Gold poised for volatile week as Middle East tensions roil markets: Analysts
New Delhi, Mar 8: Gold prices are expected to remain volatile next week as investors track geopolitical developments in the Middle East and...
‘Sufficient fertilisers now, but problems may arise if West Asia conflict prolongs’
Kochi (Kerala), Mar 8: India currently has sufficient availability of fertilisers, but prolonged conflict in West Asia could pose problems, said a top...
Review meeting held on Digital Crop Survey Implementation in Bandipora
Bandipora, Mar 8: A review meeting regarding the implementation of the Digital Crop Survey was held at Mini Secretariat Bandipora, which was chaired...
Equity mutual fund investments surge among Indian women
New Delhi, Mar 8: Indian women investors are increasingly shifting towards equity mutual funds, with allocations rising sharply from about 10 per cent...
‘Tourism contributes 7% to J&K economy, supports livelihoods of 5 lakh people’
Srinagar, Mar 7: Tourism has emerged as one of the most vibrant and resilient sectors of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, contributing significantly to...
CM Omar Abdullah felicitates frontline electric utility workers at ‘Lineman Diwas’
Jammu, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over Lineman Diwas celebration at Convention Centre Jammu.
Organised by Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited,...
J&K Bank elevates Sareen, Tikoo to CGM posts
Srinagar, Mar 7: Strengthening its top-tier leadership further, J&K Bank elevated its two General Managers, Ashutosh Sareen and Rajesh Malla Tikoo, to the...
Govt provides certain relaxations to exporters to meet obligations
New Delhi, Mar 7: The government has granted certain relaxations to exporters in fulfilling their export obligations, as the trading community is facing...
J&K Bank partners with NBFCs to boost home, gold loan segments
Jammu, Mar 7: In a significant move to expand its retail lending footprint, particularly outside the Union Territory, J&K Bank has launched co-lending...
KCC&I congratulates 17 J&K candidates for clearing UPSC Civil Services Examination
Srinagar, Mar 7: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) has extended heartfelt congratulations to the 17 candidates from Jammu and Kashmir...
Oil surges to highest price since 2023, stocks drop after weak update on US...
New York, Mar 7: Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again Friday because of the Iran war, and a...
DIC Shopian conducts MSME awareness programme
Shopian, Mar 7: An awareness programme on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) schemes was organised at Gagren, Shopian today to educate local...
Domestic LPG price hiked by Rs 60 per cylinder to Rs 913
New Delhi, Mar 07: Domestic cooking gas LPG price on Saturday was hiked by a steep Rs 60 per cylinder, the second increase...
US issues 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil amid Iran war
New York/Washington, Mar 6: Amid the escalating conflict with Iran, the US said it is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian...
CM Omar Abdullah reviews Compliance Reduction 2.0 to ease Business Regulations in J&K
Jammu, Mar 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on Compliance Reduction and Deregulation 2.0, a comprehensive...
KCCI terms LIFT scheme ‘timely relief’ for Kashmir export sector
Srinagar, Mar 6: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has welcomed the launch of the Logistics Interventions for Freight & Transport...
Labourers key to economy growth: Dy Chief Minister
Samba, Mar 6: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today described labourers as the backbone of the economy, reiterating that the government is committed...
SKUAST-K issues advisory for combating dry weather
Srinagar, Mar 6: In response to the persistent dry weather across the Kashmir Valley, experts from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology...
Gold declines Rs 1,100 to Rs 1.64 lakh/10g; silver slips to Rs 2.71 lakh/kg
New Delhi, Mar 06: Gold prices declined Rs 1,100 to Rs 1.64 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday as...
Youth must become job creators through innovation in agriculture: CM Omar
Jammu, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today highlighted the immense potential of agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that...
J&K plans Mission SKILL to align education with job market needs
Jammu, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a preliminary meeting to discuss the formulation of an action plan for Mission SKILL...
Gold slumps by Rs 7,600, silver tanks Rs 27,700 on profit-booking
New Delhi, Mar 5: Gold prices plunged by Rs 7,600 per 10 grams and silver tanked by Rs 27,700 per kg in the...
JCCI delegation meets CM, raises key business, infrastructure issues
Srinagar, Mar 5: A delegation of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jammu (JCCI), led by its president, Arun Gupta, called on Chief...
Tension over Strait of Hormuz threatens India’s tea exports to Gulf markets
Kolkata, Mar 5: Indian tea exports could face significant disruption if tensions in West Asia escalate further and shipping through the Strait of...
Stock markets rebound tracking rally in global peers; Sensex rallies 899 pts
Mumbai, Mar 5: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back on Thursday, closing higher by more than 1 per cent in line...
