘migratory bird’ jibe at PM Modi
Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu): Senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday took exception to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin’s “migratory bird” jibe made at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent visits to the state, saying the very usage was not proper. She also slammed the ruling DMK over issues including the drug menace […]
India among 12 nations responsible for 60% of world’s mismanaged plastic waste: Report
New Delhi: India is among the twelve countries responsible for 60 percent of the planet’s mismanaged plastic waste though the fast-developing South Asian nation’s per capita plastic waste production is among the lowest in the world, according to a new report. The Plastic Overshoot Day report by Swiss non-profit EA Earth Action also said global […]
Dir Agri Kashmir visits Vegetable SMF Gangbugh
Inspects oilseed fields of Budgam district SRINAGAR: The Director of Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited the vegetable Seed Multiplication Farm (SMF) Gangbugh. He also inspected oilseed (mustard) fields in different areas of Budgam district and took stock of the current agriculture scenario. While interacting with the staff and technical experts of Gangbugh Farm, […]
Airfares jump 20-25% amid Vistara woes, high travel demand
New Delhi: Travellers will have to shell out more for domestic flights this summer season, with airfares surging 20-25 per cent amid Vistara flight cancellations and strong air travel demand, according to industry experts. At a time when peak summer travel period is round the corner, the airline industry is grappling with challenges in scaling […]
Alarm bells ringing in economy, households slowly sinking into debt: Cong slams govt
New Delhi: Asserting that “alarm bells” are ringing in the Indian economy, the Congress on Tuesday claimed stagnant wages and high inflation have forced households to take loans just to get by and are slowly sinking into debt. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also stressed that the Congress’ ‘Nyay Patra’ is a direct response to […]
Tourism Deptt conducts enforcement drive across Kashmir
Realizes Rs 22500 from different stakeholders for violation of TT Act SRINAGAR: On the directions of Director Tourism Kashmir, Raja Yaqoob Farooq, the Tourism Department today conducted enforcement drives at various tourism destinations viz. Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Srinagar and Doodhpathri to take stock of services extended to tourists. On the occasion, special focus was laid on […]
