Aircel waives off MNP charges

* Launches 3G experience zone in Srinagar * Unveils Ideos - exclusive 3G Google handset

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 21: Aircell has become the first private telecom service provider in J&K to launch the 3G experience zone in Srinagar offering the consumers to get first hand feel of third generation mobile telephony. “There will be multiple Aircel 3G experience zones spread across J&K which More

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'Release addl K Oil quota'

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Jan 21: Minister for Consumer Affairs & Public distribution   Qamar Ali Akhoon has directed for releasing food-grains in advance for Kashmir valley and other hilly and far off districts of Jammu division. This, he said will help to distribute essentials smoothly during closure More

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Supply position of ration, essential commodities reviewed

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 21: Minister for Social welfare Miss Sakina Itoo on the instructions of Chief Minister convened a high level officers meeting here today. The meeting reviewed the basic amenities provided by the divisional administration to the people during winter season.The meeting was attended More

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Airtel customers win prizes

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 21: Bharti airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa, gave away gift prizes to the winners of ‘Khushiyon Ki Diwali’ festival offer, it had launched earlier.  The winners were chosen through a draw of lots More

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Cross-LoC trade hits all time high at Rs 29 cr this week

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Srinagar, Jan 21: The cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade between Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PaK) this week has hit an all time high of nearly Rs 29 crore, as 321 trucks crossed the Aman Setu (Peace Bridge) at Kaman Post.“Goods worth Rs 28.94 crore were exchanged by traders from this More

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Gold, silver fall sharply on weak global cues

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Jan 21: Both precious metals, gold and silver, witnessed major losses on Thursday, falling by Rs. 230 to Rs. 20,400 per 10 grams and Rs. 1,540 to Rs. 42,850 per kg, respectively, due to heavy sell off by stockists on weak global cues, amid sluggish demand. Market analysts said More

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Shift to chip-based ATMs to check fraud

RBI to banks

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Mumbai, Jan 21: Concerned over rising incidents of cyber frauds, the RBI will soon ask banks to shift to chip- based ATM cards from the existing magnet strips ones and upgrade the currency vending machines.The RBI working group on information security, electronic banking and technology risk management More

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Maruti hikes car prices by up to Rs 8000

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Jan 21: Giving in to rising input cost pressures, the country’s largest carmaker by sales, Maruti Suzuki India has increased prices of its vehicles by up to Rs. 8,000 across models, except its newly launched compact car Alto K10. “Yes, we did increase the prices on January 17 ranging More

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