Dulloo reviews progress on Cluster Development Programme
SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo Thursday chaired first meeting of the UT level monitoring committee to review the progress regarding Cluster Development Programme being implemented in district Shopian-Apple Cluster. The meeting was attended by Managing Director, J&K Horticulture Produce, Marketing and Processing Corporation (JKHPMC), Director Horticulture Kashmir, Director Horticulture […]
SKUAST-Jammu granted Accreditation as Grade– A University by ICAR
JAMMU: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi (ICAR) has accredited SKUAST-Jammu as Grade- A University for the period of five years from April 2021 to March 2026. The decision was taken by the National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board (NAEAB) after following the Peer Review of different activities and milestones achieved by the university […]
E-Rickshaw service inaugurated at Ganderbal Hospital
GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir Thursday inaugurated the free E-Rickshaw Service for the general public at District Hospital, here. This free E-Rickshaw Service is an initiative of the NGO Authrout that has been kickstarted for the convenience of the patients and attendants who had to walk from main road Duderhama to District Hospital by […]
Progressing JK- Purple Mission brings fortunes for farmers in Doda: Officials
SRINAGAR: Cultivation of lavender has changed fortunes of farmers in Jammu and Kashmir under ‘Aroma Mission or Purple Revolution’, an initiative of Centre government towards transforming lives of UT’s farmer’s community, officials said. Pertinently, Purple or Lavender Revolution was launched in 2016 by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology through the Council of Scientific […]
Dulloo reviews CAPEX, CSS, NABARD of Agriculture and allied sectors
Asks concerned officers to focus more on achievements
SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the physical achievements of agriculture and allied sectors under CAPEX, Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and NABARD. Director General Command Area Development Jammu, Managing Director Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited, Director Sericulture J&K, Director Agriculture Kashmir/Jammu, Director Command Area […]
Investment friendly environment created in JK: Officials
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir government receiving proposals worth over Rs 51000 cr for investment is a candid reflection of an alluring investment friendly environment in the Union Territory after the launch of New Central Sector scheme for industrial development here, officials said. The J&K administration in January last year announced a new industrial developmental scheme […]
Functioning of Evacuee Property Department reviewed
Officials directed to issue notices to persons, departments for liquidation of premium
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Revenue, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Wednesday reviewed functioning of Evacuee Property Department during an officers’ meeting held here. Custodian General, Additional Secretary, Revenue Department, Custodian Evacuee Property both Jammu and Kashmir and Deputy Custodian (Central) were present in the meeting. Custodian General presented the details of Evacuees’ property in both the divisions of […]
JKRLM trains 125 women as ‘DIGI-Pay Sakhi’
2000 villages being covered in first phase: Officials
SRINAGAR: In an endeavor to promote door to door digital banking and financial services in remote areas of Jammu Kashmir, J&K Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) has trained 125 women from Self Help Groups as DIGI-Pay Sakhis in 2000 villages under Mission ‘One Gram Panchayat-One DIGI-Pay Sakhi’, an official said. Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, led administration […]
MoS Power and Heavy Industries concludes tour of Samba
E-Inaugurates mega development projects
SAMBA: Union Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries, Krishan Pal Gurjar, Tuesday concluded his two day tour of Samba district with e-inauguration of several mega development projects besides attending an Public Outreach Programme at Jakh Vijaypur. The projects inaugurated included 4km road in Papad Avtara constructed with a cost of Rs 173.48 lakh, […]
Film Policy will revive Film Tourism, boost economy: Officials
Say the policy will promote local talent in JK
SRINAGAR: Much to the benefit of economy, Bollywood is again turning its eyes and cameras towards its once favourite shooting destination ‘Kashmir’ following the launch of Film Policy in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Monday. Like the increase in footfall of tourists, film crews are also returning to Valley to capture the picturesque, shooting friendly […]