Labour Commissioner reviews progress of transition of JKEPFO to Central EPFO, GoI
JAMMU: Labour Commissioner J&K, Charandeep Singh, on Wednesday reviewed the progress of transition of Jammu and Kashmir Employees Provident Fund Organisation (JK EPFO) to the Central EPFO, GoI after implementation of the Central EPF Act at Shram Bhawan Jammu. Additional Provident Fund Commissioner, Kashmir, Deputy Provident Fund Commissioner (Central), Chief Accounts Officers Kashmir ,Jammu & […]
Director Agriculture conducts extensive tour of Anantnag
Inaugurates CHC, low cost polygreen houses SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Wednesday conducted an extensive tour of Anantnag District and inspected/reviewed the status of various under implementation works at Lavender Farm Sirhama. Holding interactive meetings with the officers, Director Agriculture asked them to strictly follow the guidelines for the implementation of different […]
JKTPO participates in UPITEX 2024, showcases UT’s rich craftsmanship

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) once again took the spotlight in Uttar Pradesh International Trade Expo (UPITEX) 2024, held at Lucknow with presentation of a diverse range of unique handcraft and traditional specialties. Being organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), the event consistently offers an excellent platform for […]
Director Sericulture J&K visits Basic Seed Station Mirgund
Takes stock of ongoing developmental works SRINAGAR: The Director Sericulture J&K, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat Tuesday visited Basic Seed Station Mirgund and inspected various Mulberry Nurseries/ Farms, Silkworm Seed Units and the Office of Manager Seed, Sericulture Dev. Department, Basic Seed Station Mirgund. The primary objective of the visit was to closely monitor and assess the […]
Craft Safari of Handicrafts & Handloom Deptt comes full circle with Padma Shri honour to craftsman

SRINAGAR: A commendation ceremony was Saturday organized by the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir at Ghulam Nabi Dar’s residence at Dana Mazar Safakadal to honor his recent accolade, the Padma Shri, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the art of wood carving, particularly on walnut. Renowned for his craftsmanship, Ghulam Nabi has amassed […]
Govt, RBI actively engaged on digital currency: FM

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government and the Reserve Bank are actively engaged in improving the central bank digital currency (CBDC) so that it can be used for cross-border payments. RBI began the pilot project wholesale CBDC and picked up nine banks — State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, […]
Director Agriculture inaugurates two day CBP on ‘Promotion of oilseeds’

SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Wednesday inaugurated two day capacity building programme (CBP) from 24th to 25th January, titled ‘Untie the yield complexities for realising the yield potential in oilseed with special reference to rapseed’ under the ‘Promotion of oilseeds’ project of Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) at Agriculture Complex Lalmandi, Srinagar. […]
Yasha Mudgal joins Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Bijbehara

ANANTNAG: Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, Yasha Mudgal, Tuesday joined the “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” in the historic chinar town of Bijbehara, Anantnag. As part of ongoing yatra, Yasha Mudgal engaged with local residents, evaluating the progress on various Centrally Sponsored Schemes being implemented in the area. She sought feedback from them regarding the impact of these […]
Director Sericulture J&K visits Ganderbal

Presides over VBSY proceeding at Town Hall GANDERBAL: The Director Sericulture Development Department J&K, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat Saturday visited district Ganderbal where he participated in the ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) at Town Hall Ganderbal. The event served as a platform to advocate self-employment schemes, with a particular focus on urging the local youth […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir reviews Physical, Financial achievements
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Saturday convened a meeting of the officers of the department at agriculture complex Lalmandi Srinagar to take stock of the physical/ financial achievements under different centrally sponsored schemes CSS, CAPEX and HADP. During the meeting, different centrally sponsored schemes being implemented by the department including RKVY, MIDH, […]