J&K Bank organises DLRC meeting in Baramulla
Srinagar: To review performance of the banks operating in the district for the quarters ending March (FY 2019-20) & June (FY 2020-21), J&K Bank conducted a District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting of Baramulla district that was chaired by the District Development Commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo. The meeting, organized by the Lead Bank […]
Valley traders aghast as govt orders to clear tax dues till Oct 31
Srinagar: The business community in Jammu and Kashmir have expressed serious concerns after the government has directed them to pay the taxes till October 31st, 2020. The traders have said that they have already suffered huge losses and are not a position to pay taxes at this juncture, saying that the deadline for paying the […]
Drought like situation hits Almond produce in Kashmir
Pulwama: Almond growers in almost all areas of Kashmir valley are a worried lot as the region has not witnessed any rainfall during the past four months. Leading almond growers hailing from different area of Pulwama and Budgam districts said that continuous hot and humid conditions have had an adverse affect on their crop and […]
Be cautious about fake appointment orders: JK Bank
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has cautioned the general public about the fake appointment orders issued by some miscreants who are trying to befool the gullible people by issuing such fake letters. Notably, the advertisement for recruitment of Banking Associates and Probationary officers has already been made public and it is reiterated in the statement […]
Increase employability: Plans for introduction of vocational courses discussed
Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad and Commissioner/Secretary to Government Higher Education Department Talat Pervez Rohella on Tuesday batted for “substantially increasing” the employability of college students in Jammu and Kashmir and frame the additional vocational courses of study accordingly. Addressing a meeting to discuss formulation of modules for undergraduate/post-graduate programmes for running […]
JKHPMC to setup two Control Atmospheric Stores in JK
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Navin K Choudhary, Monday reviewed the functioning of Jammu and Kashmir Horticulture Produce Marketing Corporation (JKHPMC) Limited. Managing Director, JKHPMC gave a detailed presentation explaining various initiatives taken up by JKHPMC to make the Corporation vibrant and viable as well. Navin Choudhary stressed upon the MD, JKHPMC to map […]
Trade body seek intervention of Lt Guv in saving MSME sector in JK
Jammu: A Jammu-based industry association on Monday sought the intervention of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to safeguard the badly-hit MSME sector in the union territory. “We request Lt Governor for his kind intervention to save the MSME sector, being run by the sons of the soil who are providing employment to lakhs of the local […]
Strained relations: Saudi stops supply of oil on deferred payments to Pak
Islamabad: Pakistan has not received the oil on deferred payments from Saudi Arabia since May as a deal signed between the two close allies for provision of USD 3.2 billion worth of the fuel under the arrangement expired two months ago. The USD 3.2 billion Saudi oil facility was part of the USD 6.2-billion Saudi […]
J&K Bank Treasury branches to remain open today in J&K, Ladakh
Srinagar: In order to enable smooth payments to the beneficiaries of PM-KISAN under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojna, J&K Bank’s all Treasury business units shall remain open on August 9, 2020 (Sunday)in the Union Territory of J&K and Ladakh. Notably, on the initiative taken by the Prime Minister Narinder Modi, the Ministry of […]
Horticulture opening new vistas in Kishtwar district
KISHTWAR: District administration Kishtwar is focusing on horticulture sector to boost farm income and strengthen local economy. Area expansion and rejuvenation of existing orchards with high density planting has been prioritised to fully tap the horticulture potential available in the district, an official of the district administration said. To attract youth, technological intervention and spreading […]