Lok Sabha passes demands for grants for 2022-23, completes two-thirds budgetary exercise
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bill 2022, authorising the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for its working as well as implementation of programmes and schemes for the fiscal beginning April 1. This completes two-thirds of the budgetary exercise by the Lok […]
DEDS proves lucrative for dairy entrepreneurs in J&K
Over 10000 dairy units setup in 2 years
Jammu: With the focus of the Jammu and Kashmir government to ensure farmers’ income gets doubled by 2022, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dairy farming is thriving across the Union Territory. Centrally sponsored Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS), is one of the pioneer initiatives, which is transforming the rural landscape of J&K. The […]
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 2nd day in a row
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices on Wednesday were hiked by 80 paise a litre each for the second day in a row since the ending of an over four-and-half month election-related hiatus. Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 97.01 per litre as against Rs 96.21 previously while the diesel rate has gone up […]
India achieving USD 400 bn goods export target key ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ milestone: PM
New Delhi: Hailing the country’s success in achieving its goods export target of USD 400 billion this fiscal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Wednesday that this is a key milestone in India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ journey. The highest ever goods export target was achieved nine days ahead of the March 31 deadline. Exports increased by […]
T SUZUKI visits JAMKASH Vehicleades Delhi Unit
New Delhi: President Suzuki Motor Corporation Toshihiro Suzuki, currently on a visit to India as part of the Japanese delegation led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, today visited JAMKASH Vehicleades Delhi Unit–AAA Vehicleades– and took stock of its operations in northern states of the country. The visit comes soon after the signing of Memorandum of […]
Craft Safari enters its 6th edition
Srinagar: Srinagar city is a consecrated land, flourishing with lively arts and crafts. Each craft has its exclusive story to tell. The treasure of endless natural beauty has led to a unique synthesis of various themes, which is clearly visible in the unique arts and crafts tradition in the city. Kathi Darwaza proudly opens its […]
Yasha Mudgal reviews financial status of Co-operative Banks in JK
Jammu: Secretary, Co-operative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a meeting of Co-operative department to review working of Co-operative Banks of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting had a detailed discussion on various issues pertaining to these banks including gross NPA, net NPA, deposits, cash in hand, liabilities, CRAR percentage, well performing branches and steps being taken […]
Petrol, diesel price hiked by 80 paise; LPG at record high after Rs 50 rise
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices were on Tuesday hiked by 80 paise a litre each while domestic cooking gas LPG rates were increased by Rs 50 per cylinder as state oil firms ended an over four-and-a-half month election-related hiatus in rate revision. Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 96.21 per litre as against […]
Rajya Sabha witnesses two adjournments over fuel price hike
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha proceedings in the pre-lunch session were washed out on Tuesday as opposition parties, including the Congress and the TMC, forced two adjournments over a hike in the prices of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinders. Opposition MPs trooped into the well of the House shouting slogans, not allowing the listed items […]
Saudi Arabia says it’s not responsible for high oil prices
Dubai: Saudi Arabia said Monday it “won’t bear any responsibility for any shortage in oil supplies to global markets” after attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels affected the kingdom’s production. The announcement comes as the kingdom remains lockstep with OPEC and other oil-producing countries in a deal limiting increases in production and as energy prices […]
