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Advisor Ganai listens to people’s issues, assures early redressal

open view web desk JAMMU, DECEMBER 10: Advisor to the Governor, Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, Monday listened to people’s issues here under the aegis of Governor’s Grievance Cell where he met several public delegations and individuals who apprised him about their issues and demands. Over 20 delegations and […]

Panchayat Polls-2018: Voting to take place at 452polling stations in Final Phase

open view web desk JAMMU, DECEMBER 10: Voting for 9th and Final Phase of Panchayat Polls-2018 will be held tomorrow at 452 polling stations in Kashmir division. The timing for polling is from 8 am to 2 pm. According to the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, 346 polling stations […]

Agri Dept organizes Training on Organic Farming for LRPs

open view web desk JAMMU December 10: A two day Training Programme on Organic Farming for Lead Resource Persons (LRPs) of organic clusters under Prampragat Krishi Vikas Yogna (PKVY) was organized today here at Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo. The programme was inaugurated by Director Agriculture, Jammu H. K. […]

Special Report: After a child’s dire diagnosis, hope and uncertainty at the frontiers of medicine

NEW YORK – “I wish I didn’t have this hand anymore,” my 4-year-old son said as he woke one winter morning. “Why, my love?” “Because it’s no good,” he said, pulling at the nearly lifeless fingers of his left hand with its stronger partner. Already weary from fear […]

Bangladesh briefly shuts dozens of online news sites, citing security concerns

DHAKA – Bangladesh’s telecoms regulator shut down dozens of online news portals for several hours on Monday, citing security reasons, as officials scrutinize hundreds of sites before a parliamentary election this month. The move comes as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government is already facing criticism for introducing laws […]

Markets likely to be rocked as RBI chief Urjit Patel quits

NEW DELHI – Indian stock, bond and foreign exchange markets are all likely to open lower on Tuesday after the shock resignation of the head of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). RBI Governor Urjit Patel said in a brief statement he had resigned for “personal reasons”. He […]

Explainer: Manoeuvres leading up to departure of Urjit Patel

NEW DELHI – A protracted tiff between the Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) climaxed on Monday when central bank governor Urjit Patel resigned, days before a board meeting where he would have faced intense pressure. A majority of the 18-member board had been expected […]

Modi says RBI governor Patel steered banking system from chaos

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Urjit Patel, who abruptly resigned on Monday had steered the banking system from chaos to stability. “Under his leadership, the RBI brought financial stability,” Modi said in a tweet. Reuters 10/12/2018

Raghuram Rajan says Patel’s resignation a matter of concern

NEW DELHI  – The surprise resignation of the Reserve Bank of India governor Urjit Patel on Monday should be a matter of concern for all Indians and needs to be investigated, former central bank chief Raghuram Rajan said. “I think his statement should be respected. We should go […]

Assembly election results could halt Prime Minister Modi’s winning streak

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is staring at election losses in big heartland states, polls show, suggesting that farm distress and a lack of jobs for growing numbers of young people could prove stumbling blocks for his re-election bid in May. India counts votes on Tuesday […]

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