GeM to have filters to enable local purchases

JAMMU: A meeting was held between Jammu & Kashmir Government and GeM (Government E-Marketing) authorities to expedite its implementation in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, an official spokesman said Tuesday. It was informed that Local filters shall become operational on GeM w.e.f. 25th of this month enabling the departments to procure Goods and […]

Samba’s Sarna village gets J&K Bank EBU

Jammu: Continuing with its endeavor to empower people and take banking facilities to grass-root level , Jammu and Kashmir Bank today threw open an Easy Banking Unit (EBU)in the remote village Sarna, Tehsil and District Samba. J&K Bank President Ashutosh Sareen inaugurated the EBU in presence of Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal former Minister Health & […]

100 Cr to be spend on development of Doodhpathri, Yousmarg and Tosamadaan

Director Tourism, DDC B’gam visit Doodhpathri

BUDGAM: Director Tourism Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo along with District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza Tuesday visited tourist resort Doodhpathri, to review the preparedness amid upcoming tourist season. The Director during the visit convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the status of implementation of Draft Master Plan designed and prepared […]

Director Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir visits CCSC

SRINAGAR: The Director Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, Mahmood Ahmad Shah Tuesday visited the Crewel-Chain Stitch Cluster (CCSC) Noorbagh, to evaluate the production and quality workshop being held at Block Handicrafts Office Safakadal, here. The 10 days workshop has been organised by the domain Experts identified by the Project Management Unit under the World Bank sponsored […]

Two weeks entrepreneurship program begins at MSME, DI Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The two weeks entrepreneurship programme for participants from different educational backgrounds began Tuesday at Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Institute, Sanatghar here. The programme has been organised by MSME, DI under the aegis of Ministry of MSME, Government of India. Assistant Director, in charge MSME Saheel Alaqband said that the […]

Advisor Baseer Khan reviews tourism development projects

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Monday convened a meeting to review ongoing projects of Tourism department. Advisor said that LG has called for major up gradation of existing infrastructure of Jammu Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation and the same needs to be done at the earliest to cater to the increasing number of […]

Labour Commissioner interacts with representatives of Trade Unions

SRINAGAR: Labour Commissioner, J&K, Abdul Rashid War Monday held an interaction with the Presidents and representatives of various Trade Unions regarding finalisation of Labour Codes. The Labour Commissioner during the interaction discussed various aspects of Labour Codes with the visiting representatives and sought their suggestions as well as grievances. A.R War informed the stakeholders that […]

Two-day Pahalgam winter Carnival begins

Tourists, locals in large numbers enjoy colourful activities

PAHALGAM: The popular tourist spot Pahalgam reverberated with colourful activities including cultural programmes, display of art and craft, live painting and calligraphy both by amateurs and professionals, traditional music performances by renowned singers, Tonga rides, adventure sports activities, attracting good participation of locals and tourists for the 2-day Pahalgam Winter Carnival being organised by Directorate […]

Dir Tourism flags off 4×4 Extreme Terrain Expedition for north Kashmir

SRINAGAR: In order to promote adventure tourism activities and to uncover new tourist destinations in remote and far-flung areas of north Kashmir, the Director Tourism Kashmir Dr. G N Itoo on Friday flagged off 4×4 Extreme Terrain Expedition for north Kashmir here at Royal Springs Golf Course. A group of 13 expert expeditions will cover […]