Tourism deptt starts cross country tours at famous tourist spots

He further said that the FAM tour is supported by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism and hospitality support was jointly by Orchard Retreat & Spa, Srinagar, Radisson Srinagar and Pahalgam, Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Shaw Inn, Gulmarg, Grand Mumtaz, Gulmarg, JK Cable Car Corporation, Safa Eats & Treats, Smith Places Group of houseboats and Stay Pattern Hospitality services to make it more successfully.

The event was part of a series by J&K Tourism to promote tourism potential and varied tourism products of the Union Territory.

President, KCC&I, appealed to the business community to avail this Special One Time Settlement Scheme to settle their accounts and avail this opportunity to get benefitted.

Speaking on the occasion, DG Horticulture assured that the department is committed to provide all type of help to the to the far-flung areas of the valley.

Three day event was inaugurated by the Minster for Tourism, Culture and Archaeology Government of Telangana Sri. V Srinivas Goud, while interacting with the participating state representatives he assured full cooperation of Government of Telangana and announced that a special desk will be opened in the office of Directorate of Tourism Telangana for assisting stakeholders in smooth interchange of best practices between Telangana and J&K.

The Kashmir Handicrafts Exhibition at Greater Noida will continue till 3rd of December 2021and the Participants from Kashmir are expected to do a good business. From the Kashmir region crafts like Pashmina, Sozni, Wood Carving, Crewel, Paper Machie would be on display and sale.

While expressing his views, the Director said that Potato Grading /Processing plays an important role in ensuring that only healthy and high-quality potato seed tubers are stored and subsequently provided to the farmers.

Thousands of people thronged the J&K Pavilion where stall holders displayed their commodities and exhibited their talent of indigenous art and craft of J&K having worldwide recognition.

Block Development Chairperson Aloosa along with other PRIs were present on the occasion, besides a large number of progressive orchardists, particularly those belonging to Tribal population, attended at the camp. Besides

While talking to Rising Kashmir, Chairman J&K Hotelier Club, Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya said it is a proud moment for the trade as his vast experience in the general trade and hospitality sector would go a long way to help the economic sector in the Valley.

Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, Director General, Horticulture, Kashmir (Mission Director, MIDH, J&K) also participated in the meeting, wherein 10 projects were approved, out of which 06 CA Projects belong to J&K, UT.

Addressing the concerned officers by virtual mode, the Director reiterated the importance of reaching the benefits of these centrally sponsored schemes to each and every farmer at grass root level.

On the occasion, Commissioner Secretary Tourism Sarmad Hafeez said that the place is one of the finest destinations in the world where one can witness the unending sight of beautiful Wular Lake.

Posts Rs 111.09 Cr net profit for Sept quarter

Addressing the meeting Director Agriculture said that we had a satisfied Kharief season and we are expecting good results for the Rabi season as well. He said that Department this year has initiated a valley wide drive to promote the cultivation of oilseeds (mustard) under national mission on edible oils so that more uncovered areas could be brought under this commercially important crop.

Attends Film Tourism symposium in Mumbai

During the meeting, the Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal apprised the visiting dignitary of various initiatives that are being executed by the Department in the valley. He also presented a detailed overview of various CSSs and flagship programmes under implementation here.

During the meeting, the DG took review of all the Departmental schemes and emphasized upon all the officers and concerned agencies for timely completion of given targets. He urged the officer to make proper and full expenditure and said that low expenditure on the part of any officer shall not be accepted.

"I will try my best to take the issues of our members in particular and that of general trade in general with the higher authorities so that all economic sectors receive a huge boost," he said.

The DG then took review of both the districts and instructed the field functionaries to give wide publicity to different departmental Schemes with special focus on newly launched Modified High Density Scheme and Nursery Development Scheme.

Speaking on the occasion, the Director said that the department is committed to revive the past glory of the saffron sector and with the help of National Saffron Mission they have come a long way. He said the department is working to increase the reach of this most expensive spice to the newer areas, markets and to showcase it to the National and International marketing platforms.

The Director emphasized upon strengthening the accountability and transparent mechanism during the course of implementation of various centrally sponsored schemes.

