Agri dept conducts successful trials of Shiitake mushroom cultivation
Jammu: The agriculture department of Jammu and Kashmir has successfully completed field trials of the cultivation of one of the costliest mushrooms, Shiitake. Shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes), which is native to Japan and China, is a type of edible fungus, and contains a chemical called lentinan, which some medical professionals use to boost immune system, […]
KVIB holds Awareness Camp cum interaction Programme at Sgr
SRINAGAR: The J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) on Monday organised an awareness camp cum interaction programme with aspiring entrepreneurs and educated unemployed youth of Urban Area especially from DownTown at Habba Kadal, Srinagar. Vice Chairperson (VC) KVIB Dr. Hina Shafi was the Chief Guest on the occasion. In her address she gave brief […]
IIM Jammu hosts workshop on Prevention of ‘Sexual Harassment at Workplace’
JAMMU: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu on Monday hosted a workshop on “Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace” for faculty, officers and staff here at its Canal Road Campus. The workshop was conducted by Neeta Verma, Advocate, a notable Member of the Supreme Court of India. Advocate Neeta Verma is the State President of, […]
Dulloo reviews working of FPO in Jammu
JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Agriculture Production Department (APD) Atal Dulloo on Saturday convened a meeting to review working of Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Jammu division. Additional Chief Secretary had a detailed assessment of progress achieved by the Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) formed under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) since February 2020 in the division. […]
School of Fashion Tech Pune to build CBP with H&H Deptt Kmr
SRINAGAR: A team of Faculty and students of School of Fashion Technology Pune on Saturday interacted with the Director Handicrafts & Handloom (H&H) Kashmir Mahmood Ahmad Shah. The students and faculty are presently on tour to Kashmir to explore the possibilities of interacting and engaging with the craftsmen particularly in the Kani Shawl, Sozni and […]
15-year-old govt vehicles will be scrapped: Union Minister Gadkari
Nagpur: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said all vehicles belonging to the Indian government that have completed 15 years will be scrapped, and a policy to that effect has been sent to states. He was speaking at the inauguration of the annual ‘Agro-Vision’ agriculture exhibition here. “Yesterday, I signed a file under the guidance […]
Dr Samoon inaugurates mega Job fair, 5000 candidates registered
JAMMU: Principal Secretary Skill Development Department (SDD) Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon on Friday inaugurated mega Job fair organised by Skill Development Department (SDD) in collaboration with Desh Bhagat University (DBU), Mandi Gobindgarh Punjab at Government Polytechnic Bikram Chowk, Jammu. About 5000 candidates registered themselves through online and offline mode while around 25 reputed Multinational, National […]
Dir Agri Kashmir visits Bla
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal Friday visited different areas of district Baramulla and held interaction with the farmers of different villages besides monitoring various agriculture activities. The director met the farmers of different areas on field and took on spot feedback regarding the various interventions introduced by the department and adopted by […]
JKTPO organizes ONDC on boarding drive at Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) organized on boarding drive of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) at JKEDI, Pampore with ONDC Seller Partner E-Samudaay. The drive was aimed at to assist and facilitate the sellers, artisans, retailers, small merchants and traders sell their products on ONDC. This onboarding drive is in continuation […]
Three-day workshop commences at JKIMPARD Sgr
SRINAGAR: A three-day workshop on ‘Emotional Wellbeing and Stress Management’, conducted by Art of Living Foundation commenced at J&K Institute of Management, Public Administration & Rural Development (J&K IMPARD) on Thursday. The workshop was inaugurated by Commissioner State Taxes Department Dr.Rashmi Singh. The workshop is being held as part of the initiatives taken by the […]