Pulwama fruit, vegetable traders stage protest, demand opening of Mandi
Pulwama: Pulwama fruit and vegetable Mandi traders on Thursday staged a protest outside fruit and Vegetable Mandi Prichoo and demanded opening of Mandi as the same has remained shut since 05 August 2019. The traders assembled outside the main gate of the Mandi and demanded that they should be allowed to resume work at an […]
Lakanpur Toll Post row: Restrictions imposed in parts of Kathua district after violent protests
Jammu: Authorities on Tuesday morning imposed restrictions in areas falling under jurisdiction of two police stations in Kathua district after violent protests broke out at newly established Toll Post at Lakhanpur leaving four people injured. “Restrictions are being imposed in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kathua and Police Station Lakhanpur,” Senior Superintendent of Police Kathua […]
Airtel expands 4G footprint deeper into rural pockets of Ladakh
Leh: Over a dozen remote villages in the twin districts of Leh and Kargil in the Union Territory of Ladakh got their first 4G experience on Tuesday over Bharti Airtel’s ultra-fast network, a company spokesperson said. Airtel was the first operator to launch the 4G services in Ladakh and has the widest 4G footprint in […]
Minor minerals mining operations: Govt orders fast tracking of Environment Clearance Process
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government Thursday ordered the fast tracking of Environment Clearance Process in minor minerals mining operations across J&K. The order issued by the Forest, Ecology and Environment Department and Industries and Commerce Department said that in view of the acute and unprecedented shortage of key material for development works and challenging […]
Eid eve: Markets lack fervor and charm
Lockdowns due to rising COVID-19 cases affecting businesses in Kashmir
Srinagar: The back-to-back lockdowns due to rising COVID-19 cases in Kashmir have had their effect on businesses in the valley as the hustle and bustle associated with Eid al-Adha was missing from markets with only two days left for the Muslim festival. Shops in some areas of the city and elsewhere in the valley opened […]
Lockdown: Only essential services, shops to open for two days in Sgr
Srinagar: Essential services shops will open for two days on 29 and 30 July with strict adherence to notified COVID-19 preventive guidelines in Srinagar. The two-day relaxation in lockdown has been given in view of the Eid festival later this week. The shops dealing in essential services and commodities will open from 9 am to […]
Availability of sacrificial animals, essential commodities for Eid ul Azha reviewed
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan Monday chaired a meeting to review market checking and availability of essential commodities and sacrificial animals in view of the Eid ul Azha festival. The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole; Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Vijay Kumar; Director Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer […]
Fuel pump owners in Punjab to shut shops on Jul 29 to protest against high tax rates
Chandigarh: Fuel pump owners in Punjab on Sunday said they will keep their petrol pumps shut on July 29 in protest against the high rate of taxes on petrol and diesel that is adversely affecting their business. Paramjit Singh, president of the Petrol Pump Dealers Association, said the fuel in Punjab is costlier than in […]
Kashmir saffron gets GI certification
Jammu: Saffron grown in Kashmir has received the geographical indication (GI) tag, with Lieutenant Governor G C Murmu saying that it is a major historic step in bringing the valley’s brand on the global map. The Union government issued a certificate of GI registration for the saffron grown in the Kashmir Valley, an official spokesperson […]
Lt Guv calls for establishing cattle feed units in JK
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu Friday unveiled a comprehensive policy and guidelines for establishment of Cattle Feed Processing Units and Fodder Development in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The guidelines specify incentives and subsidy that will be available for establishment of Cattle Feed Processing Units and Fodder Development. Complimenting the Animal & […]