Parliamentary Panel calls for gold hallmarking

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, May 6: To ensure hallmarking of gold mandatory, a Parliamentary panel has asked the government to introduce the Bill to amend the BIS Act in the current session of Parliament.  "...expedite completion of the formalities and introduce the Bill to amend the BIS Act in Parliament during More

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Farmers urged to take advantage of agri schemes

Kisan Mela at Bandipora

Bandipora, May 6: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Dr Farooq Ahmed Lone today laid stress on the implementation of various programmes aimed to boost agriculture production and uplift socio-economic conditions of the farming community in the Valley.  Lone was addressing a Kissan Mela here which More

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SBI to open more branches in Valley

Organises Debate On ‘Wealth Creation In Current Market Scenario’

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, May 6: State Bank of India, Funds Management, organized a debate “wealth creation in current market scenario” in equity market at SKICC here Saturday evening.  Officials from different banks participated in the event which was held for the first in the Valley.     More

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RBI targets 25% growth

AGENCIES

New Delhi, May 6 : State-run lender Central Bank of India is targeting a 25 per cent growth in advances during the ongoing fiscal, much higher than the Reserve Bank expectations, as it expects economic growth to pick up. "We expect FY13 to be a better year and have set a target of 25 per More

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Post Offices to also register pilgrims

Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2012

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 6: 100 Post Offices located across the country will also register pilgrims for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2012.  This decision was taken by Shri Sachin Pilot, Minister of State, Department of Posts, after receiving a request in the matter from the Chairman, Shri Amarnathji More

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A new business booming in Valley

SLIMMING, FITNESS CENTRES

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, May 6: With sedentary lifestyle taking its toll on human health and resulting in obesity, a new business line—fitness and slimming centres— is fast gaining currency in the Valley.  During last few years the Valley has witnessed upsurge in the number such fitness and slimming centres More

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Aryans’ Job Fest On May 10

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 6: Chandigarh-based Aryans Group of Colleges will be organizing “Mega Job Fest” on May 10.  The fest to be held at PHD Chamber, Sector- 31, Chandigarh, is expected to host 15 leading companies offering jobs in different streams. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group More

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28,000 phones disconnected for making pesky calls

New Delhi, May 6: Almost 28,000 telephones have been disconnected and over 44,000 notices issued to unregistered telemarketers till April 24 for sending pesky calls and messages, according to the government. "Government is aware that several calls and SMSs are being sent from private numbers More

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Call tariffs: Telcos want to study TRAI theory

AGENCIES

New Delhi, May 6 : A few days after chiefs of leading telecom companies promised Kapil Sibal solid proof on possible doubling of tariffs, telecom industry body COAI has now said it will first review and analyse Trai's claim of minimal hike in call rates. "We are going to review and analyse Trai More

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Gold is glittering

When is the best and the right time to buy or sell gold?

Bank Watch By Sajjad Bazaz

Last week gold, the most lucrative commodity, became further expensive when it hit a record high at Rs 29,750 per ten grams. The weakening of the rupee against the US dollar has resulted in the rise of the gold prices.  Notably, we import about 800 tonnes of gold each year. So the price of gold More

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