Month: November 2018

Rain slightly brings down Delhi’s pollution levels

New Delhi : Delhi’s air quality fell in the ‘poor’ category Thursday as light showers brought down the pollution level slightly in the national capital, authorities said. The overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 237 which falls in the ‘poor’ category, according to data by the Central […]

Rs 8,000 cr earmarked for completion of pending projects in J&K: Guv

Jammu : Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said Rs 8,000 crore has been earmarked for completion of all developmental projects which have been hanging fire for decades for want of adequate resources. He directed the administration to gear up for completing the projects within the set time […]

Fresh snowfall in Himachal, mercury dips in state

Shimla :Mercury plummeted in Himachal Pradesh after fresh snowfall in high reaches of Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Shimla and Kullu districts and rain in some parts of the state on Wednesday night, the Meteorological department said. The minimum temperature in Keylong, Manali, Kalpa and Kufri has dropped […]

Gold rises Rs 350 on high demand, positive global cues

New Delhi :  Gold regained its sheen with prices climbing by Rs 350 to Rs 32,250 per 10 gram at the bullion market on increased buying by local jewellers coupled with a firming trend overseas. Silver too rose Rs 450 to Rs 37,900 per kg backed by increased offtake […]

Fire in plastic factory in Bawana

New Delhi, Nov 15 (PTI) A fire broke out at a plastic factory in Bawana Industrial Area of the city in the early hours of Thursday, Delhi Fire Service officials said. No casualties have been reported. The blaze was reported at 3.18 am and 22 fire tenders were rushed […]

RERA: Delhi gets full-time real estate regulator

New Delhi :  Delhi has finally got a full-time real estate regulator under RERA with Lt Governor Anil Baijal appointing retired IAS officer Vijay S Madan to the post. Until now, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) vice-chairman was the interim regulator under the Real Estate Regulatory Act (RERA), 2016. […]

The Latest: China’s premier urges reassurances for markets November 15, 2018

SINGAPORE  — The Latest on the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which ends Thursday in Singapore (all times local): 2:35 p.m. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (LEE KUH’-chiang) has told fellow Asian leaders the region needs to send a strong positive message to markets about sticking […]

Awaiting Amazon, 2 quiet real estate markets turn white-hot

WASHINGTON  — Amazon has just sparked a real estate frenzy to rival Cyber Monday. A three-bedroom condo with Manhattan views that had sat on the market for months, priced at $1.7 million, is suddenly drawing would-be buyers now that Amazon has announced plans to build part of its […]

Tracey Fellows Named President of Global Digital Real Estate

NEW YORK–News Corp today announced the promotion of Tracey Fellows to President, Global Digital Real Estate, in a sign of the company’s increasing commitment to the sector, which is rapidly growing in both revenues and profits. Ms. Fellows, currently the Chief Executive Officer of REA Group, will oversee […]

The Latest: Pound slides after UK’s Brexit minister quits

    LONDON  — The Latest on Britain’s departure from the European Union (all times local): 9:15 a.m. The pound has fallen sharply after Britain’s Brexit minister resigned from the government, saying he did not agree with the deal the country had struck with the European Union over […]

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