Piaggio strengthens relationship with J&K Bank
Srinagar: Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL), a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group and India’s leading manufacturer of small commercial vehicles today extended the arrangement with Jammu and Kashmir’s largest lender J&K Bank to provide the latest financial schemes to its customers. This strategic tie-up will provide employment opportunities across the state of […]
J&K Bank hits 10-year low after reports of raid at former chairman’s residence
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank shares fell 10 percent intraday on June 19 after a media report indicated that former chairman residence has been raided by Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB). The stock touched a day’s low of Rs 33.50, the lowest price since May 2009. At 1238 hours IST, it was quoting at Rs 34.40, down […]
Steps afoot to boost tourism sector: Govt
Mega underground aquarium to come up at Zabarwan foothills
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Governor, K Skandan, Wednesday reiterated Government’s commitments to strengthen tourism infrastructure in the State and added that various measures are underway to boost the tourism sector. The Advisor made these remarks during his visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden here today. Principal Secretary Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Dr. Asgar Hassan […]
J&K sets up business unit at Shirdi, Guv Malik inaugurates
Srinagar:J&K Bank, the state-owned premier financial institution, Monday inaugurated its new branch at Shirdi, Maharashtra that will offer a comprehensive range of financial products besides other banking services. J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik inaugurated state-of-the-art business unit in presence of the bank’s Chairman and MD Rajesh Kumar Chhibber along withExecutive President P K Tikoo, Zonal […]
SKUAST-K conducts field day on poultry
Srinagar: A field day on poultry was conducted under ‘Mera Gaon Mera Gorow’ Programme by SKUAST-K at village Busserbugh on Tuesday, a statement issued by the University said here. The programme was supported by ICAR-Poultry Seed Project, Division of LPM. The theme of programme was “Profitable backyard poultry production”. About 50 farmers who rear backyard […]
Officials directed to fast pace environmental conservation projects
SRINAGAR: The Advisor to Governor K K Sharma Monday directed the officers to ensure that the ecological concerns in consonance with the local landscape and environment are taken into consideration while undertaking conservation of environment and water bodies maintaining that these should be fast paced. The Advisor was reviewing the progress of work on the […]
4th BoD meeting of JKIDFC held, progress of infra projects reviewed
SRINAGAR: Financial Commissioner, Finance, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Monday chaired the 4th Board of Directors’ meeting of Jammu & Kashmir Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation Ltd. Financial Commissioner who is also Chairman & Managing Director of Jammu & Kashmir Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation Ltd reviewed the working of JKIDFC and obtained the status on action taken […]
JKEDI holds orientation prog for students
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) Monday held an orientation program for the students of Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS), Sonwar at its Pampore campus. The program was held at JKEDI Main campus in which 55 students of 10th standard along with their teachers and trainers participated. The orientation program was part […]
Rs 370 cr disbursed among construction workers since 2011: Labour Dept
SRINAGAR: Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, Sunday urged the Employment Department to provide all assistance to unemployed educated youth in the State in their hunt for jobs in the ever-expanding domestic and global markets. He said the focus of employment exchanges should be on vocational guidance and career counseling and these exchanges should […]
Training on JK PaySys system held for HODs, dealing assistants held
LEH: One day training on JK PaySys system for HODs and dealing assistants of various state government departments of Leh district was held at DC Conference Hall on Saturday. JK Payment System (Pay Manager) is an another big step towards achieving the dream of Digital India which provides common and integrated platform for DDO’s to […]