The DG later interacted with the field staff of the district and directed them to give wide publicity to different Departmental Schemes with special focus on newly launched Modified High Density Scheme and Nursery Development Scheme.

Experts on job, services to be restored soon: PRO

Airtel will offer an attractive cashback of Rs 6,000 to customers who purchase a new smartphone price upto Rs 12,000 (appx.) from leading brands. Over 150 smartphones are eligible for this benefit. To know more about the initiative and the list of eligible handsets visit https://www.airtel.in/4g-upgrade.

As the festive season is all set to knock, the customers also are gearing up to make their sort after purchase of various household items, utility appliances, gifts for friends & family also things that become more pronounced are home loans, car loans, EMIs on various products etc. It’s time to celebrate make the long-awaited purchase.

Dr. Samoon visited the Govt. Polytechnic College IUST and discussed various academic and infrastructure related matters of the said college. Dr. Samoon said that the Government under skill development programme, is committed to impart skill-based quality education for providing need based, technical and professional human resources to the community.

While interacting with the farmers of the area, the Director said that Oilseed is one of the important crops of Kashmir Valley. He said that using quality seeds provided by the Department and doing its cultivation on modern scientific lines could fetch better returns to the farmers.

He also assured that the matter will be taken up with the Government and due compensation as admissible under SDRF will be provided. He further advised that farmers should shift towards HD cultivation as the same has protection against Hailstorm in form of anti-hail net. He further assured that the Government is committed to bring the fruit cultivation under Fasal Bima Yojna so that the farmers are well compensated and their incomes are stabilized. PRI members and orchardists of the area also demanded that the KCC loan of the affected orchardists should be waived off. Replying to that DG Horticulture assured that the matter will be taken up with the Government.

Assures affected farmers of assistance

The DG initiated and led the sanitation drive at the premises of Horticulture Complex Rajbagh Srinagar. He was joined by Chief Horticulture Officer Srinagar, Pulwama, Bandipora besides other officers/officials of the Department.

In this event the sales manager Zuhaib Fayaz briefed the participants about the features of the vehicle and the complete variant lineup and date of booking commencement for the most awaited SUV of the year, the XUV700, the statement added.

525 deserving students to get free coaching

Review marketing, post-harvest Management infrastructure related to Horticulture

Aims to fully transition to domestically manufactured STBs by end of 2021

While expressing his views Senior Regional Manager AFC India Ltd. Shri S.B.Katiyar gave details of two schemes of Small Farmer’s Agri Business Consortium (SFAC) i.e Equity Grant and Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme (EG&CGF) and Venture Capital Assistance (VCA). He said and described, Equity Grant Scheme extent support to the equity base of farmer producer companies by providing matching equity grants.

Review post-harvest management infrastructure

CS flags off many adventure activities

The minster visited the site with an objective to develop handicrafts in Kashmir and provide skill education to the artisans who are associated with the crafts.

Union Min Chandrasekhar visits Budgam, inaugurates SDH Charar-i-Sharief

A team of officers from the Tourism Department, these days, is on a visit to Hyderabad to interact with members of tourism trade, media, film makers and other stakeholders.

This is the major outreach by the J & K Tourism Department in recent months in South India after Chennai. The Tourism Department has undertaken a massive interactive programme with tour operators and media across major cities of the country and so far cities like Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Ahmedabad have been covered under the programme. These are the areas from where J&K receives a major chunk of tourists.

He was accompanied by Associate Director Extension, SKUAST-Kashmir Chief Horticulture Officer Shopian, Scientist from KVK, Balpora Shopian besides other field functionaries of the Department.

The farm which is the oldest Rabbit Rearing Farm in Kashmir (Established in 1962)works under the ages of SKUAST-K. The experts of the farm including Dr. Irfan acquainted the students about the various breeds of Rabbit that are bred in the farm, which include Angora (German & French), New Zealand White, Soviet Chinchilla, Grey Giant and Dutch.

Kamili informed the Union Minister that in absence of the incentives, the cost of input of raw material has increased multi-fold with the result the cost of production has hiked up beyond selling price of other states.

