KATHUA: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, has issued strict instructions to the administration to check the illegal mining in the district Kathua. Chairing the DISHA meeting of the district administration and various departments he said that the illegal mining is threatening the erosion of the foundations of some of the vital infrastructure projects including Keerian…
Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…
New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…
BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…
NEW DELHI, Aug 13: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED)…
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NEW DELHI, Aug 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first…
MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani for questioning on August…
New Delhi, Jul 20: A report of the parliamentary committee set up to scrutinise the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated to the nation over 2000 railway infrastructure projects worth around Rs 41,000 crores. Addressing the event, PM Modi called it…
JAMMU: The Sikh Coordination Committee of Jammu and Kashmir, under the chairmanship of Ajit Singh has announced expansion of its central and district level teams to further strengthen the body for welfare of the community.…
Mumbai, Feb 25: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to remove Rs 2,000 banknotes had an impact on the growth in money in circulation, which slowed to 3.7% for the week ending February 9 from 8.2% a year earlier. Notes and coins in circulation are referred to as currency-in-circulation (CiC), whereas notes and coins in circulation less cash held by banks is referred to as currency with the public. The RBI claims that double-digit rise in deposits was reported by commercial banks in January, and that this increase is also related to the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 in currency notes. According to RBI data, the growth of Reserve Money (RM) slowed to 5.8% on February 9, 2024, from 11.2% on the same day the previous year (8.8% adjusted for the first-round impact of changes to the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR). CiC, bank deposits at the RBI, and other deposits with the central bank are components of RM. Due to the elimination of Rs 2,000 in banknotes, the increase in CiC, the largest component of RM, slowed to 3.7% from 8.2% a year earlier, according to the RBI. The RBI declared on May 19, 2023, that banknotes with a face value of Rs 2,000 will no longer be in circulation. As of January 31, only roughly Rs 8,897 crore worth of Rs 2,000 banknotes remained in circulation, with nearly 97.5% of the notes having been returned to the banking system. When the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 banknotes was announced on May 19, 2023, at the close of business, the total amount of Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation was Rs 3.56 lakh crore. The initial request was made to the public and entities in possession of these notes to exchange them or place them in bank accounts by September 30, 2023. Later, the deadline was moved until October 7, 2023. On October 7, 2023, deposit and exchange services were terminated at bank branches.Beginning on October 8, 2023, people would have the option of exchanging their cash or having the equal amount credited to their bank accounts at any one of the 19 RBI locations. November 2016 saw the introduction of the Rs 2,000 banknotes, which replaced the then-current Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 banknotes. [caption id="attachment_11702" align="alignnone" width="300"] Impact Of Rs 2,000 Notes Withdrawal: Currency-In-Circulation Growth Dips To 3.7% In Feb[/caption]
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday directed the UPI watchdog, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to examine the request of One97 Communication Ltd (OCL) to become a Third-Party Application Provider…
New Delhi, Feb 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple key initiatives in Cooperative Sector at an event held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on Saturday. Prime Minister inaugurated the pilot project of ‘World’s Largest…
JAMMU, Feb 23: According to Jagdish Kumar, chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), this year's Common University Entrance Test (CUET) would solve the problems that applicants encountered in the previous version. "The kids encountered a few problems, which have already been resolved. On the fringes of a national conference on New Education Policy being held today at IIM Jammu, he informed the media, "Last year, the exam was computer-based. However, this year, we are introducing OMR and the CUET will be conducted in hybrid mode so that colleges and schools are used as centres and our students get an opportunity to appear in the exam nearby."Recall that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha brought up the issue of Jammu and Kashmir's lack of CUET exam centres to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan last year. He claimed that several candidates had been assigned centres outside the Union Territory, which were more than 300 kilometres distant. The UGC Chairman stated that prior university admissions were determined by board scores, which caused a great deal of stress for the students. However, he added that since CUET was implemented, stress levels have decreased and all students are now treated equally.He continued, "CUET has strengthened national integration and brought about complete transformation." In order to address the issues of students, the UGC Chairman also advocated for the creation of grievance redressal committees and ombudsmen in colleges and universities. [caption id="attachment_11643" align="alignnone" width="300"] OMR to replace CBT in CUET: UGC chief[/caption]
JAMMU: Today, a meeting was presided over by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar to assess the status of the Delhi Amritsar Katra Motorway construction. The Div Com instructed the NHAI officials to work with the District Administrations to promptly resolve any concerns that may be impeding the Expressway's construction. He also requested that they make sure the route is regularly maintained to allow for easy traffic flow. The Div Com instructed BSNL staff to provide mobile tower coverage to the shadow areas and issued directives regarding rural connectivity. Attending the conference were Deputy Commissioners from Samba, Kathua, Kishtwar, Ramban, and representatives from NHAI and BSNL. [caption id="attachment_11627" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com Jammu reviews progress of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway[/caption]
KATHUA: At the Lakhanpur toll booth here today, the Geology and Mining department seized a total of 06 trucks that were filled with gypsum for unauthorised mineral transportation. Six trucks were detained by District Mineral Officer (DMO) Rajinder Singh and mineral guards during routine inspection at Lakhanpur for failing to produce the necessary legal documents. The trucks were subsequently seized after the drivers were given a chance to present documentation and other supporting evidence. It was advised that all seized trucks were turned over to the police post in Lakhanpur following the required legal procedures, and that they would stay there until the Joint Director Office in Jammu realised the penalty and took other appropriate measures.The DMO added that although the vehicles were headed for Punjab after being loaded with gypsum in Samba areas, they lacked the proper documentation needed to move minerals from one place to another. Deputy Commissioner Kathua and Director Geology and Mining, J&K were promptly informed about the illicit transportation of gypsum from the mining leases as well as from the locations of unlicensed dealers who offer such material in contravention of regulations after seizing the trucks. [caption id="attachment_11568" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mining department seizes 06 trucks for gypsum theft at Kathua[/caption]
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge in…
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 22: Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded administrative approval for the development of seven new Industrial Estates in the UT of J&K spread over…
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