Markets climb in early trade on firm global trends
Mumbai, Jan 11 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices climbed in early trade on Thursday amid a rally in global markets and buying in Reliance Industries. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 341.76 points to 71,999.47 in early trade. The Nifty climbed 107.8 points to 21,726.50. Among the Sensex firms, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries, […]
Dense fog affects road, rail movement
New Delhi, Jan 11 (PTI) A blinding layer of fog affected road and rail traffic in the north and eastern parts of the country on Thursday, officials said. A spokesperson for the railways said that fog impacted the schedule of “24 trains approaching Delhi”. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported “very dense” fog in isolated […]
BDO’s appointed as Administrators for running the affairs of Panchayat Halqas
Srinagar, Jan 10: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has appointed Block Development Officers (BDOs) as administrator(s) of Panchayats. The delegation of powers comes a day after expiry of term of Halqa came to an end. “The term of Halqa Panchayat(s) has expired on 09.01.2024 and Government is satisfied that the Halqa Panchayat(s) cannot be […]
Lt Governor participates in ‘Block Diwas’ programme at Bhalwal Jammu
JAMMU, JAN 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in Block Diwas, a public outreach programme of J&K UT Administration, at Bhalwal today. Congratulating people for overwhelming response on Block Diwas, the Lt Governor said the Jan-Bhagidari campaign to strengthen participatory governance is empowering citizens, generating awareness about responsibilities and ensuring accountability of officers in administration. […]
Pay bills or face disconnection: MD KPDCL
SRINAGAR, JAN 10: Managing Director, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Mussarat Islam, today urged consumers to clear their outstanding balance on account of electricity dues, failing which KPDCL shall be left with no option but to further accelerate its disconnection drives as warranted under Section 56 of the Electricity Act. He further stated that […]
India to be third largest economy by FY28, developed nation with USD 30 tn GDP by 2047: FM
Gandhinagar, Jan 10 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday exuded confidence that India will become the world’s third largest economy worth over USD 5 trillion by 2027-28 and a developed nation by 2047, with GDP touching USD 30 trillion. India, with a GDP of roughly USD 3.4 trillion, is currently the fifth largest […]
Four fresh Covid deaths recorded in country
New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI) India has recorded 605 new cases of Covid, while the number of active cases of the infection has declined to 3,643, the health ministry said on Wednesday. Four deaths — two each from Karnataka and Kerala — have been reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the ministry’s […]
Lack of snow in Kashmir disappoints tourists
Srinagar, Jan 10 (PTI) Scores of tourists returned home from Kashmir without getting a feel of snow. The lack of snowfall in the valley this winter will not only hit tourism and related activities, but also badly affect agriculture and allied activities. A large number of tourists, who arrived here on the New Year’s Eve […]
BSF director general reviews security situation, operational preparedness of troops in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 10 (PTI) Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Nitin Agrawal on Wednesday reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of the troops guarding the border with Pakistan on the Jammu frontier, officials said. Agrawal, who visited areas located close to the International Border (IB), also called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant […]
Maruti to invest Rs 35,000 cr to set up 2nd manufacturing plant in Gujarat: Toshihiro Suzuki
Gandhinagar, Jan 10 (PTI) Maruti Suzuki India will invest Rs 35,000 crore to set up its second manufacturing facility in Gujarat, Suzuki Motor Corporation President Toshihiro Suzuki said on Wednesday. Speaking here at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS), Toshihiro said the plant would have an installed production capacity of 10 lakh units per […]
