RBI Governor pitches for reducing cost, time of remittances
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday made a case for reducing time and cost of overseas remittances, which are important for developing economies. The new technology and payments system can be used for expediting and expanding cross-border payments, he noted. “Remittances are the starting point for many emerging and […]
SC dismisses PIL alleging side-effects of COVID-19 vaccines
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea alleging side-effects such as blood clotting due to the administration of COVID-19 vaccines. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said the PIL was filed just to create a sensation. “File a class […]
Several shops including 4 houses and 10 shops damaged in massive fire in Gurez
Srinagar, Oct 14: At least ten shops and four residential houses were destroyed in a major fire incident in Dawar market in border area of Gurez late last night, officials said. An official said that fire started from a shop in Dawar market and quickly spread to other structures. “Soon after the incident, fire tender […]
New J-K govt’s first task should be to demand restoration of statehood: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday said the first task before the new Jammu and Kashmir government should be to demand restoration of statehood and the INDIA bloc parties should support it. He said that in case the government does not agree, then they should approach the court as the […]
President’s rule revoked in J-K, stage set for new govt to assume charge
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) President’s rule was withdrawn in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the union territory. A gazette notification to this effect was issued by the Union Home Ministry. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 73 of the Jammu and […]
Haryana-based company booked for multi-crore fraud in Jammu
Jammu, Oct 13 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police registered a case against a Haryana-based private company for an alleged multi-crore fraud, an official said. The case was registered against the Managing director, Director and other promoters of Messrs Future Maker Life Care Private Limited, Hissar, for criminal conspiracy and multi-crore cheating with several people […]
Moderate earthquake jolts Chenab valley early Sunday morning
Srinagar, Oct 13: A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit Chenab valley with an epicenter in Gundoh area of district Doda this morning. The earthquake shook the entire region around 6.14 am but the time period was short. “We don’t often feel such moderate earthquakes at our home but today it woke us all up. The tremor […]
Poor air quality recorded in Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) The city recorded a minimum temperature of 18.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday, with the weather department predicting a partly cloudy sky. The humidity level stood at 76 per cent at 9.05 am. The weather department has predicted a partly cloudy sky for the day and the maximum temperature is expected […]
Govt portal for internships now open for candidate registration
NEW DELHI, Oct 12 (PTI): Candidates can now apply for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, with the dedicated portal going live for registration on Saturday. Those in the age group of 21-24 years are eligible to apply for the scheme. As per the scheme’s pilot project, estimated to cost around Rs 800 crore, internships will […]
Lt Guv flags off IAF-UWM Vayu Veer Vijeta Car Rally
SRINAGAR, OCT 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ car rally, organised by Indian Air Force in coordination with the veterans of Uttarakhand War Memorial. Interacting with the Air Warriors at Raj Bhawan, the Lt Governor extended his felicitations and conveyed best wishes to all participants of the car rally. “Indian […]