LPG price hiked by Rs 50; rates up by Rs 244 in one year
New Delhi: Cooking gas LPG price on Wednesday was hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder, the third increase in rates since May on firming international energy prices. Non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 1,053 per 14.2-kg cylinder in the national capital, up from Rs 1,003 previously, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. Common […]
Opposition prez candidate Yashwant Sinha likely to visit J-K on weekend
The presidential candidate of the opposition, Yashwant Sinha is likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir on 9 July to garner support for his candidature, sources said on Wednesday. Unnamed sources told a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that Sinha is likely to meet leaders of different political parties including National Conference to seek […]
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Ram Chandra Prasad Singh to quit Union cabinet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is learnt to have lauded Union ministers Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Ram Chandra Prasad Singh’s contribution to the country and the people during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting amid indications that the two will quit the Union Council of Ministers. With their term as Rajya Sabha MP set to end on Thursday, Modi’s […]
India drop in WTC rankings
BIRMINGHAM: India were docked two World Test Championship (WTC) points for their slow over-rate in the fifth Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday. The tourists were found to be two overs behind the over-rate which also led to a fine of 40% of the match fees, the governing International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement […]
Finland, Sweden sign to join Nato but need ratification
BRUSSELS: Nato’s 30 allies signed an accession protocol for Finland and Sweden on Tuesday, allowing them to join the nuclear-armed alliance once parliaments ratify the decision, the most significant expansion of the alliance since the 1990s. The signing at Nato headquarters follows a deal with Turkey at last week’s Nato summit in Madrid, where Ankara […]
PMEGP
This central scheme is proving a game changer in Jammu and Kashmir being implemented by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and being financed by the central government. PMEGP is a central sector scheme administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME). The Scheme is implemented by Khadi and Village Industries Commission […]
Azad Family Bereaved
With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad demise of Mr. Zahoor Ahmad Azad S/o Ghulam Qadir Azad, R/o Kaka sathu, Nawabazar, who left heavenly abode after brief illness on Wednesday, 06 July 2022. Mourning will be held for three days only. Fateh Khawani will be held on Friday 8 July, 2022 at 2:30 […]
Chief Secretary takes stock of ongoing Amarnath Yatra
Impresses upon concerned to follow all SOPs during inclement weather conditions SRINAGAR, JULY 05: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting of officers from Civil and Police administration for first hand appraisal from the officers for the smooth conduct of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2022. Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education Department, […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, JULY 05: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Bishnah, Seora, Sarore and its adjoining areas shall remain affected on July 06 from 7 am to 1 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Kullian, Badyal, Kadyal Simbal, Simbal Morh, Makhanpur, Tali Morh, MES and Tanda-II and adjoining areas shall […]
Woollen industry witnessing massive revamp across J&K
SRINAGAR, JULY 05: J&K Government is devising a viable framework to give a massive revamp to Woollen industry across Jammu and Kashmir. The reformative policies of the UT Government are providing economic growth opportunities to around 50,000 families associated with woollen industry in J&K. To give boost to this sector, a Showroom cum Interpretation Centre […]
