Markets trade firm on global rally, fresh foreign fund inflows
MUMBAI, Apr 30 (PTI) : Equity benchmark indices extended their rally in early trade on Tuesday, following optimism in global markets and fresh foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 152.31 points to 74,823.59 in morning deals. The NSE Nifty went up by 52.9 points to 22,696.30. From the Sensex basket, Mahindra & Mahindra, […]
Significant damage to transmission towers if escalates could affect ‘electricity’ of entire valley
Srinagar, Apr 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation Limited (JKPTCL) Monday late evening said that the significant damage to transmission towers along peer top has forced them to rely on only one connection to the northern grid. The corporation also said that if the last remaining connectivity got disrupted, the situation could escalate […]
Water level touches flood declaration mark at Ram Munshi Bagh, Pampore, starts receding at Sangam
Srinagar, Apr 30: As the rain has stopped in Kashmir, the water level at Ram Munshi Bagh and Pampore gauges have touched the flood declaration mark. The officials, however, said that water level will recede in next two hours and there was no need to panic. Cheif Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department Kashmir […]
KU postpones all examinations scheduled for tomorrow
Srinagar, Apr 29: In view of the prevailing weather conditions, Kashmir University on Monday announced postponing of all examinations scheduled for Tuesday. “It is notified for the information of all concerned candidates that all the examinations of University of Kashmir, which are scheduled to be held on 30 April, 2024 stands postponed,” Varsity said […]
Div admin orders closure of Schools across Kashmir on Tuesday
Srinagar, Apr 29: In view of incessant rains, the divisional administration in Kashmir decided to keep all schools closed on Tuesday as a precautionary measure. The administration however said there was no need to panic and the decision was taken as a precautionary measure. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bhuduri said, “After field assessment and […]
Centre revises limits of children’s education allowance, hostel subsidy for employees
NEW DELHI, Apr 29 (PTI) : The Centre has revised the limits of children’s education allowance and hostel subsidy for its employees, according to a personnel ministry order. The move comes following the enhancement of dearness allowance with effect from January 1, 2024. Citing a 2018 directive, it said the order provides that the limits […]
DG-NIA meets DGP Swain, senior police officers
Jammu, Apr 29: The Director General of National Investigation Agency (NIA), Sadanand Vasant Date today visited Police Headquarters J&K at Jammu where he held a detailed interaction with Director General of Police (DGP) R.R Swain and other senior officers. During the interaction, the officers underlined to further strengthen the collaborative efforts in investigations to combat […]
Gold drops Rs 130; silver remains flat
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) Gold prices dropped Rs 130 to Rs 72,750 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday in line with weak trends in the overseas markets, according to HDFC Securities. The precious metal had closed at Rs 72,880 per 10 grams in the previous session. However, silver prices remained flat […]
BSE shares tank nearly 19 pc in intra-day after Sebi directive on regulatory fee
NEW DELHI, Apr 29 (PTI): Shares of BSE tanked nearly 19 per cent in intra-day trade on Monday as the exchange is expected to shell out more regulatory fee after markets watchdog Sebi asked it to pay the fee based on the “notional value” of its options contracts rather than on the premium value. The […]
UGC-NET postponed to June 18 to avoid clash with UPSC prelims
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) The National Eligibility Test (NET) has been rescheduled to avoid a clash with the UPSC preliminary exam and will now be conducted on June 18, UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar announced on Monday. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be held on June 16. “The National Testing Agency and UGC have […]