Abrogation of Article 370: No major economic activity taking place in JK: Traders body
Jammu: No major economic activity has taken place in Jammu and Kashmir since after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries (JCCI) said on Friday, demanding immediate lifting of curbs on the movement of people to and from the union territory. The trader’s body also opposed the […]
Pak to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications
Islamabad: Pakistan has decided to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications (GI) to prevent its unauthorised use by other countries. A GI tag is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess origin-based qualities and reputation in the region. The precious salt is extracted from the Salt Range in […]
Petrol, Diesel prices continue to soar
New Delhi: Petrol price on Friday crossed the Rs 90-per-litre mark in the national capital, and diesel soared to Rs 80.60 after rates were increased for the 11th consecutive day in a row. Petrol price on Friday was hiked by 31 paise per litre and diesel by 33 paise, according to a price notification of […]
Fully facilitating Sikhs for visiting religious sites in Pak: Foreign Ministry
Islamabad: Pakistan has said it is fully facilitating Sikh pilgrims from across the world, including India, for visiting their religious sites in the country. The remarks of the foreign ministry on Thursday came a day after India denied permission to around 600 Sikh pilgrims to visit Pakistan, citing the security and COVID-19 situation in the […]
Reprehensible, savage, act of cowardice: Leaders on cops killing
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir political leaders, including former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, condemned the killing of two unarmed policemen by a militant in an upmarket Srinagar area on Friday. Abdullah, who is also the National Conference vice president, said the attack was “reprehensible” as the two policemen were unarmed and shot from […]
