India Lockdown Hits The Economy
byManali: Normal life, as people knew it, has come to a halt. Restaurants, schools, colleges, offices, shops, and almost every establishment has shut down…
Economy
World Bank Announces $ 12 Billion For Developing Countries To Counter Coronavirus Slowdown Fears
byWashington: — As COVID-19 reaches more than 60 countries, the World Bank Group is making available an initial package of up to $12 billion…
Himachal To Patent Kinnauri Angoori, Chuli Beverages
byShimla: Seeking to ramp up revenues in the financially deficient hill state, chief minister Jairam Thakur asked state officials to explore the possibilities for…
World Bank Holds E-Commerce Can Spur Growth, Boost Trade in South Asia
byNew Delhi: E-commerce can become a driver of growth across South Asia and boost trade between the region’s countries, but its potential remains largely…
Amazon – Flipkart Keen To Onboard Himachal Handloom Sellers, Artisans Onto e-Commerce
byDharamshala: The two online market giants, Amazon and Flipkart have shown interest in investing in Himachal. This was reflected by their representatives attending the…
Jai Ram Thakur Discusses Investments With UAE, Russian Delegates
byDharamshala: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presided over the B2G meeting with the delegation of UAE led by Ambassador of UAE in India HE…
Put The ‘Eco’ Back Into Economics (Part – I)
byA fair number of my friends are economists, though none of them has won the Nobel prize yet, nor is any one likely to….
JP Morgan & World Bank To Fund India Skill Development Program
byNew Delhi: JP Morgan on Monday announced an up to $10 million commitment to a new World Bank Multi Donor Trust Fund focused on…
Water Conservation Needed For Future Agriculture & Human Needs Say Farm Scientists
byDiggal Village, Solan: Serious efforts towards mass water conservation would go a long way in ensuring availability of water for future generations for carrying…
Himachal To Add Hotels, HomeStays In Tax Net To Drive Up GST Collections
byShimla: To overcome the shortfall in Goods & Service Tax (GST) collections, top officials have directed tax authorities to bring Hotels and Home Stay…