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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
J&K safe, want more visitors from Gujarat: Omar Abdullah
Ahmedabad: Jammu and Kashmir is open for tourism and continues to welcome lakhs of visitors despite the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, said J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday. Speaking during his two-day visit to Gujarat, Abdullah emphasised that while the attack impacted the tourism sector initially, the region has witnessed a steady recovery in footfall. "I am not denying that the Pahalgam terror attack affected our tourism industry. It happened right at the beginning of the peak season, and tourists left overnight," he said. "Srinagar airport, which usually handles 50 to 55 flights a day, saw arrivals drop to just 15. But now, we're back to about 30 flight arrivals daily. Kashmir is not empty, and we have not come here in despair. We want more people to visit Jammu and Kashmir." Abdullah was in Ahmedabad to attend a tourism promotion event organised by the Travel Agents Society of Kashmir (TASK), the apex body of tour operators in the region. He also visited the Statue of Unity during his trip and praised the initiative as a symbol of national pride. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Speaking to the media, Abdullah said that his govt has conducted a comprehensive security audit of all tourist destinations. "Places where security can be ensured have been reopened, while some remain closed as a precaution," he said. Highlighting Gujarat's long-standing connection with J&K, he said, "Gujarat has been one of the leading contributors to J&K's tourism for the last 35 to 40 years. We want to strengthen this bond further. Jammu and Kashmir is open, and we want more Gujarati tourists to experience its beauty and hospitality." He further noted that many people have already visited the state for the Mata Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Yatras. "We are also working with IIT Jammu to enhance the overall tourist experience and infrastructure," he added.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Dam projects can now be considered in J&K too: Omar Abdullah
Vadodara / Ahmedabad: Jammu and Kashmir is open for tourism and continues to welcome lakhs of visitors despite the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, said J&K chief minister on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking during his two-day visit to Gujarat, Abdullah emphasised that while the attack impacted the tourism sector initially, the region has witnessed a steady recovery in footfall. "I am not denying that the Pahalgam terror attack affected our tourism industry. It happened right at the beginning of the peak season, and tourists left overnight," he said. "Srinagar airport, which usually handles 50 to 55 flights a day, saw arrivals drop to just 15. But now, we're back to about 30 flight arrivals daily. Kashmir is not empty, and we have not come here in despair. We want more people to visit Jammu and Kashmir. " Abdullah was in Ahmedabad to attend a tourism promotion event organised by the Travel Agents Society of Kashmir (TASK), the apex body of tour operators in the region. He also visited the during his trip and praised the initiative as a symbol of national pride. Speaking to the media, Abdullah said that his govt has conducted a comprehensive security audit of all tourist destinations. "Places where security can be ensured have been reopened, while some remain closed as a precaution," he said. In Vadodara, Abdullah praised the Sardar Sarovar Dam project for bringing water to drought-affected areas during his visit to the dam in Kevadia. "This dam brought water to areas that knew nothing but drought. It was J&K's misfortune that we could not even imagine such projects because we were not allowed to stop the water. Now that the Indus Water Treaty is suspended, maybe there will be some such projects in J&K too, so that there will be no shortage of water and electricity," Abdullah said while speaking to mediapersons. He also visited the Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue.
The Hindu
26-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
First tech firm to launch operations office in Mulugu soon
One of the most backward districts in Telangana, Mulugu is set to host an operations office of a tech company for the first time, thanks to the proactive initiative of the district administration with the support of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister and local MLA Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka). 'A Hyderabad-based IT firm, SRIA Infotech Pvt. Ltd., will launch its operations centre in Mulugu town soon. This will mark a rare entry of the tech industry into a district that is largely inhabited by Adivasis and has had no prior IT footprint,' said District Collector T.S. Divakara, adding that a renovated premises has been allotted for the company. The Infotech firm's move follows its participation in the Job Mela held on June 19, 2025, at the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) Regional Centre in Mulugu. During the event, the company recruited three employees and three interns from the district, reflecting the availability of trainable, job-ready youth. To support and mentor this initial team, five experienced staff from the firm's Hyderabad office will be stationed in Mulugu. To ensure continuous skilling and career development, the firm has also partnered with the local TASK Regional Centre, which was established on January 25, 2025, to address the region's skill gap. 'Our aim is to establish the Mulugu office as a centre of excellence for regional IT operations, demonstrating how Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns can meaningfully contribute to India's digital economy,' said a representative of the company. The TASK centre so far trained multiple batches of students in programming, communication skills, reasoning and front-end technologies. District Collector T.S. Divakara said, 'The Job Mela held on June 19 by the TASK Regional Centre drew 80 participants from across the district. As many as 51 students received job offer letters from reputed companies with offered salaries ranging between ₹1.6 lakh and ₹4.2 lakh per annum. In addition, 28 students were shortlisted for further rounds of selection.'
Business Wire
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
TASKUS MERGER PROBE: Shareholder Rights Firm Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation into Buyout of TaskUs, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASK) Shareholders at $16.50 Per Share and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The shareholder rights law firm of Kaskela Law LLC announces that it has launched an investigation into the fairness of the recently announced buyout of TaskUs, Inc. (Nasdaq: TASK) shareholders at $16.50 per share. Additional information about this investigation is available at: On May 9, 2025, TaskUs announced that it had agreed to be acquired by the company's co-founders and Blackstone at a price of $16.50 per share. Following the closing of the proposed transaction, TaskUs's shareholders will be cashed out of their investment position and the company's shares will no longer be publicly traded. The firm is investigating whether the announced $16.50 per share represents appropriate monetary consideration for TASK shares, and whether the company's representatives acted appropriately in agreeing to that buyout price. Notably, at the time the buyout was announced, several stock analysts were maintaining price targets for TASK's shares of over $20.00 per share. TaskUs shareholders are encouraged to contact Kaskela Law LLC (D. Seamus Kaskela, Esq. or Adrienne Bell, Esq.) for additional information about this investigation and their legal rights and options at (484) 229 – 0750, or by clicking on the following link (or if necessary, by copying and pasting the link into your browser): Kaskela Law LLC exclusively represents investors in securities fraud, corporate governance, and merger & acquisition litigation. For additional information about Kaskela Law LLC, including the firm's recent notable recoveries for investors, please visit This notice may constitute attorney advertising in certain jurisdictions.
New Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Learn, unlearn, relearn to succeed: Minister Sridhar to students
HYDERABAD: IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said that in today's fast-changing world, outdated knowledge must be discarded to embrace new learning for success. He was addressing students at the 'MATA – TASK Free Online IT Training' certificate distribution ceremony at the TASK headquarters in Masab Tank on Tuesday. 'Learn, unlearn and relearn is now the definitive formula for success,' he said, urging students to stay updated with emerging technologies. Citing NASSCOM data, he pointed out that nearly 50% of graduates lack the skills needed for employment, especially in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing. Referring to job loss fears, the minister quoted the World Economic Forum, saying while automation may replace 8.5 crore jobs by 2025, it will also create 9.7 crore new ones. He stressed that, along with degrees and technical skills, students must develop 21st-century competencies such as critical thinking, communication, teamwork, adaptability and emotional intelligence. 'A life without purpose is like a letter without an address. Set your goals early and work relentlessly towards them,' he told students.
