J&K Bank clocks century in Srinagar branch-network
SRINAGAR: As part of measures to enhance ease of banking for its growing customer base, J&K Bank Monday dedicated a new branch for public at Tengpora, Srinagar. The latest addition has taken the branch count in Srinagar zone to one hundred. The Bank’s General Manager and Divisional Head Kashmir, Tabassum Nazir inaugurated the branch in […]
DC Kulgam reviews physical, financial status of NABARD, Languishing, TAPs
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-din Bhat Monday reviewed physical and financial progress made under Languishing, NABARD and Transit Accommodation Projects (TAPs) under execution through PWD (R&B) sector in the district. The meeting was informed about the ongoing execution of road upgradation and construction works taken up in the district. It was also […]
Director, JKEDI releases newsletter ‘J&K Entrepreneur’
Special edition of newsletter dedicated to upcoming G20 summit
SRINAGAR: The Director, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) Monday released a special edition of the Institute’s newsletter dedicated to India’s G20 presidency of 2023. This edition of the newsletter focuses on startups, innovation and incubation. “The G-20 India presidency presents a unique opportunity for startups and investors to benefit from a global platform. […]
Agriculture deptt, NABARD organise awareness prog for Bankers, other stakeholders
Atal Dulloo for removing bottlenecks in financing, Bank Credit to FPOs
JAMMU: The Department of Agriculture, Jammu, in collaboration with NABARD Monday organised one day “Awareness Program for Bankers and other stakeholders’ on financing/Bank credit to Farmer Producer Organizations at Kisan Ghar Talab Tillo, Jammu. Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, was chief guest on the occasion. DGM NABARD, Anamika, gave a detailed […]
2nd leg of Kissan Samparak Abhiyan under HADP held across Ramban
RAMBAN: The 2nd leg of three day ongoing Farmer Orientation Programme ‘Kisan Sampark Abhiyan’ under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) was held across eleven Blocks of the district Ramban. All the stakeholders including the allied departments, besides PRIs and farmers participated in the programme. People turned up in large numbers and were keen to […]
New designs give fresh lease of life to Kashmir’s carpet industry
Srinagar: Taking to innovation and adapting new designs, including colour combinations have worked wonders in reviving Kashmir’s famed carpet industry which was staring into oblivion just few years ago. Carpets were mainly seen as pieces of flooring but converting calligraphic works and paintings into wall hangings has given a boost to the demand for Kashmiri […]
Advisor Bhatnagar visits JKAIDCLs’ Cold Store project
Inspects development works
NEW DELHI: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Friday visited Cold Store Project of Jammu and Kashmir Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited (JKAIDCL) at Lawrence Road here and inspected the ongoing developmental works there. During the visit, Advisor Bhatnagar was briefed about the expansion and modernization of 4400 MT Cold Store Project being established […]
Director Agriculture inaugurates 2 Hi tech polyhouse at Wathoora, Budgam
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Friday inaugurated two Hi-tech poly house at Wathoora of Chadoora, Budgam. During his visit to the sub- division, the Director took stock of the agriculture scenario in the area. Speaking to the farmers of different areas of the sub-division, the Director said that the department is working […]
Tourism Directorate Jammu organises ‘Bike Rally’ from Jammu to Sinthan Kishtwar
JAMMU: In its endeavour to promote off beat tourist destinations and rural tourism in Jammu region, the Directorate of Tourism Jammu is organizing maiden two Day ‘Sinthan Festival 2023’ at Sinthan Kishtwar. As a part of the upcoming festivities at Sinthan Kishtwar, a Bike Rally was flagged off from Jammu to Sinthan Kishtwar today. A […]
Secy. Tourism holds consultations with stakeholders
Stresses on close coordination, assures ease of regulatory processes
SRINAGAR: As part of his stakeholder consultations, Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Syed Abid Rasheed Shah Thursday held a marathon interactive session with representatives of various segments of the local tourism industry represented by KHARA-KHAROF coordination committee here. Complimenting the stakeholders on the beginning of a good tourism season, the Tourism Secretary hoped that it would […]