Govt estimates Rs 500 cr loss to crops due to early snowfall
Jammu: The government has assessed Rs 500 crore losses to the state’s agriculture and horticulture sectors due to the recent heavy snowfall and urged the Centre to provide relief to the affected farmers. Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam urged the central government to depute a team to the state to assess the damages caused […]
After handicraft, Govt ignoring fruit industry in Kashmir: Tarigami
Srinagar: CPI (M) senior leader and MLA Kulgam, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami on Monday said that the government has utterly failed to implement crop insurance scheme in the Valley. Tarigami as per a statement issued here said that they urged the government several times in the past to implement crop insurance scheme here but it has […]
SKUAST issues advisory for orchards affected by snowfall
Srinagar: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir Monday issued an advisory for the orchards affected by the snowfall elaborating a number of steps for the growers to protect the produce from damages. As per the advisory, growers have been asked to drain out excess water from the orchards by making drainage channels. […]
J&K Bank extends date for POs to Nov 10
Srinagar: J&K Bank has extended the date of submission of application forms for the posts of Probationary Officer up to November 10, 2018. Earlier the last date was November 06, 2018. Notably, the eligible candidates were asked to submit online application from October 20, 2018, for the post of Probationary Officers.
Former Dir Info apologizes for ‘defamatory’ posts against J&K Bank
Srinagar: Former Director, Information Department and Chairman at Kashmir Society International, Farooq Renzu Shah has tendered an apology in public for uploading defamatory posts against the state’s premier institution, J&K Bank. While clarifying about J&K Bank posts on social network site – Facebook – Renzu Shah has said that after the Governor of the state stated […]
Aadhaar authentication for withdrawing subsidy to continue: UIDAI
NEW DELHI: Aadhaar-issuing authority UIDAI said that beneficiaries can continue to withdraw LPG subsidy and other government payments using Aadhaar authentication from micro-ATMs at their doorstep. Legal opinion on the Supreme Court verdict that restricted the use of the national biometric ID Aadhaar has stated that banks can continue with Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) […]
Oil companies cut petrol, diesel prices marginally
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices Thursday were reduced for the first time in over two months because of a drop in the cost of production, according to state-owned oil firms. Petrol price was cut by 21 paise per litre and diesel by 11 paise, a price notification issued by state retailers said. This is […]
Guv lauds J&K Bank for its vibrant fin ecosystem
Srinagar: Appreciating the J&K Bank’s role in creating a vibrant financial ecosystem across the state that keeps on empowering the people of all sections of the society, Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday said “Today is going to be historic in another way as well. For, responding to my request of looking into the adjustment […]
Governor e-inaugurates 41 J&K Bank Ultra Small Branches, multiple CSR initiatives
Thanks Chairman, Bank's Board for absorbing 582 Banking Associates
Srinagar, Oct 17: Inauguration of 35 Ultra Small Branches by J&K Bank to connect 111 remote and unbanked villages of Leh Ladakh is a great step towards facilitating the people of these areas. Not only will the people avail the different banking services through these outlets but will witness steady development in their economy as well. […]
