Self-reliance in aero-engines foundation of India’s aerospace sovereignty: Rajnath
Koraput, Oct 6: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said self-reliance in aero-engines is the foundation of India’s aerospace sovereignty.
He made the statement at...
Can You Buy Maternity Health Insurance After Pregnancy?
Majority of health insurance plans do not allow you to buy maternity health insurance for a pregnancy that has already begun. This is...
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to create future champions
New Delhi, Oct 06: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday approved the government’s commitment of Rs 10,000 crore...
Mandeep Kour chairs stakeholders consultation meeting for GIS Based Master Plans under AMRUT 2.0
Baramulla, Oct 5: Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), Mandeep Kour, today chaired a comprehensive stakeholders’ consultation meeting to deliberate upon...
Gypsum supply halt pushes Kashmir’s POP units to brink of closure
Srinagar, Oct 5: The Plaster of Paris (POP) manufacturing industry in Kashmir is facing a severe raw material crisis, with gypsum supplies to...
PEMA honours Kashmir’s master artisans
Srinagar, Oct 5: The Pashmeena Entrepreneurs Makers and Artisans (PEMA) Foundation honoured six artisans for their outstanding contribution to Kashmir’s traditional Pashmina craft...
Protech Biopharma secures EAEU-GMP certification, eyes Eurasian pharma market
Pulwama, Oct 5: Protech Biopharma Pvt Ltd, a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Jammu and Kashmir, has secured Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Good Manufacturing...
MSME-DFO Srinagar launches 5-day marketing programme for Anantnag entrepreneurs
Anantnag, Oct 5: The MSME Development and Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO), Srinagar, in collaboration with the District Industries Centre (DIC), Anantnag, today commenced a...
Dry spell clouds hopes of saffron growers
Srinagar, Oct 4: Ali Mohammad, a saffron farmer from the Lethpora area in south Kashmir’s Pampore, is staring at a difficult season as...
Javid Dar inaugurates Barista Hybrid cafe at Mattan
Anantnag, Oct 4: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated a new...
Stock markets rebound in early trade; Sensex jumps over 700 points
Mumbai, Oct 05: Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday, following a decline in crude oil prices and...
Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Oct 05: Rupee traded in a narrow range against the US dollar in early trade on Monday and is hovering around the...
New Ease of Doing Business framework meets longstanding business demands: KCC&I
Srinagar, Oct 4: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) has welcomed the passage of the Jammu and Kashmir Ease of Doing...
JKHARA hails relaxed conditions under new EoDB framework
Srinagar, Oct 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Association (JKHARA) has welcomed the new Ease of Doing Business framework introduced by...
Employers may soon be able to claim ITC on GST paid for employee insurance...
New Delhi, Oct 4: The GST Council is expected to consider a proposal in its meeting on October 7 to allow employers to...
KTMF welcomes Ease of Doing Business Bill
Srinagar, Oct 4: The Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) has welcomed the Jammu and Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, describing it...
After rate overhaul, GST set for next big reform; officers' arrest powers may be...
New Delhi, Oct 4: GST Council is likely to consider this week a sweeping rewrite of GST enforcement that would take arrest powers...
Global uncertainty now a standing condition; policies should be designed to build resilience: FM
New Delhi, Oct 3: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said global uncertainty is now a “standing condition” and there is a need...
FCIK hails ‘landmark’ Ease of Doing Business legislation
Srinagar, Oct 3: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has welcomed the Jammu and Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, describing...
From AI to drone swarms, future farming technologies in focus at SKUAST-K
Srinagar, Oct 3: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) will host the 60th Annual Diamond Jubilee Convention of the...
Lockheed Martin to expand production in India, if it wins transport aircraft bid
Washington, Oct 04: Lockheed Martin is looking to further expand its production capabilities in India if it wins the bid to supply medium...
Hyderpora-Narkara residents seek J&K Bank ATM as cash access remains a hassle
Srinagar, Oct 3: Residents of the Hyderpora-Narkara belt, including Mushtaq Colony and adjoining residential areas, have urged the J&K Bank authorities to install an...
JKTPO hosts export awareness-cum-E-Commerce onboarding drives
Jammu, Oct 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), under the aegis of the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Jammu &...
Why more borrowers are exploring personal loan options through JioFinance
Srinagar, Oct 02: When a financial need arises, finding a suitable loan is often the first challenge. Borrowers want to know how much...
Piyush Goyal calls for WTO-compliant approach to global trade distortions at G20
Milwaukee, Oct 2: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for WTO-compliant measures to address trade distortions and excess capacity, while...
Chief Secretary directs DCs to certify 100% coverage of eligible farmers under AgriStack
Srinagar, Oct 2: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of digitisation of land records and...
Jio marks 10 years with Rs 1,499 JioBharat offer, 6 months’ free connectivity
Srinagar, Oct 2: Jio has announced a special Anniversary Offer on its JioBharat feature phones as part of its 10-year celebrations, offering eligible...
