J&K Bank establishes Special Counter at SMVD Bhawan on Navratra
KATRA: On the eve of Navratri, J&K Bank Monday established a Special Counter at its Business Unit in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan to offer fresh cash currency and note exchange facility to the devotees visiting the famous Shrine. CEO, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), Anshul Garg and Bank’s GM & Divisional Head […]
DC Srinagar reviews implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission-(Grameen)
SRINAGAR: In order for effective and time bound implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission(Grameen) Phase-II in all Panchayats of the District, a meeting of concerned Officers was held on Saturday under the Chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex. Besides, Additional District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, […]
Comm Secy visits Kishtwar, reviews functioning of Revenue department
KISHTWAR: Commissioner Secretary, Revenue, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Saturday visited Kishtwar district and chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review functioning of Revenue Department. Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr Devansh Yadav; ADC, Kishori Lal Sharma, SDM Chatroo, Inderjeet Singh Parihar, SDM Paddar, Dr Rishi Kumar Sharma, SDM Marwah, Dr Mohsin Raza, Tehsildars and other concerned officers […]
DE&CC Kulgam organises Career Expo/ Job Fair
KULGAM: The District Employment and Counseling Centre (DE&CC) Kulgam on Saturday organized a Career Expo cum Job Fair here. During the event apart from allied Government departments promoting self employment, reputed private employers from different sectors participated for on-spot placements. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat presided over the programme. Addressing the youth, […]
Illegal Mining: 72 vehicles seized, Rs 10 lac fine realized in Anantnag last month
ANANTNAG: Tightening its noose against the illegal mining operations in the district, the district administration Anantnag has seized more-than 72 vehicles, machines and realized a fine of Rs. 10.64 lacs from violators from August this year. Also several FIRs have been lodged against habitual offenders. “Further, vigilance activities in the form of surprise inspections and […]
J&K Bank, SDA launch Property Management Portal
SRINAGAR: Continuing the drive towards digitalization of public utility services, J&K Bank and Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) Thursday launched ‘Property Management Portal for Public’ in a simple but impressive function held here at the Bank’s corporate headquarters. Vice Chairman SDA Haris Ahmad Handoo and Bank’s General Manager (Government Business) Syed Rais Maqbool jointly launched the […]
NABARD’s Crafts-Art Mela to commence from Sept 26 at Kala Kendra Jammu
JAMMU: NABARD is scheduled to organise All India Crafts-Art Mela- “Gramya 2022” at Kala Kendra, Bikram Chowk, Jammu from September 26 to October 2 of this year in order to encourage rural crafts. It was informed by General Manager NABARD Jammu, Sandeep Sharma at a press conference held here on Thursday. Deputy General Manager NABARD […]
Director H&H takes review of reviews exclusive marketing opportunities
Pledges support to artisan, weaver community
SRINAGAR: The Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir Mahmood Ahmad Shah on Wednesday convened a meeting to review an exercise to provide exclusive marketing opportunities and support to the artisan and weaver community. It was given out that the department of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir was exploring all opportunities to extend its exhibition programme to potential […]
FCS&CA seals three Mutton shops, one poultry shop
SRINAGAR: The Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCSCA) department on Wednesday held a special to check illegal marketting of eatables. The inspection was held following complaints against mutton sellers for overcharging customers. During the inspection 507 business establishments were inspected and a Rs.41300 was collected as fine from 102 erring shopkeepers for violation of […]
Promoting Kashmir’s handicrafts
'More crafts of J&K to be notified soon': Officials
SRINAGAR: The second meeting of Handicrafts Quality Control Council (QCC) constituted by the Government was held under the chairmanship of , Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir Mahmood Ahmad Shah The meeting assumed significance in view of the fact that recognition of those crafts and artisans was discussed that have not been included in the fray […]