J&K Bank opens BU in Samba, ATM in Anantnag
Srinagar: Expanding its network of branches and alternate delivery channels, J&K Bank opened a Business Unit (BU) at Nud in Samba, Jammu besides commissioning an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at Monghall in Anantnag. The inauguration of these touchpoints has increased the extensive network of the BUs and ATMs of the bank in the country to […]
J&K Bank opens three more BUs, 4 ATMs in Jammu, Srinagar
Srinagar: As part of its strategic outreach to extend banking facilities and financial services further into the unbanked areas of Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Bank commissioned two Business Units (BUs) along with Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) at Pouni Chak and MairaMandrian in Jammu besides inaugurating another ATM at Business Unit Gajansoo in the district. The […]
China rolls out nationwide 5G telecom services
Beijing: China’s three major state-run telecom operators have unveiled their superfast 5G network across the country, as the Communist giant aims at becoming the global leader in next generation telecom technology surpassing the US and other western nations. State-owned carriers China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom unveiled their 5G data plans on Thursday as […]
‘Sunday Market’ comes alive with people’s rush everyday
Srinagar: Hundreds of people are thronging the weekly ‘Sunday Market’ that has now turned into a ‘Daily Market’ in present circumstances as Kashmir has been witnessing continuous shutdown since August 5 when the special status of the state was annulled. The street vendors are setting up their stalls to sell their stocks. In the jam […]
Kartarpur to fetch USD 365,00,000 per annum for Pak
New Delhi: Pakistan is expected to earn up to USD 365,00,000 from pilgrims visiting the holy Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev, officials said on Thursday. The service fee from the pilgrims – Indian Rs 259 crore per annum and about Pakistani Rs 555 crore – will […]
Six secure roads for apple growers in Shopian, says Admin
Srinagar: Concerned over recent attacks on outsiders in south Kashmir, the administration has announced to provide six secure roads for transportation of apple from orchards to one identified sale centre in south Kashmir district of Shopian. Meanwhile, apple growers in north Kashmir district of Baramulla alleged that Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) announced by the government […]
JKPECC continues protest against unbundling PDD
Extends protest call till October, 24
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Power Employees Coordination Committee (JKPEC) protested against the unbundling of PDD on the 4th consecutive day on Monday. Committee has decided to continue its protest till October 24 and appealed employees to assemble on 24 October 2019 in the premises of PDD Complex Jahangir Chowk Srinagar for further directions. The employees […]
Govt plans massive promotional campaigns for wooing tourists
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam reviewed the promotional campaigns for wooing tourists, days after the state administration withdrew its August 2 security advisory for holiday-makers and Amarnath pilgrims. The advisory, asking tourists to leave the Valley immediately due to “terror threat”, was issued days before the government abrogated the special […]
Pak escapes FATF’s black list, retained in grey list
Paris: Pakistan was again put on the Grey List of the international terror financing watchdog FATF, which on Friday warned Islamabad of action for its failure to combat money laundering and terror financing, officials said. The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) took the decision after its five-day plenary, which concluded here. By making this […]
Onion price hike: Govt to consider stock limit on traders
New Delhi: The Centre will consider imposing the stock limit on onion traders if retail prices continue to remain high even after exhausting the buffer stock, Food and Consumer Affairs Ram Vilas Paswan said on Tuesday. The government will “wait and watch” the price situation for some time for imposing the stock limit as it […]