Progressing JK: Govt gives big push to promotion of ‘NADRU’ of Dal Lake

Extends value addition, marketing, handholding services to farmers
SRINAGAR: The farmers, inhabiting in the world famous ‘Dal Lake’, associated with Lotus Stem (Nadru) got a new lease of life with the Jammu and Kashmir government extending them value addition and handholding services in selling their produce in the international market. The newly formed and promoted Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), comprising 250 farmers from […]
Advisor Bhatnagar chairs 52nd, 53rd AGMs, 68th BoDs meet of JKAIDCL

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Tuesday chaired the 52nd and 53rd Annual General Meetings (AGMs) as well as 68th Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of J&K Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited (JKAIDCL) at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department Atal Dulloo; Secretary Planning, Development […]
Bridge connecting Shopian-Kulgam needs repairs, say locals
Shopian: A vital bridge connecting Shopian with Kulgam districts is lying in dilapidated condition and as a result the public is facing huge inconvenience, locals said. People from different areas of Shopian said that bridge at Dangam Shopian has got damaged and needs immediate repairing. Irshaad Ahmad, a local resident said that the bridge was […]
DIPR conducts awareness camps on government schemes
SAMBA: The Department of Information and Public Relations, Samba conducted a series of awareness camps to empower youth and the general public through the dissemination of information on various government-sponsored campaigns, schemes and programmes. The awareness programmes included nukkad nataks, cultural activities, skits and songs aimed at generating awareness for youth against drug abuse under […]
Running private schools: DC Ganderbal calls for strict adherence to standing rules
GANDERBAL: A meeting of all leading recognized private educational institutions of District Ganderbal was convened Tuesday by the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir in the VC Room of Mini Secretariat Ganderbal. The meeting was attended by Chief Education Officer Ganderbal, Deputy Chief Education Officer, Principals of various Govt. schools besides heads of Private Institutions of district […]
DC Budgam chairs Nagar Diwas at Humhama Budgam
BUDGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, S F Hamid Tuesday chaired a Nagar Diwas programme at a local park in Humhama. Representatives from trade unions, respected elders and general public from Humhama areas participated in the programme and gave their inputs regarding the development plans. Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that the main […]