JKEEGA presses for regularisation of power engineers, cites 7-year delay
Srinagar, Oct 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Electrical Engineering Graduates Association (JKEEGA) has raised strong concern over the prolonged delay in the regularisation and...
Softline unveils new brand identity, expands focus on contemporary women’s wear
New Delhi, Oct 2: Softline, the women’s apparel brand from Rupa & Company Limited, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and new collections...
Understanding Gold Loan Interest Rates in Mumbai: What Determines What You Pay
A gold loan in Mumbai lets you access funds against your eligible gold jewellery, ornaments, or coins, without selling them. The interest rate...
J&K Bank marks 88 years of empowering people, renews commitment to sustainable growth
Jammu, Oct 01: Marking 88 years of its journey of financial empowerment, J&K Bank today reaffirmed its commitment to serving the people of...
JKEEGA flags power engineers’ grievances, seeks Chief Secy’s intervention
Srinagar, Oct 01: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Electrical Engineers’ Graduates Association (JKEEGA), led by General Secretary Er. Pirzada Hidayatullah, called...
Income Tax Department organises Shramdaan in Srinagar
Srinagar, Oct 01: The Income Tax Department, Srinagar, organised a Shramdaan programme under the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ initiative, with around 70 officers and staff...
FSRP training concludes under national entrepreneurship campaign
Srinagar, Oct 01: A ten-day residential training program for Food Service Resource Persons (FSRP) under the National Entrepreneurship Campaign concluded in Srinagar today.
Organised...
VARMULPEX 2026 concludes with cultural performances, awards
Baramulla, Oct 01: VARMULPEX 2026, the two-day District Level Philately Exhibition, concluded at the Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Auditorium, University of Kashmir’s North...
Nissan’s September wholesale rises to 10,025 units, domestic sales double
Chandigarh, Oct 01: Nissan Motor India on Thursday reported total wholesale sales of 10,025 units in September 2026, comprising 3,300 units in the...
Gold rises Rs 500 per 10 gram in Delhi on weak rupee, firm global...
New Delhi, Oct 1: Gold prices rose for the second straight session, rising Rs 500 to Rs 1,49,800 per 10 grams in the...
Honouring women artisans safeguards our legacy and empowers future generations: LG Manoj Sinha
The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today graced the Pashmina Artisan Awards 2026, organised by the Pashmeena Entrepreneurs Makers and Artisans (PEMA) Foundation in...
Proposed UPI MDR framework to protect consumers, small merchants: NPCI
Srinagar, Sep 30: The proposed Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework is aimed at strengthening the digital payments ecosystem while...
J&K Bank drives green mobility initiative at IIM Jammu under CSR
Jammu, Sep 30: Strengthening its commitment to youth-focused development and environmental sustainability, J&K Bank today supported the launch of a green mobility initiative...
KTA delegation meets Transport Secretary, raises traders’ concerns
Srinagar, Sep 30: A delegation of Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA), led by its President Ajaz Shahdhar, met the Administrative Secretary, Transport, Anvy Lavasa...
FFFAI, CCIK sign MoU to boost export, logistics facilitation in J&K
Srinagar, Sep 30: The Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations in India (FFFAI) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industries Kashmir (CCIK) on Tuesday signed...
NABARD inaugurates CFC for Kani shawl artisans in Bandipora
In a significant step towards the socio-economic empowerment of rural artisans, NABARD inaugurated a modern Common Facilitation Centre (CFC) for the ‘Kanisoz’ Off-Farm...
Asian shares mostly rise amid market optimism about AI, despite Iran worries
Tokyo, Oct 01: Asian shares mostly rose in early Thursday trading amid investor interest in technology-related issues, despite ongoing worries about the war...
BIS sponsors exposure visits for 635 students at Jammu exhibition
Jammu, Sep 30: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office, sponsored exposure visits for 635 students from 25 BIS Standard...
Authorities harassing traders by issuing notices during festival season: CCI Jammu president
Jammu, Sep 30: Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jammu (JCCI) president Arun Gupta on Wednesday accused the government of harassing businessmen by issuing...
Gold rebounds Rs 700 to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 gm in Delhi; silver...
New Delhi, Sep 30: Gold prices rebounded from a two-month low, rising Rs 700 to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 grams in the...
Ease of Doing Business law, decriminalisation measures aimed at making investment easier: CM Omar
Srinagar, Sep 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for sustained business partnerships between Jammu and Kashmir’s entrepreneurs and buyers from across India...
‘45 kanals of encroached SIDCO land retrieved, more in pipeline’
Srinagar, Sep 29: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Government has initiated measures to rationalize manpower...
J&K set to offer 100 high-footfall govt services through WhatsApp
Srinagar, Sep 29: In a significant step towards making public service delivery more accessible, convenient and citizen-friendly, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired...
