Indo-Pak conflict: FM Sitharaman asks banks to ensure uninterrupted services
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked banks to remain vigilant and take all steps to ensure uninterrupted services to customers in view of heightened military conflict between India and Pakistan. Addressing a meeting of CEO of banks and insurance companies on cybersecurity preparedness, the finance minister stressed the critical role of the […]
Finance minister Sitharaman urges ADB to stop funding terror-backer Pakistan
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday made a strong pitch to ADB to stop giving funds to Pakistan as it backs and supports terror activities, sources said. During her bilateral meeting with ADB President Masato Kanda in Milan, Italy, Sitharaman urged the multilateral funding agency to put a check on funding to Pakistan, […]
Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 6,266 cr still in circulation after withdrawal 2 yrs ago: RBI
Mumbai: The high value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 6,266 crore are still in circulation after two years of the Reserve Bank withdrawing the currency, according to official data. The Rs 2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender. On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination […]
GST revenue hits record high of Rs 2.37 lakh crore in April, up 12.6 pc
New Delhi: Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection rose 12.6 per cent Y-o-Y to an all-time high of about Rs 2.37 lakh crore in April, reflecting strong economic activity and March-end reconciliation of books by businesses. The GST mop-up was Rs 2.10 lakh crore in April 2024 — the second highest collection ever since GST […]
Petrol, Diesel, LPG Stocks Sufficient for Over 17 Days: Div Com Kashmir
Says No Petrol Shortage; Situation Being Monitored; People Need Not to Panic Srinagar: Amid ongoing heavy rainfall and growing concern among the public, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Sunday dismissed rumors of a petrol shortage, assuring that the administration is actively monitoring the situation. Div Com Kashmir Bidhuri told news agency JKNS, “The […]
CS assesses reach, impact of social security schemes in J&K
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of the Social Welfare Department to review the impact and reach of several beneficiary oriented schemes being run by the department across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department was attended by all the HoDs of the department and other concerned officers. […]
Tulip Garden Breaks Previous Footfall Record in Just 15 Days: Officials
Srinagar: The Department of Floriculture, Gardens & Parks is pleased to announce that the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar has surpassed last year’s record footfall of 4,46,154 visitors—within just 15 days of the ongoing Tulip Show 2025. This remarkable achievement marks a new milestone for Asia’s largest tulip garden, which currently features 1.7 million […]
JK Bank Sets Digital Banking Record: 9.54 Crore Transactions Worth ₹13,900 Crores in 6 Days Ahead of Eid
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has achieved a historic milestone in digital banking by processing an unprecedented 9.54 crore transactions worth ?13,900 crores in just six days leading up to Eid. This record-breaking feat across its digital platforms has drawn widespread appreciation from customers and businesses, reinforcing JK Bank’s dominance in digital financial services. […]
Gold rallies Rs 1,100 to scale new record high of Rs 92,150 per 10 g
New Delhi: Gold prices rallied by Rs 1,100 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 92,150 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid rise in precious metal rates in the overseas markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had finished at Rs 91,050 […]
RBI allows banks to hike ATM charges to Rs 23/ withdrawal beyond free monthly usage from May 1
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Friday permitted banks to increase charges on ATM cash withdrawals beyond the free monthly usage by Rs 2 to Rs 23 per transaction from May 1. Customers are eligible for five free transactions (inclusive of financial and non- financial transactions) every month from their own bank Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). […]