The Principal Secretary also urged the officers to introduce insurance scheme for poultry. He asked them to import varieties of goat and sheep that are highly productive and demanded by the public. He also asked them to introduce mobile vans for AI to make it more accessible to farmers by reaching their doorsteps.

Earlier, Chief Agriculture officer Baramulla presented a detailed progress report regarding the production and marketing of sweet corn in Baramulla district.

Commits to 50% reduction in GHG emissions by FY31 across its operations

“When we saw the demand of our products increasing as people in Kashmir consume more products of Amul every day, our management decided to set up its branch in Kashmir valley. It was in 2013 we set up our first branch in the valley in Srinagar’s Nowgam area and it was in November 2020, we started packaging of our dairy products at Cheshmashahi milk plant”, the official said.

Manufactures eagerly waiting for tagging, says it will boost bat manufacturing industry in Valley

Director General Horticulture later thanked all the participants and ensured more such training will be conducted from time to time.

Entire industrial development package of Rs 28400 Cr should be routed through J&K Bank: Mushtaq Chaya

A Fir No 138/21 U/s 420,467,468,471 IPC has been registered in Police Station Batmaloo. During the course of the investigation, it has surfaced that vehicles of said accused persons namely Farooq Ahmad Baba & Nazir Ahmad Kuchay were earlier seized by the Court and on Thursday during the trial, the said accused persons produced fake insurance policies before the Court.

Stresses on enhancing credit flow to generate employment

As an additional facility, the Pashmina Lab of SKUASTatShuhama will furnish the results through email, thus helping in increasing the overall efficiency and expeditious delivery of results.

Says 85% units will face closure by Mar 22

The nineteen point memorandum presented to the minister details various issues and suggestions. KCCI demanded full loan waiver for small borrowers like artisans, weavers, farmers, transporters including auto-rickshaws and taxi cabs, shikara-wallahs, Travel Agents/ Tour operators, ATV & Ski Scooter Operators, Small Shop-Keepers, pony wallahs etc. up to two lacs.

They met heads of various bollywood banners including Endemol India Private Limited, Excel Entertainment Pvt Ltd, Vishesh Films, Yash Raj Films Pvt. Ltd, Reliance Entertainment, The Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd

The DG also visited many Low Cost Canning Centres in the district that have been established with the Departmental assistance by the private entrepreneurs.

The GM emphasized on improving the maintenance standards of tracks, level crossings and construction of boundary wall along the track in high speed sections. He also advised to make efforts to clear encroachment near the railway tracks to ensure safety. On improving the infrastructure the GM said that, greater focus should be on the Level crossings. They should be revamped and road surfaces should be improved. Moreover the road users should be sensitized not to cross the lines when the LC gates are closed.

Director Agriculture also chaired a review meeting of the Department in which he reviewed the status of implementation of different centrally sponsored schemes. He asked the concerned officers to work for the welfare and wellbeing of the farming community. He also visited the vegetable farm Kupwara.

Before the Chariot ride, the team of officers led by Additional Secretary, Tourism, Waseem Raja briefed the local media outside the Victoria Palace about the purpose of organising the promotional campaign ahead of Durga Puja holidays and highlighted the products and services offered by J&K Tourism.

“Presently our export figures are very low and our weavers are not getting orders, so there is a need to tap new international markets for which the Government of India and Jammu and Kashmir has to support,” he said.

The presentation highlighted the activities and the steps taken by the department during the last few months after the second wave of Covid-19 and the vaccination drive carried out by the Department to ensure that all tourism service providers and the tourism staff are fully vaccinated. He assured the travel trade and media that all COVID protocols are being followed in the UT to ensure safety of tourists and the service providers. He also laid emphasis on the art, culture, cuisine, natural beauty, adventure and Golf as a unique feature of the Tourism diversity in Jammu and Kashmir.

LG thanks PM, Union Agri Min

He asked the women farmers to go for integrated farming. “There is a great potential in mushroom, vegetable, barley, floriculture and other allied wings of agriculture wherein the farmers could not only earn a sustainable income but could also generate employment opportunities for the fellow farmers as well,” the Director said.

