Unsecured lending moves preemptive, in interest of sustainability: Shaktikanta Das
Mumbai, Nov 22 (PTI) Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the recent tightening of norms on unsecured lending is a preemptive and targeted move in the interest of sustainability. Addressing the annual FIBAC event here, he said the RBI excluded certain sections like loans for house and vehicle purchase, and also […]
Encounter underway in J-K’s Rajouri, two terrorists trapped
Rajouri/Jammu, Nov 21 (PTI) Two terrorists were trapped in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, police said. The encounter broke out between terrorists and joint forces of the Army and J-K Police in Bajimaal area of Dharmsal following a cordon and search operation, they said.
KPDCL official held while accepting bribe in souuth Kashmir’s Shopian
Srinagar, Nov 22: An official of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) was caught red handed while accepting bribe of Rs 5,000 by Anti-Corruption Branch of CBI Srinagar. An official said that one Muzaffar Ahmad Shah, an employee of KPDCL was caught red handed by ACB in Shopian town. He said that a case FIR […]
Encounter breaks out in Rajouri village
Rajouri, Nov 22: A gunfight between the security forces and terrorists broke out in Baji Maal area of Rajouri district. Officials said that on Wednesday morning, a team of security personnel were conducting search operation in Baji Maal forest area of Rajouri when contact was established with terrorists and a firefight erupted. The firing in […]
Sgr shivers at minus 1.8 degree Celsius, records coldest night of the season so far
Srinagar, Nov 22: The minimum temperatures have plummeted further in Kashmir while Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recorded coldest night of the season at minus 1.8 degree Celsius. As per the details the night temperature has recorded further dip in Kashmir while the weatherman here has predicted dry weather conditions for the […]
Doctor among for employees terminated by government in JK
Srinagar, Nov 22: The Jammu & Kashmir administration has terminated four employees including self-styled president of Doctors Association of Kashmir (DAK) for their involvement in anti-national and terror- related activities. Sources said that those terminated included a doctor, a police constable, a teacher, and a lab bearer in the higher education department. They have been […]
J&K Fisheries deptt ranks top among best performing districts across country
AHMEDABAD, (GUJARAT), NOV 21: Receiving high recognition and appreciation at the national level, the Department of Fisheries ranked top among the best performing districts across all Union Territories of the Country for vigorous development of fish and fisheries in the Jammu and Kashmir. Anantnag district, which has been privileged with this outstanding achievement, was presented […]
Jambu Zoo comes alive after arrival of Lions, Tigers
JAMMU, NOV 21: In a momentous event, Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta paid a visit to Jambu Zoo Nagrota on Tuesday, witnessing the grand arrival of majestic big cats. The zoo proudly welcomed Tiger and Tigress from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Lion and Lioness from Gujarat, which would add a new dimension to diverse […]
Fire breaks out in chemical factory in Jammu
Jammu, Nov 21 (PTI) A fire broke out in a chemical factory in the industrial area here on Tuesday, officials said. No casualty has been reported. Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blaze has been brought under control. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Lt Guv addresses EEPC India National Export Awards function in New Delhi
NEW DELHI, NOV 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India) National Export Awards function in New Delhi, today and felicitated the recipients of the prestigious Awards for fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21. In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated the award winners of the 52nd and 53rd […]