Jammu and Kashmir Bank NPAs touches Rs 1,149 cr with Mehul Choksi’s Gitanjali Gems dues standing at Rs 150 cr
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Bank has faced massive losses after some big companies failed to pay back the loans with Mehul Choksi-owned Gitanjali Gems alone owing to the state-run bank over Rs 150 crore. A Jammu and Kashmir Bank spokesperson said that a business account of M/S Gitanjali Gems was in its Fort Business […]
PM to visit Chennai, Puducherry, Daman, Gujarat over weekend
February 23, 2018 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Chennai tomorrow to attend the launch of the AIADMK government’s ambitious scheme of providing 50 per cent subsidy to working women to buy two-wheelers. A pet project of late chief minister J Jayalalithaa, the Amma Two-wheeler Scheme is being launched on her birth anniversary. According […]
Maldives warns India against interfering in its internal affairs
February 23, 2018 The Maldives has warned India against taking “any actions” that could hinder resolving the political crisis in the country, as New Delhi expressed its deep dismay over the extension of emergency in the island nation.The Maldivis’ Foreign Ministry in a statement late last night said President Abdulla Yameen’s government takes note of the public statements issued by the Indian Government that “ignore the facts and […]
Uttar Pradesh shocker: Teenage girl on way to market burnt alive in Unnao district
In a shocking incident, an 18-year-old girl was burnt alive on Thursday evening at Unnao district, located 100 km from Lucknow. According to an NDTV report, she was accosted by an unknown person after she had left home on her bicycle for the weekly market. The accused attacked her and poured kerosene on her, but she managed […]
Trump not satisfied with Pakistan’s anti-terror actions: White House
February 23, 2018 US President Donald Trump is “not satisfied” with the efforts so far made by Pakistan in its crackdown on terrorism, White House Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah has said. “For the first time, we’re holding Pakistan accountable for its actions. We’ve seen modest progress in terms of Pakistan’s actual acknowledgement of these […]
BJP, Congress unhappy with Kamal Haasan
February 23, 2018 Rajinikanth has given his blessings to Kamal Haasan’s new party. Speaking to ANI, Rajinikanth said, “Kamal Haasan’s public meeting was good, I watched it. Our paths and styles may be different but our goal is the same, that is doing good for people.” Positive and encouraging comments, though they may well be […]
Why I am threatened and humiliated on daily basis, ask Rasheed
Independent law maker of langate Engineer Rasheed has asked state chief minister Mehbooba Mufti to return his identity card as he said was retained by men in uniform after stopping him to enter kupwara. He asked Mehbooba Mufti why he was being thrashed arrested and humiliated by police on daily basis. He told media yesterday […]
Teachers to report school duties from Feb 23: DSEK
SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo today said that all the teaching staff of Primary, Middle, High and Higher Secondary Schools shall report to their respective schools from February 23 and begin the preparations for the commencement of the new session. The formal classes for the students shall start from 26th February […]
Mehbooba stresses on sticking to project deadlines, usage of quality material
REASI, : Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, who was on a day’s visit to the place, laid the foundation of some road projects here today valuing Rs. 52 crore. The Chief Minister laid the foundation of 160 metrepre-stressed concrete bridge over Jajjarnallah. The bridge would be constructed at a cost of Rs. 20 crore on the […]
JK Bank Convenes 107th SLBC
Jammu, FEB 21: J&K Bank today convened 107th meeting of J&K State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) here at the conference centre of Hotel Radisson Blu, Jammu. The meeting was presided over by Mr. B. B. Vyas, Chief Secretary J&K Government. Other prominent dignitaries who attended the meeting included Financial Commissioner, Housing & Urban Development Department Mr. K. […]





