Handicrafts & Handloom Deptt Kashmir extends support to its cooperatives
SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir is providing a major impetus on bringing the registered artisans and weavers under the cooperative fold to protect interests of the artisans under Self-Reliant Act 1999. There has been a huge surge in the formation of cooperatives during the last two years. In the year 2021-22 alone […]
LMD continues market inspection on Sunday
57 traders booked for over-charging, erring traders fined
SRINAGAR: Taking cognisance of the complaints received against the unscrupulous traders, the Legal Metrology Department (LMD) continued its market inspection drive on Sunday during which action was taken against 57 traders found operating in violation of the Legal Metrology laws. An amount of Rs. 36,800 was collected as fine on spot from different traders which […]
Eid ul Fitr festival: Market checking intensified across Srinagar City
Dozen erring food business unit sealed
SRINAGAR: In order to prevent profiteering and black marketing by business establishments operating in Srinagar, the special Market Checking teams of District Administration Srinagar Saturday conducted market checking across the Srinagar City to ensure all essential commodities are sold at Government approved rates as per the quality standards with sufficient availability of consumables. The drive […]
Affordable farm-equipment finance: J&K Bank signs MoU with Mahindra & Mahindra
SRINAGAR: J&K Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) – India’s leading tractor maker- as its preferred financier across the country with special focus on J&K and Ladakh. As per the agreement, J&K Bank will provide affordable and hassle-free financing facilities to prospective customers on Mahindra […]
FCS&CA recovers a fine from erring shopkeepers
SRINAGAR: The Enforcement squad of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department Saturday recovered a fine of Rs. 60400.00 from 12 erring shopkeepers for violation of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The action was taken by the team of FCS&CA under the leadership of Assistant Director Enforcement Mushtaq Ahmad Wani during market checking drive […]
EPFO, Jammu settles record number of 1294 claims in single day
PF Commissioner felicitates team members for exemplary performance
JAMMU: In a significant achievement, the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Jammu, has processed a record number of 1294 claims in a single day. This has become possible due to the dedication and hard work of EPFO team and other stakeholders who worked in three shifts to accomplish this stupendous task. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, […]
Quality private investment can help upgrading educational ecosystem: Kansal
JAMMU: “Private investment can contribute significantly in enhancing the quality of higher and technical education in J&K. The recent initiatives in the industrial policy of J&K welcome investments in higher and technical education. But higher learning institutes both private and public need to constantly upgrade their curricula to keep pace with the needs of a […]
31 new pension payment orders issued by J&K EPFO in April
JAMMU: Pension is an important form of social security for employees and their family members in times of need and eventualities. EPFO Regional Office, Jammu has initiated the process of settlement of Pension claims from the offices of Jammu and Kashmir itself. Towards this, the Office has settled total 30 pension claims which includes 27 […]
LMD realizes Rs 13.2 lakh fine during Ramadhan
SRINAGAR: In order to protect the interest of Consumers during the holy month of Ramadhan, Legal Metrology Department conducted intensive market checking campaigns across the UT of J&K. During the campaign 586 cases were registered against the erring traders who were found violating various sections of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. The violators were found […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir visits Departmental Farms
SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal Friday visited Departmental Farms Yarikhah Tangmarg and Potato Seed Multiplication Farm Gulmarg. On the occasion, Director took stock of the final preparations for the sowing of potato crop at both these farms. He inspected various blocks of these farms and monitored various interventions there. Speaking on the occasion, […]