‘J&K stands at threshold of new future' SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Tuesday launched the book “Sardar Patel and Kashmir: The Untold History”. He paid...

BUDGAM: Speaker, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today inaugurated the macadamisation work of the Nowgam to Kanidajan Charar-i-sharief road, marking an important step towards strengthening road connectivity and improving transportation facilities for the people of the area. The 9 kilometre long road is being macadamised at an estimated cost of Rs 1.72 crore. The project is expected to significantly improve the condition of the road, facilitate smooth and hassle-free vehicular movement and provide better connectivity to the adjoining villages and localities. Speaking on the occasion, the Speaker underscored the importance of robust road infrastructure in promoting overall development and improving the quality of life of the people. He said that improved connectivity plays a...

New Delhi:  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday called on Indian industry to look beyond expanding the size of businesses and focus on building enterprises that are innovative, resilient, well-governed, and capable of competing globally. In her address at an event organised by the All India Management Association (AIMA), the Finance Minister emphasised that India's next phase of growth must be built on quality, for which corporates need to spend more on R&D, either in-house or through collaboration with academia. This will help in driving innovation and improving existing products, she said, adding that higher R&D expenditure should also translate into more intellectual property being created in and from India. "Our ambition must move from...