NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Tycoon Gautam Adani has overtaken fellow Gujarat business czar Mukesh Ambani to become Asia’s richest person, as a sustained rally in shares of his ports-to-energy conglomerate lifted his net worth. With a net worth of USD 92.6 billion, Adani surpassed Ambani, whose fortune stands at USD 90.8 billion, to become the...
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Khyber Cement Partners Census 2027 Summit in Jammu, Backs Digital Governance Push
Jammu: Khyber Cement has joined as a supporting partner for the Census 2027 Summit held in Jammu, an event focused on shaping India’s digital and technology-driven census framework. The summit, titled “Census 2027: Shaping India’s AI-Driven Future,” was hosted by the Directorate of Census Operations for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and organized by Governance...
J&K proves its metal at India Skills Contest: Secures Gold in Fashion Technology
JAMMU, APRIL 07: Jammu and Kashmir has made a remarkable mark at the National level India Skills Competition 2025–26, securing a gold medal and Medallion of Excellence and making the Union Territory proud. In a standout achievement, Diksha, a student of National Institute of Fashion Technology Srinagar, clinched the gold medal in Fashion Technology, earning...
Handicraft Dept launches skill training under SAMARTH to revive carpet weaving in Kashmir
Training of 160 artisans commences across 08 districts of Kashmir Div SRINAGAR, JANUARY 29 – Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Srinagar, under the aegis of Handicrafts and Handloom Department, has taken a major stride towards revival of the centuries-old craft of hand-knotted silk carpet weaving in Kashmir by commencing Skill Up-gradation Training for 160...
India Continues to Grow as a Key Player in Global Trade: Economic Survey
New Delhi, January 29 (MNN): India’s steady rise as a key player in global trade is evident from its increasing share in both global merchandise exports and global trade in services. The Economic Survey 2025–26 was released on Thursday. According to WTO global trade statistics, between 2005 and 2024, India’s share in global merchandise exports...
Silver Futures Hit New Peak Of Rs 2.72 Lakh/Kg On Iran Jitters, Mounting Worries Over Fed Moves
New Delhi, Jan 13: Silver futures soared to yet another record of Rs 2,72,202 per kg on Tuesday, tracking firm global trends, as uncertainties surrounding the US Federal Reserve’s policy stance and escalating tensions in Iran spurred safe-haven demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March delivery jumped by Rs 3,232, or...
Javid Dar inaugurates mega Kisan Mela at Bishnah
JAMMU, DECEMBER 27: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated a mega Kisan Mela at Bishnah. The event was jointly organised by the J&K Kisan Advisory Board and the Directorate of Agriculture, Jammu, with the aim of taking government schemes and services directly to the...
J&K Bank carries out Special Disbursal Day
Fast-tracks Mission YUVA implementation, disburses 1263 cases SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 26: Reaffirming its commitment to the Jammu & Kashmir Government’s flagship Mission YUVA programme aimed at empowering youth through self-employment and entrepreneurship, J&K Bank today observed “Mission YUVA Disbursal Day” across the Union Territory in a mission mode to fast-track credit delivery to approved beneficiaries. The Special Disbursal Day culminated...
J&K Bank wins ‘Best MSME Bank’ at MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025
Secures second place in ‘CSR Initiative & Business Responsibility’ category SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has won the prestigious ‘Best MSME Bank – Winner’ award at the MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025, while also securing the Runner-Up position in the ‘CSR Initiative & Business Responsibility’ category. The MSME Banking Excellence Awards recognise banks for exemplary...
Handicrafts Dept to celebrate Jashn-e-Chillai Kalan with iconic Pheran on Dec 20-21 at Kashmir Haat
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 18: As the Valley prepares to embrace ‘Chilla-i- Kalan, the 40-day period of intense winter beginning December 21, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, shall host ‘Jashn-e-Chilla-i- Kalan, a vibrant celebration of Kashmiri heritage, coinciding with Pheran Day on December 21. Shahribg details, a spokesman of the department stated that the two-day...









