Indus-Ind Bank to inaugurate new branch at Katra
Bank to set up 25 branches across JK
Srinagar: IndusInd Bank announced that it will inaugurate a new branch at the holy town of Katra located in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir. The branch will be situated at the premises of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), the governing body of the Shrine. The new branch is part […]
NH44 widening: Div Com Jammu reviews progress on Nashri to Banihal stretch
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Sanjeev Verma Thursday reviewed the progress of 4 lanning work on Nashri to Banihal stretch of Jammu- Srinagar National Highway-44, here at a video conference meeting with concerned officers. The meeting was attended by senior Officers of NHAI and other concerned, while Deputy Commissioner Ramban along with concerned officers attended the […]
Div Com reviews progress on major developmental projects
Stresses on speedy completion of all works across Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Thursday chaired a meeting of officers to take stock of the work progress on major developmental projects across Kashmir. The meeting among others was attended by MD JKPCC, CE R&B, CE KPTCL, CEPHE, CE I&FC, SEKPDCL, SE I&FC, EE Sports Council and others concerned. At the outset, the […]
Foundation stone for Model Floriculture Centre laid at Bagh-e-Bhour
JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Tuesday laid foundation stone for Model Floriculture Centre at Bagh-e-Bhour. Commissioner Secretary, Floriculture, Parks and Gardens, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmed, was also present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Advisor said that the Model Floriculture Centre will be beneficial for the general population particularly locals of the […]
Navin Choudhary reviews functioning of Animal Husbandry Department
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Navin K. Choudhary, Tuesday convened an officers meeting to review functioning of Animal Husbandry Department. Navin had a detailed review of Cattle Feed Production Scheme, Integrated Poultry Development Scheme, Fodder Development Scheme, Integrated Poultry Development Scheme and other related schemes. Addressing the officers, Principal Secretary asked […]
12 Kupwara fishermen to get financial assistance
KUPWARA: As many as 12 fishermen were selected for financial assistance under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme during a draw of lots conducted at D.C Office here. The draw of lots was organised by Fisheries Department Kupwara under Blue Revolution scheme for selection of fishermen to be covered for providing financial assistance to […]
Fine imposed on erring traders at Budgam
BUDGAM: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Budgam, who is also the Adjudicating Officer Tuesday imposed a fine of Rs 64,000 on various food outlet owners, shopkeepers, traders and wholesale dealers for violating various provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FS&SA) in the district. The fine was imposed on 11 erring traders, during the […]
Agriculture Department to implement DBT in all departmental schemes
SRINAGAR: To ensure financial empowerment of the farmer community and cent percent transparency, the Department of Agriculture is all set to implement Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in different Agricultural schemes under implementation of the department. This was stated by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal in a meeting convened here to discuss Direct Benefit Transfer […]
Construction of BOTE complex: Dr Samoon chairs meeting to discuss modalities
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, Monday chaired a meeting with senior officers and executing agencies to discuss construction of office complexes of JK Board of Technical Education (BOTE) at Srinagar and Jammu. The meeting was attended by Director Skill Development, Sajjad Hussian Ganie; Chief Engineer PWD (R&B) Jammu, Secretary […]
J&K Tourism participates in ITM, Ahmadabad
AHMEDABAD: Gearing up its promotional programmes outside JK, the J&K Tourism department participated in the 3-day India Travel Mart (ITM) held from 29 January- 31 January here. Pahalgam Development Authority CEO Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani, Dy Director Tourism Publicity Jammu Anil Kumar Chandail represented the J&K Tourism in the travel show and interacted with the travel […]