Conduct a Lecture on Women Empowerment at Makhidar, Reasi

Reasi: In a continuing effort to foster social awareness and inclusive growth in remote regions, the Indian Army conducted a special lecture on Women Empowerment at Makhidar, a far-flung area in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir on 08 July 2025. The event was organized to educate and inspire local women and girls about […]

Javed Rana felicitates officials of Wildlife Department at Dachigam

Inaugurates Wildlife Research & Training Centre, training course on Wildlife Laws DACHIGAM: Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, today felicitated the officers and staff of the Wildlife Department for their outstanding achievement in conservation of protected areas in Jammu and Kashmir during an event organised at Dachigam National Park. The Minister appreciated […]

Satish Sharma launches Kashmir Super League 2025

Reiterates Govt’s commitment to sports development, youth empowerment SRINAGAR,: Minister for FCS&CA, Youth Services and Sports, IT & Transport, Satish Sharma, today launched   Kashmir Super Football League 2025 besides unveiling the tournament trophy and official jerseys. The launch event, held with great enthusiasm, marks a significant milestone in the sporting calendar of Jammu and Kashmir. […]

JKEDI concludes MDPs in 4 districts, trains 81 entrepreneurs under RAMP

SRINAGAR,: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has successfully concluded a series of Management Development Programs (MDPs) across four districts under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme. The initiative is being funded by the Union Ministry of MSME and implemented in the Union Territory by the Industries and Commerce Department, J&K. […]

Six drug peddlers arrested with heroin in J&K

JAMMU: Six alleged drug peddlers were arrested with heroin in Udhampur, Jammu and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday. Arun Choudhary, a resident of Krowa, was arrested after 5.81 grams of heroin was recovered from his possession near the Tawi bridge near Jaganoo on Tuesday morning, a police spokesperson said. He […]

18 people missing in floods in northern Nepal

KATHMANDU,: At least 18 people went missing early today in floods triggered by incessant rainfalls in the northern area of Nepal, local police said. The police have received reports that at least 18 people have gone missing in floods that occurred at Rasuwagadhi border point, Inspector Krishna Dhital from Rasuwa district police told Xinhua. “The […]

Pak President Zardari finalises major judicial appointments

ISLAMABAD,: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed the chief justices to the four high courts, including Justice Sarfraz Dogar as the new chief justice of the Islamabad High Court after controversy over his appointment. The appointments were made on Monday following the judgment by the Supreme Court last month, which decided pleas on the […]

Sensex advances 270 pts on fag-end buying in banking stocks, gains in Asian peers

MUMBAI: Benchmark BSE Sensex closed higher by 270 points on Tuesday, helped by late-day buying in banking and select IT shares as well as positive trends in the Asian markets. The 30-share barometer rose by 270.01 points or 0.32 per cent to settle at 83,712.51 with 18 of its constituents ending higher and 12 lower. […]

Rupee rises 26 paise to close at 85.68 against US dollar

MUMBAI: The rupee rose 26 paise to close at 85.68 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday on the back of a decline in global crude oil prices and a weaker greenback. Foreign fund inflows and firm domestic equity markets further boosted the rupee, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee […]

Credit Wise Capital raises Rs 120 crore  from Trident Growth Partners

NEW DELHI,:  Mumbai-based non-banking financial company (NBFC) Credit Wise Capital (CWC) on Tuesday said it has raised Rs 120 crore in funding from Trident Growth Partners.   CWC will use the capital to scale its technology-led two-wheeler and other secured lending solutions across Tier 2 to Tier 4 cities, the company said in a statement. […]