We believe in vasudhaiva kutumbakam, but unable to remain united even with close kin: SC
New Delhi: Raising concerns over the “erosion” of the institution of family, the Supreme Court on Thursday said in India people believed in the maxim “vasudhaiva kutumbakam” but failed to remain united even with the close kin. A bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and S V N Bhatti said the concept of “family” was being […]
Dy CM reviews development works in Nowshera
Retraites Govt’s Commitment towards accelerating development initiatives NOWSHERA: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted an extensive visit to sites of various ongoing development works in Nowshera to assess the progress on these vital projects. He visited the Ashram, Town Hall, Shopping Complex, and Hospital Building in Nowshera. He emphasised the significance of timely completion […]
Identify, eliminate unnecessary compliances, outdated regulations for business growth: CS
Directs for digitisation of existing MSMEs JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today directed for identification of all the unnecessary compliances existing in government departments to be done away with for the ease of citizens and business establishments. Dulloo made these remarks while chairing a meeting held to review the progress of various departments in implementing […]
Yasha Mudgal reviews CAPEX Budget 2024-25 of Tourism Department
Emphasises optimal fund utilization, expeditious project execution, enhanced visitor experience JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Tourism, Yasha Mudgal, chaired a high level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the CAPEX Budget 2024-25 of Tourism Department, besides assessing the performance and functioning of Tourism Development Authorities (TDAs). The meeting focused on implementation of ongoing tourism projects, infrastructural […]
India needs to ramp up bilateral relations for trade, investment: Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said India needs to ramp up its bilateral relations for trade and investment, as the world is witnessing a churn, and bilateralism seems to be the new catalyst tool. Speaking at BS Manthan, the Finance Minister said these are very interesting yet challenging times and the government […]
Profit booking leading FIIs to sell Indian equities: FM
Mumbai: Seeking to assuage concerns over foreign institutional investors (FII) selling Indian equities lately, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday attributed the action to profit booking. Speaking to reporters in the financial capital, Sitharaman said the Indian economy is one where the investors are bagging better returns which leads to profit booking. “FIIs also go […]
GST Council to soon take decision on rates, number of slabs: FM
New Delhi: The GST Council will soon take a decision on having fewer and lower rates as the review work is almost complete, Finance Minister NirmalaSitharaman said on Tuesday. Currently, Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a four-tier tax structure with slabs at 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent. Luxury and demerit goods are […]
MD KPDCL reviews power scenario, RDSS works, PM Surya Ghar in Baramulla
Directs intensified campaign for implementation of PM Surya Ghar – Muft Bijli scheme Baramulla: MD KPDCL Mahmood Ahmad Shah today visited District Baramulla where he chaired a meeting of engineers to review power scenario and implementation of various centrally sponsored schemes. Besides SE Muhammad Hussain, the meeting was attended by Executive Engineer Ajaz Ronga and […]
Cemtac Cements Hosts Distributors’ Meet
Unveils 2025 Calendar and honours top performers Srinagar: Prominent cement manufacturing company, Cemtac Cements recently hosted a grand distributors’ meet titled “Mazboot Rishton Ki Nayi Pehchaan” to celebrate its strong network and unveil plans for the future. The event featured the launch of the 2025 company calendar, themed around old Kashmiri architecture, showcasing the region’s […]
Rising DT damage, a worrying sign: Chief Engg KPDCL
196 DTs damaged in 4 days alone; Power outages a natural fallout SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Er. Aaquib S. Waheed Deva today expressed serious concern over reports of rising damage to DT substations, due to unauthorised excess load of crude heating gadgets, which is over and above their installed […]