Chief Secretary reviews implementation of Mission YUVA
Directs time-bound loan disbursal and capacity enhancement of entrepreneurs SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress and implementation of Mission YUVA, taking a detailed appraisal of achievements made so far and charting the future course of action with concerned departments and stakeholders. The meeting was attended by Additional […]
DC Srinagar Visits Parimpora Fruit Mandi, Reviews Development Works, Promises Support for Cold Store Project
Assures truck terminal, garbage disposal facility, and improved infrastructure at Asia’s second-largest fruit market Srinagar: In a significant step towards addressing long-pending demands of fruit traders, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar on Thursday visited the Fruit Mandi Parimpora — the largest wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Kashmir — to take stock of ongoing development works […]
Entrepreneurship, self-employment crucial for economic growth: LG Kavinder Gupta
Attends culmination ceremony of Phase 1 of Jan Hit Campaign Kargil: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, emphasised that entrepreneurship and self-employment are crucial for economic growth, job creation and innovation as they boost a nation’s economy by generating wealth, and improving the standard of living. Entrepreneurship drives innovation and competition, while self-employment provides a […]
Dy CM lays foundation stones of key developmental projects in Rajouri
RAJOURI: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today visited Nowshera & Sunderbani areas of Rajouri district, wherein he laid foundation stones for several important developmental projects aimed at improving connectivity and infrastructure in these areas. During the visit, the Deputy CM laid foundation stone for upgradation of Lamberi- Gogri road project as well as construction/upgradation of […]
2nd edition of ‘Know Your Artisan’ series
Ghanta Ghar to tick craft bells on Oct 25 SRINAGAR: Riding high on the resounding success of its inaugural outing, the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, is all set to host the second chapter of the “Know Your Artisan” initiative under the vibrant Soulful Kashmir campaign. Following the overwhelming response at the Jhelum River […]
State Taxes Department supports Rural Women Entrepreneurs on Diwali
JAMMU: In true spirit of Diwali, a team from J&K State Taxes department, led by Additional Commissioner Enforcement and Administration Jammu, Namrita Dogra visited stalls set up by Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the J&K Rural Livelihood Mission (Umeed) at Excise and Taxation Complex here. The officers enthusiastically interacted with the women entrepreneurs and purchased ‘diyas, […]
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025 breaks all records with 276 Cr customer visits
Srinagar: The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025 has transformed how India celebrates and shops during the festive season. This year, Amazon India recorded over276 crore customer visits, with 70%coming from tier 2 and 3 cities, shopping for everything from smartphones and smart TVs to sarees, festive décor, beauty products, and everyday essentials, a statement issued […]
Handicrafts, Handloom represent our rich and diverse Heritage: Dy CM
Says government committed to preserve this legacy for future generations SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary Thursday said that the handicrafts and handloom art represent rich and diverse heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, and Government is fully committed to preserve and promote this legacy for future generations. The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks after […]
Resilience in agricultural systems holds the key
Agriculture sector in Jammu and Kashmir holds immense potential and requires focused attention towards value addition to unlock its true business opportunities. Notably, most of the agricultural produce from Jammu and Kashmir leaves the region in its raw form, with very little processing or value addition being done locally. This brings us to the discussion […]
GST rate revision- JK’s tax collection will be hit by around 1000 Cr: CM
Srinagar: The revision in GST rates is expected to reduce the tax collection of Jammu and Kashmir by up to Rs 1,000 crore this fiscal, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said here on Tuesday. Abdullah, addressing the national executive meeting of FICCI here, also said that the fallout of the Pahalgam terror attack, which was a […]