‘Historic low’: IMF projects India’s economy to contract by 4.5% this year

‘Historic low’: IMF projects India’s economy to contract by 4.5% this year

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday lowered its growth forecast for the Indian economy in 2020 by 4.5 per cent, a “historic low”, citing economic slowdown due the two-month-long Covid-19-induced lockdown. “India’s economy is projected to contract by 4.5 per cent following a longer period of lockdown and slower recovery than anticipated in April,” the […]

Lieutenant Governor appoints 6 members to JKPSC

Lieutenant Governor appoints 6 members to JKPSC

JAMMU, JUNE 24: Lieutenant Governor, GC Murmu today accorded approval to appointment of six persons  as member of the Public Service Commission for the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A Statutory Order  issued here in this regard said that in exercise of powers conferred by Section 93 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, […]

DDC Shopian reviews preparedness of Kisan Pakhwada

DDC Shopian reviews preparedness of Kisan Pakhwada

SHOPIAN, JUNE 24: In a bid to empower the farmers to improve the growth level and support the national goal of productivity, innovative initiatives of the government are in line with the efforts that are being made. The District Development Commissioner Shopian, Choudhary Mohammad Yasin, today said that the government is taking forward an innovative […]

Director Horticulture reviews the functioning of deptt

Director Horticulture reviews the functioning of deptt

SRINAGAR, JUNE 24: Director Horticulture Kashmir, Mr.Ajaz Ahmad Bhat today convened a review meeting here to take stock of   all developmental programmes being undertaken in the field. Director Horticulture highlighted the importance of the Horticulture sector and its role for employment generation through trade in fertilizer, distribution, pesticides, machinery and other post harvest management practices […]

Army Chief visits forward locations in Eastern Ladakh

Army Chief visits forward locations in Eastern Ladakh

Leh, June 24 (KNS): General MM Naravane , Chief of Army Staff on Wednesday visited forward areas in Eastern Ladakh and reviewed the operational situation in the Sector. According to army Spokesman, he was accompanied by Lieutenant General YK Joshi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command and Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, General Officer Commanding Fire & […]

China attempts to open new front in Ladakh’s Depsang, inputs confirm movement on ground

China attempts to open new front in Ladakh’s Depsang, inputs confirm movement on ground

New Delhi :  Chinese mobilisation in parts of eastern Ladakh indicates that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) could open a fresh front in Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) and Depsang Sectors. Sources tell India Today that data has confirmed Chinese mobilisation east of DBO. Camps and vehicles were spotted near the Chinese base in June. The […]

Family of Srinagar youth: We will persuade him to return home if police shares location

Family of Srinagar youth: We will persuade him to return home if police shares location

Srinagar:  A day after police claimed that the missing youth from Bemina area of Srinagar has joined militant ranks, the family and relatives of the youth on Wednesday staged a protest at Srinagar’s Press Enclave while rejecting the police claims. The family and relatives of Hilal Ahmad Dar, who as per Inspector General of Police […]