Plantation of high density apple goes up in South Kashmir
Pulwama: The demand for plantation of high density apple has increased in Southern districts with people preferring to cut down their apple and almond trees to start afresh with plantation of high density apple. Imported varieties of apple that yield more fruit, consume less fertilizer and pesticide is in greater demand in southern Kashmir. Earlier, […]
No intent to promote liquor vends near schools, religious places: Govt
Jammu: There has been no intention to promote liquor vends near schools, religious places or hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Monday, noting that the new excise policy for the year 2019-20 aims at balancing the aspirations of various stakeholders. The excise policy is announced every year to define the duties and procedures to […]
JK Bank planning to open more branches on the Pilgrim Circuit across country: Parvez Ahmed
Governor inaugurates JK Bank Business Unit at Ajmer, prays for peace and prosperity in state.
Ajmer: Extending its footwork beyond the state, J&K Bank today inaugurated a state-of-the-art business unit at famous Diggi Chowk in Ajmer near the shrine of great Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, which was inaugurated by Sh. Satya Pal Malik, the Governor J&K state in presence of Chairman and CEO, JK Bank Parvez Ahmed; Dr Sanjeev […]
306 projects costing Rs 1241.65 cr approved for funding
2512 projects with cumulative investment of Rs 6565 cr cleared till date
JAMMU: The High-Powered Committee (HPC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce, Navin K Chaudhary approved for funding fresh lot of 306 projects involving an investment of Rs 1241.65 crore. HPC, constituted by the Governor’s Administration for clearing languishing and key infrastructure projects for expeditious completion, has in its […]
Create digital literacy among rural masses, says K Skandan
JAMMU: Advisor to Governor, K. Skandan, Saturday underscored the need for greater awareness about the Common Service Centres (CSCs) functioning in the State so that maximum rural masses are made aware about the concept of investment, financial literacy and investor awareness programmes. The Advisor was interacting with the officers of Information Technology Department during his […]
Skandan flags off new state of Art SRTC bus fleet
Jammu: Advisor to Governor, K Skandan today flagged of 16 new state of Art buses of Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) from Tourist Receipt Centre (TRC), Jammu. It is pertinent to mention that with introduction of these state of Art modernized new buses to the already operating fleet of the JKSRTC, the […]
ADC Kishtwar reviews implementation of PM-SYM
Kishtwar: Additional Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pawan Parihar, chaired a meeting of concerned district officers here to discuss the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan scheme for unorganised workers. The concerned officers were directed by ADC to ensure sharing the list of all the eligible unorganised workers (Construction/labour Workers and Anganwadi/ASHA workers and casual labours) […]
State Cooperative Bank convenes meet
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir State Co-operative Bank convened district level technical committee, DLTC meeting for fixation of scale of finance for various allied agricultural activities in the five districts of Srinagar, Ganderbal, Budgam, Leh and Kargil. The meeting as per a statement issued here was presided over by MD State Cooperative Bank, M. Lateif and […]
E-archive website having historical data released
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Culture, Saleem Shishgar, today inaugurated a web portal containing digitized records of the State archives having important historical and culturally valued documents. The portal www.archives.jk.gov.in will enable researches and scholars across the globe to easily access the historical data of Jammu and Kashmir from 1724 AD to 1985. Pertinently, the exercise of […]
Skill dev in livestock sector to enhance youth employability: Dr Samoon
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Transport Departments, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, today said that promotion of skill-based training in livestock sector will enhance youth employability and entrepreneurship culture in the state. The Principal Secretary was speaking at a meeting he convened to review the skill development in the livestock sector. The […]