JK’s maiden drug policy in December

SYED MOHSIN

Srinagar, Nov 10: Come December, the state cabinet is likely to approve the first ever drug policy of the state. The Jammu and Kashmir is the only state which has no drug policy. The policy has been drafted by the Government and some of its features have been discussed with the civil society More

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BSNL special scheme for students, incentives on landlines

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Nov 10: BSNL has announced special tariff plans for students and incentives on landline connections. “BSNL in its endeavor to reach out to the students has introduced a New Student Special plan,” it said in a statement.  Giving details it said: The cost of the SIM card More

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Moody’s negative ranking won’t impact JK Bank: Experts, Bankers

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar Nov 10: Even as Moody’s downgrading Indian banking system outlook to “negative” has sent shock waves in the banking sector, state’s premier financial institution, J&K Bank, won’t get affected, experts and bankers said. Senior executives of the J&K Bank categorically rejected More

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Government to raise post office savings deposit interest to 4 pc

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Nov 10: In a development that will benefit millions of small savers, the government has decided to increase the interest rates on post office savings deposits to 4 per cent, from 3.5 per cent at present.  “We have taken a decision. We will be issuing a release on that soon,” Economic More

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Govt neglecting agri-research; more funds sought in 12th plan

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Nov 10: Admitting that the government is neglecting research in the farm sector, the agriculture ministry has sought more funds in the next Five Year Plan (2012-2017) for significant jump in foodgrain production.  “I think, we are neglecting agricultural science. The amount of importance More

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India initiates major free trade move in SAARC

MANISH CHAND

Addu (Maldives), Nov 10: In a major boost to its trade liberalisation effort, India Thursday brought down the sensitive list for least developed countries under the South Asian Free Trade Area Agreement (SAFTA) to 25 tariff lines from the existing 480 and said zero basic customs duty access will immediately More

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Companies plan double-digit hike for inflation-hit employees

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Nov 10: Waking up to the rising inflationary pressure on day-to-day life of their staff, a majority of Indian companies plan to dole out double-digit hike in the employee salaries and bonuses this fiscal, a survey has found. The planned increments would also come at a time when an More

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