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Srinagar May 16:The cottage industry in the Valley which employed hundreds of the artisans in the past is on the verge of extinction.
The industry watchers said the official apathy and the mass production in the factories have dealt a severe blow to the industry which produced unique hand-made products craftily designed by the local artisans.

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Kulgam, May 15: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Taj Mohiuddin laid the foundation stone of modernization of Grimtoo canal here Tuesday.
The project is expected to cost around Rs 100 crore and would be completed under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme.

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Ganderbal, May 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday said good roads enhance economic activities.
The chief minister reviewed the progress of works under roads and bridges sector in Ganderbal constituency at a meeting of officers here.

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Srinagar, May 15: A three-day International Buyer-Seller Meet organized by Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) which kick-started Monday is turning out to be a big boon for local artisans.

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Srinagar, May 15: Adding another feather to his crown, Managing Director Jammu and Kashmir Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (JKHPMC), Syed Rafiq Ahmad Furahi, has been selected for prestigious Glory of India Award-2012.

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Srinagar, May 15: Minister of State for R&B, Agriculture, Horticulture, Health and Medical Education, Javed Ahmad Dar asked officers to take up only those works which are approved by the competent authorities.

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Handwara, May 15: Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo Tuesday said the Government had launched several welfare schemes for transformation of socio-economic condition of poor and destitute of the State and called upon the deserved persons to come forward and take full benefits of these schemes through Social Welfare department.

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Srinagar, May 15: Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) has been given the ‘Powerline Award 2012’ as the ‘Best Performing Generation Company of the Country-hydro’ category.

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Srinagar, May 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday advised the traders of Kashmir to be honest in dispatching their duties.
“Adulteration of silk and saffron and selling machine-made shawls and claiming them to be hand-made ones has given a bad name to Kashmir arts.