CAG report: JKPCC pulled up for poor performance, not finalising accounts
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC) Limited came up for sharp criticism from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for its poor performance and failure to finalise its accounts amid sharp decline in the value of works from Rs 364.19 crore in 2012-13 to Rs 250.65 crore during 2016-17. The public sector […]
Functioning of JKRLM reviewed
JKRLM has potential to change the rural economy: Advisor Baseer Khan
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Friday chaired a meeting to review the functioning of JK Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) at SKICC here. On the occasion the Advisor also released e-Coffee Table Book of JK Rural Livelihood Mission. The meeting was also attended by Secretary Rural Development and Panchayat Department Sheetal Nanda, Mission […]
Interventions being done to address industry issues: Advisor Sharma
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, K K Sharma Friday said that the Government is aware of problems being faced by the local Industries in view of the ongoing pandemic and certain interventions like the recently announced package have been undertaken in order to relieve them of the distress. The Advisor was interacting with the representatives […]
UNESCO Heritage Tag for Mughal Gardens is a must: Advisor Baseer Khan
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Thursday chaired a meeting here to review the preparation of the nomination dossier for listing Mughal Gardens as UNESCO heritage sites. The meeting was attended by Secretary Department of Tourism, Commissioner Secretary Department of Floriculture, Director, Archives, Archaeology & Museums, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation, VC Lakes and […]
J&K Bank CMD felicitates newly elected workmen union members
‘Workmen force are ambassadors of bank’
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank Chairman and Managing Director R K Chhibber Thursday felicitated the newly elected office bearers of J&K Bank Workmen Union (Kashmir Division) led by its president Haji Farooq Ahmad Bhat at Corporate Headquarters of the bank. Special Secretary to the CMD Karanjit Singh was also present in felicitation ceremony. Congratulating the […]
JK’s revenue receipts rose by Rs 6,200cr in 2016-17: CAG
Jammu: Total revenue receipts of Jammu and Kashmir government for 2016-17 were Rs 41,980.72 crore as compared to Rs 35,780.60 crore in the previous year, marking an increase of Rs 6,200.12 crore, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India said on Wednesday. Out of this, 28 per cent of the total receipts were raised […]
Covid Pandemic: Parliament passes bill providing relief to taxpayers on compliance front
New Delhi: Parliament on Tuesday gave its approval to a taxation bill that seeks to provide various reliefs in terms of compliance requirements for taxpayers amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020, which seeks to replace an ordinance and make few other changes in direct […]
Govt launches Integrated Sheep Development Scheme in JK
Move to boost establishment of sheep, goat units
JAMMU: Government of Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday launched Integrated Sheep Development Scheme 2020-21 to promote establishment of sheep and goat units in the Union Territory with formal announcement of a dedicated allocation of Rs. 10 crore under CAPEX for establishment of these units. “Integrated Sheep Development Scheme is an innovative initiative of the government which […]
J&K Bank commissions5 ATMs in Pulwama
Srinagar: At J&K Bank, customer comfort remains the focus of all our policies and practices. Expanding the network of ATMs across the region is part of this policy, as they provide faster, hassle-free and reliable banking services to the people far beyond the normal working hours of the bank. J&K Bank Chairman and Managing Director […]
Villages along LoC finally connected with national electricity grid after 7 decades
Kupwara (Kashmir): Shouts of ‘Bijli’ from thrilled villagers lit up the face of Kupwara Deputy Commissioner Anshul Garg after efforts for over a year finally connected habitats in Keran and Machil in far north Kashmir to the national power grid, ending an over seven-decade-long wait for people living in these areas along the Line of […]