JK holds potential for dynamic and flourishing future: Lt Guv
Says UT is growing into a vibrant center of culture JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that Jammu Kashmir holds the potential for a dynamic and flourishing future, growing into a vibrant center of culture and advancing into a prosperous Union Territory through steady progress. “Achieving this vision ultimately depends on the […]
Higher reaches of Kashmir receive fresh snow, heavy rains lash plains
Srinagar: The tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, along with several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, experienced fresh snowfall, while the plains were affected by heavy rains, officials said on Thursday. Gulmarg, located in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, and Sonamarg, in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, both received fresh snowfall, which was ongoing intermittently […]
Eid-uL-Fitr to be celebrated on Saturday: Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam
Srinagar/New Delhi: Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has announced that the crescent was not sighted anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on Saturday. The announcement ended suspense across the Valley following Maghrib prayers. Islam said he said no credible reports of moon sighting were received by the official moon-sighting committee. “With […]
J&K Bank Records 5.94 Cr Transactions Worth ₹8,393 Cr Ahead of Eid
Srinagar: Digital banking took centre stage ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr as Jammu & Kashmir Bank recorded a significant surge in transactions across its alternate channels, reflecting heightened customer activity during the festive period. According to official data, the bank processed 5.94 crore transactions between March 16 and March 19 through non-branch channels, involving a total amount […]
Not ensuring end use of loan amounts to financial irregularity: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said a banker holds a position of trust as he deals with public funds and sanctions of loans beyond his powers, or not ensuring their end use for financial irregularity, which exposes the bank to financial risk. The apex court said ensuring end use of loan disbursals serves […]
India must become self-reliant in drone manufacturing: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: India must develop a robust ecosystem for drone manufacturing to enhance its defence preparedness, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, highlighting lessons from the Russia-Ukraine and Iran-Israel conflicts. In an address at an event, Singh asserted that the two conflicts prove that drones and counter-drone technologies will play a “pivotal role” in […]
LPG bookings close to normal, but situation continues to be worrisome
New Delhi: Bookings for domestic LPG refills are approaching pre-war normal levels, signalling a gradual return to normalcy, but concerns persist as supply restrictions on commercial consumers, including hotels, remain in place due to ongoing disruptions in input supplies caused by the West Asia conflict. Over 33 crore domestic LPG consumers had, on average, booked […]