5 Structures Including 20 Shops Gutted In Massive Fire In Bandipora
Srinagar, May 19: Atleast five commercial/ residential including 20 shops were gutted in massive blaze during midnight in main market of Sumbal area of Bandipora district. Sources said that fire erupted from one of the structures in main market Sumbal and soon engulfed five other structures which include residential as well as commercial structures. Soon […]
Girl Dies, Father Injured as Gusty Winds Trigger Tree Collapse in Keller Shopian
Shopian : A tragic incident occurred in the Keller area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday evening after strong gusty winds caused a tree to fall on a tent, resulting in one fatality and an injury. An official told that the incident took place in the forest area of Gadder Chowan when an alpine […]
Garment import curbs likely to make Bangladesh exports to India costlier: Textile industry
NEW DELHI, : India’s decision to allow entry of ready-made garments from Bangladesh only through Kolkata and Nhava Sheva sea ports is likely to increase the cost of apparel imports from the neighbouring nation, textile industry bodies said on Sunday. They also termed the move a timely step towards preventing the dumping of foreign-made garments […]
Indian Biogas Association hails govt move to hike procurement price of CBG
NEW DELHI: Industry body Indian Biogas Association (IBA) on Sunday hailed the government’s decision to hike the procurement price of compressed biogas, saying the move will meaningfully support unlocking the latent value of the sector. However, it stated that the hike is less than the anticipated and hoped for another upward revision soon.The petroleum ministry […]
B’desh easing visa policy for Pak business leaders to boost trade: High Commissioner
KARACHI,: Bangladesh is easing its visa policy for Pakistani business leaders, the country’s top envoy in Islamabad has said, adding that the move aims to foster economic growth between the two countries and across the region. Speaking at a reception hosted by the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GTCCI) on Saturday, Bangladesh High Commissioner […]
Adani partners with Sparton to develop anti-submarine warfare solutions
New Delhi, May 18: Billionaire Gautam Adani’s group has signed a deal with a US undersea warfare company Sparton to develop electronic sensors and navigation systems that could be used for anti-submarine warfare, the conglomerate said on Sunday. Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a binding collaboration agreement with Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC) to assemble […]
India’s port restrictions on Bangladesh imports to help MSMEs: Experts
NEW DELHI, May 18: Restrictions imposed by India on certain Bangladeshi goods will help the domestic ready-made garment industry, particularly MSMEs, to enhance their competitiveness, according to experts. On May 17, India restricted imports worth USD 770 million from Bangladesh, covering nearly 42 per cent of bilateral imports. Key goods like garments, processed foods, and […]
India largest market for electric three-wheelers: IEA
NEW DELHI,: India continues to be the world’s largest market for electric three-wheelers for a second year in a row as sales rose nearly 20 per cent to reach about 7 lakh vehicles in 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report. In its Global EV Outlook 2025, the Paris-based energy watchdog said […]
Zoff Foods aims to strengthen offline presence, begin exports this fiscal
MUMBAI, May 18: Chhattisgarh-based Zoff Foods, which is expecting its revenue to cross Rs 100 crore this financial year, is planning to expand its offline presence in the country and begin exports, a top company executive has said. “Our revenue was at Rs 93 crore in 2024-25, and this year we’ll be crossing Rs 100 […]
India’s coal import drops to 263.56 MT in 2024-25
NEW DELHI, May 18: India’s coal import declined 1.7 per cent to 263.56 million tonnes in the 2024-25 financial year. The country’s coal import was 268.24 million tonnes (MT) in 2023-24. During 2024-25, non-coking coal import was 167.10 MT, lower than 175.96 MT imported in the previous year. Coking coal imports was at 54.08 MT […]
