Handicraft dealers directed to get registration, renewal
SRINAGAR: According to the Deputy Director Handicrafts Quality control Srinagar all the dealers dealing with Handicrafts business in the tourist areas of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh divisions of the state and Shikara Hawkers in Dal and Nigeen Lake, are hereby informed to register/renew their shops / business establishment with the Directorate of Handicrafts without any […]
Tribal Affairs schemes: Union Joint Secretary reviews implementation
SRINAGAR: Union Joint Secretary Tribal Affairs, M R Tshering Monday chaired a meeting to review the implementation of various developmental works and schemes being run by the Tribal Affairs Department, Jammu and Kashmir. On the occasion, the Union Joint Secretary directed that the Department should hold more awareness programmes so that the tribal community can […]
Dir Horticulture seeks developing of high density nurseries in each district
SRINAGAR: Director Horticulture, Ajaz Ahamd Bhat Monday said that the focus of horticulture department should be on small and marginal farmers for their upliftment. Bhat made these remarks while chairing a review meeting of various departmental activities and different horticulture related schemes. During the meeting, Director took a comprehensive review of horticulture and allied activities […]
Developmental scenario in Kathua reviewed
KATHUA: Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Sheetal Nanda, Monday chaired a meeting to take overall review of developmental scenario of Kathua district as the In-charge Secretary for monitoring the development related activities in the district. At the outset, DDC, Dr. Raghav Langer presented the district profile besides overall status of developmental projects, implementation of […]
Sethar Sangam notified as bat manufacturing cluster
ANANTNAG: The state government on Sunday declared Sethar Sangam as Notified Industrial Zone for Cricket Bat Manufacturing Cluster. The announcement was made by Principal Secretary, Tourism, Industries & Commerce (I&C), Navin Kumar Choudhary, at a function here held here in which District Development Commissioner Anantnag, Khalid Jahangir, Managing Director SIDCO, Director Industries & Commerce, ADDC […]
Rabbit rearing industry can bring huge dividends for rearers in JK: Dr Samoon
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Animal, Sheep and Fisheries Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon Saturday said that Rabbit rearing industry can emerge as a multi-crore industry for its wool and meat value in the State. Dr Samoon said this during his tour to Angora Rabbit Farm Wussan in Pattan area of north Kashmir. He said that there is […]
Officials discusses developmental activities in Budgam district
BUDGAM: Commissioner Secretary, Forest and Information Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, who is also In-charge Secretary for Budgam district for monitoring the developmental works, today chaired a meeting to take overall review of the progress of developmental activities being initiated in the district. The meeting was attended by CCF Kashmir Farooq Ahmad Geelani, Director Information Gulzar Ahmad, […]
Secy Horticulture reviews progress of developmental works
KUPWARA: Secretary Horticulture Department, Manzoor Ahmad Lone asked all line departments to speed up developmental works and ensure that targets fixed for the year are completed within the stipulated time frame. The Secretary, who is also In-charge Secretary of District Kupwara for monitoring developmental works and other activities, was addressing his maiden review meeting, here […]
‘Grills Bistro & Kitchen’ inaugurated in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The much anticipated culinary project, Grills Bistro & Kitchen, opened its doors for the foodies in Kashmir on Saturday. The classical fine-dine service at Parraypora Baghat, was inaugurated on Saturday 28th July, 2019 in the presence of reputed names in the business, media, and entrepreneurial fraternity of Kashmir. “With its one of a kind […]
Advisor Sharma attends 36th GST council meeting
DEHRADUN: Advisor to Governor, KK Sharma Saturday attended the 36th GST council meeting via video conference which was held under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman. The Advisor is in Dehradun, uttarakhand in connection with attending the conclave of Himalayan States. During the meeting, the council decided to redeem the rate of GST […]