The beneficiaries including Mohammad Shafi Deeded S/o Mir Ahmad Deeded; Alam Din Khasana S/o Saini Khasana; Abdul Rehaman Bhara S/o Alam Din Bhara; Fareed Ahmad Khasana S/o Abdullah Khasana; Farooq Ahmad Chichi S/o Alam Din Chachi and Naik Alam S/o Faiz Mohd Khasana expressed their gratitude towards the DC and Revenue functionaries for timely settlement of their land compensation cases.

Speaking on the occasion, the District Sericulture Officer Pulwama informed that the market has improved this year and the trend is very encouraging. He asked the buyers to keep a positive attitude while purchasing cocoons from farmers.

‘Idea is to turn employees into owners’

Appeals LG to take cognizance of matter, preserve natural landscape, enforce accountability on violators

On spot directions were passed for organizing special training programs to inform the farmers of these far-flung areas regarding new and innovative agriculture and also instructed to invite the experts from agriculture allied departments to educate the farmers about the schemes being undertaken by their departments.

The meeting was also attended by Sudarshan Kumar, Director, Skill Development, Kuldip Sepolia, Additional Secretary, Skill Development, Abdul Majid, Joint Director, Handicrafts Kashmir and representatives of EPCH including Arshid Hussain Mir, Sidharth Tyagi and Adil Hussain.

A statement said, the delegation discussed measures for the welfare of artisans and need for augmenting infrastructure facilities to boost exports from Jammu and Kashmir.

He said the effective Covid-19 management by UT administration was the biggest confidence-building measure for the tourists to visit Kashmir. He said almost entire tourism stakeholders have been vaccinated which is set to infuse confidence among the visitors.

“Earlier also, the said company has been accused of destroying the high-altitude camping sites besides using unethical trade practice for the sole objective of earning huge profits at the cost of fragile environment. However, no action was taken by the government,” said Kathoo.

According to him, 1.2 percent is the lowest RoDTEP. “We appeal to the Union Commerce Minister to review and hike it as it will help in the revival of the ailing industry.”

Farmers training camps held in Srinagar, Bandipora

During his visit to various high-density orchards, he interacted with the farmers and patiently listened to their issues and demands. He assured them of redressal of their genuine issues.

The main focus of the training and awareness camp was summer care of high-density apple orchards. During the training, different aspects of summer care like summer pruning, fertigation, thinning out, mulching etc. were discussed and demonstrated.

Kick-starts sale of hi-tech vegetable seedlings

The meeting was organised by the Lead Bank Office Baramulla, and chaired by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Mohammad Ahsan Mir.

The main aim of the programme was to sensitize the people about basic health issues, hygiene and garbage disposal, using toilet and hand washing under the theme ‘Basic Health & Hygiene’. The programme was initiated by the Principal of the college Prof. (Dr) Mehmooda Regu during which faculty members guided and trained the students and local villagers.

Conducts extensive tour of Kupwara, reviews progress under CAPEX, central schemes

On the occasion, the Director-General also took a review of the developmental works at the Nursery. He then paid a visit to greenhouses and Nursery area and reviewed different cultural operations being carried out and stressed on timely completion of budding and other operations so as to propagate quality fruit plants.

Flags off sanitation drive along Great Lakes Trek

Conducts extensive tour of South Kashmir, interacts with young entrepreneurs

While thanking the district administration headed by DDC for generous support on the occasion, Zonal Head Arshad Hussain asserted that the bank was committed to provide all the requisite world-class banking and financial support to the people for their individual and collective economic progress.

Advisor Farooq Khan, who is also the Chairman of the corporation while speaking during the meeting highlighted the role of JKWDC in uplifting the economic conditions of the womenfolk and asked the management of the corporation to create plenteous and gainful employment opportunities for them and make them self sufficient.

Priya Varada Rajan, on behalf of the Wipro Foundation, on the occasion, expressed specific commitment to partner with Mission Youth for successful execution of the initiatives on the ground. The organization expressed interest to complement the initiatives of Mission Youth through integrated and customized interventions in the fields of livelihood generation, education and skill development, financial assistance, sports activities and recreation.

