Too late for introducing MIS scheme, say apple growers
Pulwama: Apple growers from different areas of south Kashmir have questioned the government’s move of introducing the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for the apple crop. The growers say that most of the produce has already been sold in different markets or stored in cold chains. “This year the apple produce in most of the areas […]
Govt’s 5 % interest subvention a game-changer: JK Bank CMD
‘More than 2 lac J&K Bank borrowers to benefit from it’
Srinagar: Hailing the J&K government, under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, for its timely intervention through an economic package for the business community of the Union Territory, J&K Bank Chairman and Managing Director R K Chhibber asserted that the bank will ensure that all relief measures, including the interest subvention is promptly passed […]
10,000 loan cases for budding entrepreneurs sanctioned: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday announced sanction of over 10,000 loan cases for the budding entrepreneurs under various programmes. Sinha said his mantra for Jammu and Kashmir revolved around ‘four Ps’ — peace, progress, prosperity and people. The sanctioning of over 10,000 cases under B2V3 (back to village-3) self employment […]
Panchayats in JK to get computers, internet connectivity
JAMMU: To transform and strengthen functioning of Panchayati Raj bodies of Jammu and Kashmir, the government is all set to provide digital infrastructure with internet connectivity to all panchayats and Block Development Councils (BDCs). A sum of Rs 36.80 crore has been earmarked to these bodies for purchase of computers, printers and scanners. The rural […]
Kashmir artisans to take part in Noida Haat fairs
First group of craftsmen set to leave for Diwali Utsav beginning from Oct 30
SRINAGAR: After successful participation of craft entrepreneurs and exporters in virtual fairs amidst stringent Covid-19 lockdowns, the artisans and weavers from Kashmir shall get their first opportunity to participate in physical fairs outside the J&K UT for selling their exotic range of hand-made products during the Diwali Utsav beginning at Noida Haat from October 30 […]
Installation of Smart Meters in Jammu, Srinagar to start by Nov 15
Project Monitoring Unit, Web based dashboard to monitor progress of CSS projects on real time basis
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary PDD, Rohit Kansal, today convened a meeting to review the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and installation of Smart Meters. During the meeting, the Project Implementing Agency (PIA), RECPDCL informed that installation of smart meters shall be started in Srinagar and Jammu cities from 15th November, 2020. In the first phase 20,000 meters would […]
J&K Bank lauded for its whole-hearted support to businesses: Chibber
Says bank remains committed to revival of businesses
Srinagar: Federation of All India Vyapar Mandal (AIVFM) lauded the role of J&K Bank for its whole-hearted support extended to all the businesses in these hard times by providing them with much needed liquidity besides expeditiously passing on all regulatory packages announced by RBI, Central and UT Government from time to time. The federation led […]
Baramulla-Gulmarg National Highway upgradation work reviewed
BARAMULLA: With an aim to upgrade basic infrastructure for developing tourism sector in the district, a meeting of concerned was convened here to review the progress on the strengthening and upgradation work on Baramulla-Gulmarg National Highway via Babareshi road. On the occasion, Executive Director NHIDCL gave a detailed power point presentation during which he highlighted […]
Construction workers, dependents get financial assistance
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, Friday sanctioned a financial assistance worth Rs 2.50 crore in favour of construction workers and dependents under Death-cum-Funeral Assistance and Chronic Diseases Financial Assistance Scheme. Under the Schemes, Advisor Khan gave approval to 110 cases including 90 death cases and 20 chronic diseases and injury cases. The sanctioned […]