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Recession: WB signals caution for India

Recession: WB signals caution for India

Says India's GDP expected to contract by 9.6 per cent this fiscal

Washington: The World Bank on Thursday said that India’s GDP is expected to contract by 9.6 per cent this fiscal which is reflective of the national lockdown and the income shock experienced by households and firms due to the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the country’s economic situation is much worse than ever seen before. The […]

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LAC faceoff: IAF chief commends air warriors for quick response

LAC faceoff: IAF chief commends air warriors for quick response

Hindon (Ghaziabad): The Indian Air Force has clearly demonstrated its resolve, operational capability and will to effectively engage with the adversary whenever the need arises, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said on Thursday, and commended the air warriors for their prompt response in the recent standoff on the northern frontier in view of the bitter […]

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COVID-19: JK records nine deaths, 696 fresh cases

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Thursday recorded nine Covid-19 related deaths pushing the death toll up to 1291 while 696 fresh positive cases were reported in the region. Of the total 81,793 cases, 49,008 are from Kashmir and 32,785 from Jammu division. Officials said that among 696 new cases, 420 belong to Kashmir division while as […]

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COVID-19 cases in India breach 68-lakh mark

New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 78,524 COVID-19 cases taking the virus caseload to over 68 lakh, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 58,27,704, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 85.25 per cent. The total coronavirus […]

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Development deficit of 70 years will be mitigated: Lt Guv

RAJOURI: Continuing the endeavours of the UT Government to reach out to the common masses with responsive and accountable governance at their doorsteps as a part of the ongoing “Back to Village Phase-3 progamme”, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday visited Peeri area of block Budhal in Rajouri district. The Lt Governor e-inaugurated Multipurpose Sports […]

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Lt Guv reaches out to slain victims’ families in Rajouri

Rajouri: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha walked almost half-a kilometer to reach Tarkassi village in Rajouri district where he met family members of three youth killed in a stage managed encounter on July 18 in Amshipora, Shopian and assured parents of slain youth that justice will be delivered at any cost. Official sources said that Sinha […]

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JK admin empowered to impose property tax

Srinagar: The Government of India has amended two municipal laws of Jammu & Kashmir to empower administration of the Union Territory to levy and collect property tax. “The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir Re-organisation (adaptation of state laws order) 2020 to amend different laws including Jammu & Kashmir Municipal Act-2000 and Jammu & Kashmir […]

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2nd Phase of Gulmarg Gondola ‘to open from Saturday

SRINAGAR: After resuming cable car service for tourists visiting Gulmarg, the government is reopening the 2nd Phase of Gulmarg Gondola, Kongdoori to Apharwat, for commercial operation on 10th of October, 2020, Saturday. The concerned authorities have informed that this second phase shall be operational only on weekends that is Saturdays and Sundays for the time […]

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Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat train to resume soon: Union Minister

New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the Vande Bharat train from Delhi to Katra, home to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, will resume soon. He said the matter of resumption of train to Katra in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Navratri festival was discussed with Railway Minister Piyush Goyal. Discussed with Railway […]

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Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Pak must address core issues, says India

New Delhi: India on Thursday said Pakistan has failed to address the core issues in the case relating to Indian death row convict Kulbhushan Jadhav and pressed for an “unimpeded, unconditional and unhindered” consular access to him as ordered by an international tribunal. A Pakistani court is in the process of hearing a review petition […]