JKMPCL hikes milk procurement price
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Milk Producer Cooperative Limited (JKMPCL) which markets Snowcap brand of dairy products, has increased milk procurement prices in Kashmir and Jammu regions, thus benefiting a large number of dairy farmers. According to JKMPCL, the milk procurement prices have been increased by Rs 15 per kg fat of milk in Kashmir region […]
Annual Plan for Kargil District approved at 125.50 Cr
KARGIL: The Annual General Council meeting of LAHDC Kargil on Saturday approved Rs 125.50 cr Annual District Plan for Kargil District for the year 2019-2020 here today. The meeting was chaired by Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor LAHDC Kargil, Feroz Ahmed Khan. Giving a brief presentation of physical and financial achievements registered during the last […]
Functioning of Cooperatives reviewed during high level meet
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Governor Khurshid Ahmad Ganai Friday chaired separate meetings to take stock of the functioning of Cooperatives and Tribal Affairs Departments. The meetings discussed the overall functioning of these departments and took a detailed review of performance, achievements and targets achieved by the respective Departments. While reviewing the Cooperatives Department’s functioning, the Advisor […]
Officials from Handicraft Dept inspect dealers, erring traders fined
SRINAGAR: On the instructions of Director Handicrafts, Inder Jeet, Deputy Director Handicrafts, Quality Control, Zeenat Ara along with the field enforcement team of Quality Control Handicrafts conducted a surprise inspection of Handicraft dealers located at Boulevard, Nishat and adjoining Tourist Areas. During the course of inspection, some of the dealers were found violating the norms […]
Vespa introduces Urban Club range of scooties
Srinagar: Piaggio on Friday announced the launch of its new refreshingly colorful 125CC range -Vespa Urban Club, a statement issued by the company said here. The lifestyle scooter joins the portfolio of meticulously finished products from the iconic house of Vespa such as SXL, VXL and Elegante, and comes in four vibrant colours of Azzurro […]
Transporters seek early redressal of issues
SRINAGAR: A delegation of Transporters Thursday called on Principal Secretary Transport Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon and sought early redressal of their demands. Transport Commissioner S.P. Vaid, RTO Jammu, Dhantar Singh, Additional Transport Commissioner Ajaz Abdullah, Special Secretary Transport Amit Sharma, RTO Kashmir Akramulla Tak, Assistant transport Commissioner Swarn Singh were also present on the […]
Anantnag attack, a setback for tourist arrivals in Kashmir
Tour Operators say such incidents encourage cancellations
Srinagar: After witnessing an increase in tourist arrivals during last few days, Kashmir’s hospitality industry has received a set-back due to the fidayeen attack at Anantnag on Wednesday as local stakeholders say such incidents encourage cancellations. As per official figures, number of tourist arrivals during last few days had witnessed an upsurge with more than […]
Banks asked to expedite issuance of Kisan credit cards
District-wise action plan also reviewed
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Transport, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon Thursday chaired a meeting of officials to review the district-wise action plan and the status of Kisan Credit Card Scheme. The meeting was attended by DGM NABARD; Director Fisheries; Director Codes; Director Animal Husbandry, Kashmir; Director Sheep Husbandry, Kashmir. The Deputy […]
Status of state, central sponsored schemes under Agri, allied sectors reviewed
SRINAGAR: Secretary Agriculture Production Department (APD) Manzoor Ahmad Lone Thursday chaired a meeting to review the status of various State and Centrally-sponsored schemes under implementation in Agriculture and allied sectors at Lalmandi Srinagar. Secretary urged upon the officers for submission of perspective plans under the agriculture sector to increase farm income. The implementation of centrally-sponsored […]
Over Rs 2.05 lakh cr bank frauds in 11 years
J&K Bank Ltd reported 142 such cases of Rs 1639.9 crore
J&K Bank Ltd reported 142 such cases of Rs 1639.9 crore