FinMin bars PSEs from buying state-owned cos
New Delhi: The finance ministry has barred public sector enterprises from bidding for other Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) which are on the block for privatisation, as it would defeat the very purpose of the disinvestment policy. Stating that transfer of management control from the government to any other government organisation or state government may […]
RBI prohibits issuance of unsolicited cards by issuers
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Thursday asked card companies not to issue unsolicited credit cards or upgrade an existing card without the explicit consent of the customer, failing which they will have to pay double the billed amount as penalty. It also asked card issuers and third-party agents not to resort to intimidation or harassment […]
New Land Laws foster industrialization, revamp agri sector in J&K: Govt
Srinagar: The new land laws introduced in Jammu and Kashmir replaced 11 Land Laws that existed in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, which reflected old regressive, intrinsically contradictory and outdated laws, with a set of modern, progressive and people friendly provisions. The new land laws will not only afford protection to over 90% […]
J&K Bank gets latest ISO 27001:2013 Certification with enhanced scope, level
Demonstrates our strict adherence to the globally recognized ISMS standards: MD & CEO
Srinagar: In a major boost to its information and cyber security system, J&K Bank has received the latest certification of prestigious ISO 27001:2013 from Intertek – a reputed London-based Total Quality Assurance provider – for being compliant with the best industry standards in terms of privacy and security protocols. While commending the Bank’s Information Security […]
Navin inaugurates Spices Processing Unit at Chack Kana
Inspects multilayer farming system at Korepunnu
Kathua: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, Navin Kumar Choudhary, today conducted an extensive tour of Kathua. During the visit, Principal Secretary inaugurated a Spices Processing Unit at Chack Kana, Marheen tehsil, having annual production capacity of 200 MT spices, set up by local agripreneur under name and style of M/S BGS Spices Processing […]
Urgent need for coordinated action across countries for swift post-pandemic recovery: Sitharaman at G20 EMEs meeting
Washington: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that there is an urgent need for coordinated action across countries to not only enable swift post-pandemic recovery but also to build resilience to future shocks as she attended the G20 Emerging Market Economies meeting here. Sitharaman shared her insights on the economic outlook, risks and near-term policy […]
Modi gives WHO director general Gujarati name
Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave a new name — `Tulsi-bhai’ — to Director General of the World Health Organization Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus at his request. The Tulsi plant (`holy basil’ or Ocimum tenuiflorum) has been an integral part of India’s spiritual heritage, the prime minister said, speaking at the inaugural ceremony of […]
JKRLM creates 60k Self Help Groups with 5,02641 women beneficiaries: Govt
‘SGHs avail Rs 890.55 cr bank credit, Rs 273.88 cr capitalization from JKRLM, mobilize own savings of Rs 168.88 cr’
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government led by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has set in place an encouraging and conducive environment towards promoting women entrepreneurship culture in the UT with thousands of female entrepreneurs starting their business odyssey with a new vigour and vitality. The enthused business women of the UT are climbing the ladder […]
Registrar Cooperative inspects modernization work of Super Bazar Sgr
Srinagar: The Registrar Cooperative Societies, Shafqat Iqbal today inspected progress on the ongoing modernization work of Cooperative Super Bazar Srinagar taken up under CAPEX Budget. During the inspection, the progress of work was observed to be very low and on-spot instructions were given to the Executive Engineer PW (R&B) Srinagar for resumption of the work […]
Director Agri inaugurates Farmer Outreach Prog at Kalaroos
Srinagar: Continuing the events under the theme of Kharif Campaign 2022, the Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today inaugurated farmer outreach program at Kalaroos, Kupwara. The program was attended by Vice Chairman DDC Kupwara Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir, DDC member Kalaroos Chowdhary Mustafa Rahi, BDC Kalaroos Madam Ateeqa, Sarpanches and Panches, Deputy Director Planning […]