China hikes defence budget by 10 per cent to USD 275 billion
Beijing, Mar 05: China on Thursday hiked its defence budget by a little over 10 per cent to USD 275 billion, about USD...
Rupee rebounds from all-time low, gains 48 paise to 91.57 against US dollar in...
Mumbai, Mar 05: Rupee recovered from its lowest level and gained 48 paise to trade at 91.57 against the US dollar in early...
KCC credit tops Rs 10,400 crore mark in J&K
Srinagar, Mar 4: Institutional lending to farmers under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme has recorded a notable rise, with the total sanctioned...
Local poultry farms collapse in J&K amid surge of outside supply
Srinagar, Mar 4: Jammu and Kashmir’s poultry industry, once close to self-reliant, is facing a severe downturn as local producers struggle to compete...
India’s services sector growth eases in February
New Delhi, Mar 4: India’s services sector growth moderated slightly in February as new order growth slowed to a 13-month low amid slower...
SKUAST-K hosts Bengaluru biotech leaders to strengthen industry-academia ties
Srinagar, Mar 4: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) hosted a high-level strategic meeting today to strengthen collaboration between...
Ice boxes distributed to boost fisheries in Shopian
Shopian, Mar 4: In an effort to strengthen the fisheries sector and support local fishermen, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir...
Wall Street is mixed, oil prices stabilise with war in Iran entering 5th day
Bangkok, Mar 4: Wall Street futures were mixed early Wednesday while oil prices stabilised after President Donald Trump said the US Navy may...
Rupee slumps to all-time low of 92.16 against US dollar
Mumbai, Mar 4: The rupee slumped 67 paise to close at an all-time low of 92.16 against US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down...
Investors’ wealth erodes by Rs 16.32 lakh cr in two days as West Asia...
Mumbai, Mar 4: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed more than 1 per cent lower on Wednesday, in tandem with a weak...
J&K handicrafts exports touch Rs 410 Cr till October: Economic Survey
Srinagar, Mar 3: Jammu & Kashmir’s handicrafts sector has recorded exports worth Rs 410.97 crore up to October 2025, according to the Economic...
India has enough oil stock to weather West Asia crisis; coverage in place for...
New Delhi, Mar 3: India holds sufficient crude and fuel inventories to meet domestic demand for petrol, diesel, and other fuels for six...
UIDAI covers mandatory biometric update for students in over 1 lakh schools
New Delhi, Mar 3: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has completed mandatory biometric updates of students across more than 1 lakh...
FTII brings policymakers, entrepreneurs together for self-reliance drive
Jammu, Mar 3: The Federation of Trade and Industry of India (FTII), led by its National President Dr Sanjay Bansal, organised the “Atmanirbhar...
J&K to map national, global job trends to enhance youth employability
Jammu, Mar 3: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today called for a comprehensive study and exploration of emerging job opportunities at the local,...
Director Agriculture Kashmir inspects key schemes at Lalmandi
Srinagar, Mar 3: Director Agriculture Kashmir (DAK), Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today conducted a detailed inspection of several flagship schemes at the Lalmandi complex...
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Saving money has always been the foundation of financial security. A traditional savings account offers safety, liquidity, and convenience for daily transactions. However,...
PM Modi urges industry to ramp up investment, prioritise research to scale up manufacturing
New Delhi, Mar 03: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged industry leaders to step up investments, embrace emerging technologies and prioritise research...
Oil prices leap on worries about war in Middle East, while US stocks trim...
New York, Mar 03: Oil prices are leaping Monday with worries that war in the Middle East will clog the global flow of...
India, Canada aim for $50 billion trade target by 2030: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that India and Canada have agreed to elevate their relationship to a...
Shailendra Kumar appointed Govt nominee director on J&K Bank board
Srinagar, Mar 2: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has appointed Shailendra Kumar, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir,...
KCC&I urges immediate evacuation of J&K students from conflict-hit Iran
Srinagar, Mar 2: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) has strongly urged the Government of India to take urgent and concrete...
Investors’ wealth erodes by Rs 6.59 lakh cr as markets tumble
New Delhi, Mar 2: Equity investors became poorer by Rs 6.59 lakh crore on Monday as markets faced a massive drubbing amid rising...
J&K Bank launches ‘Project Samarth’ for persons with disabilities
Srinagar, Mar 2: Reinforcing its commitment to inclusive development, J&K Bank has launched ‘Project Samarth’ – a CSR initiative for the welfare and...
J&K Govt directs all Deptts to operate accounts exclusively with J&K Bank
Srinagar, Mar 2: In a decisive move to enforce financial discipline and ensure strict compliance with established norms, the Finance Department of the...