Speaking on the occasion, Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal who signed the agreement on behalf of Agriculture Production & Farmer’s Welfare Department Kashmir said that considering the challenging conditions of Ladakh areas both in terms of extreme weather conditions and road connectivity Department of Agriculture, JKHPMC and Dragon Super Mart Leh made this collaborative initiative in the areas of supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, spices, honey, rice and trout fish.

While terming Jammu & Kashmir as the best trekking destination for adventure enthusiasts, he said it is known for wonderful high-altitude treks, lakes, meadows and other tracks besides new treks have also been opened for trekking and mountaineering expeditions.

In Srinagar “All New i20”was unveiled at K.C.Hyundai, the first and leading Hyundai dealership of J&K.

Director Horticulture, Kashmir Monday visited the Centre and interacted with the trainees and highlighted the importance of art of preservation in the Horticulture sector.

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is a dynamic, sustained initiative of the Government to transform the way in which procurement of goods and services is done by the Government Ministries and Departments, Public Sector Undertakings and other apex autonomous

Fruits getting rotten on highway due to continuous stoppage of trucks: KVFG

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr G N Ittoo highlighted the role of the Agriculture department for taking Baramulla as the leading district in honey and mushroom production.

Joint Director Planning (Chief Planning Officer) Bandipora Imtiyaz Ahmad finalized the components of the Scheme that includes measures to improve the socio-economic condition of the fishermen community. The meeting was attended by Chief Agriculture Office

In the event, stress was given to entrepreneurship, and scope of the manufacturing sector in Kashmir.

The dairy farmers are finding this way of doing business very beneficial. This is also giving a chance to women who are domesticating cows at their homes, a chance to be self reliant.

President FCIK Shahid Kamili said that the association in its meeting conducted with the Advisor Baseer Khan had brought the issue into notice of chairperson and had suggested that the SRO 302 of 2017 should be given the prospective effect so that the

The cultural cum craft festival is going to be held in the Kongposh restaurant which was inaugurated here last week.

During the first auction, bidding had taken the price of 'lacha' variant of the saffron to Rs 227 per gram.

Kashmir Traders United Forum Chairman Farooq Ahmad Dar Recalling Gulam Mohammad Dar as a sincere business leader, a man of good character and a philanthropist.Dar said that the work done by the late for the welfare and unity of the business community is t

Mehak's only problem she said is the lack of high-speed internet facility. She rues that on 2G internet service she is not able to upload high definition content of candles.

The Association has taken up the issues and highlighted the problems particularly post economic meltdown through various mediums.

The new campaign for Himalaya Complete Care Toothpaste focuses on the importance of using the right toothpaste to prevent toothache and cavities and brings happiness in our daily lives.

The week-long celebrations commenced from 14th November, 2020, and the function was organised under the chairmanship of Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies Anantnag.

Takes stock of winter preparedness in the district

The fairs were conducted with carpet export promotional council were in nine exhibitors took part and export promotional council for exhibitors where 26 exhibitors took part and four more took part in other e-exhibitions.

On the occasion, the concerned officers unfurled the cooperative flag to mark the celebrations. They also highlighted the achievements made by the district cooperatives during the current financial year.

Chairing the online meeting, the Secretary Tourism impressed upon the Tourist officers manning these offices to remain in close liaison with the local tour & travel industries and apprise the Department about the emerging travel preferences in their local

The meeting was attended by Director Animal Husbandry, Director Industries, President FCIK, milk processing unit holders, dairy entrepreneurs, farmers and other stakeholders.

Joint Director Tourism department, Tabassum Fazili said that keeping in view the flow of tourists from the past one and a half month, COVID19 protocol is being maintained very strictly.

Various activities being undertaken for promotion of tourism: Sarmad Hafiz

Retailers said they are forced to sell the chicken as they cannot procure mutton from wholesale dealers at government prescribed rates.

The online conference titled “Fight Against Banking Frauds & Secure Banking ”was attended by scores of eminent persons from academia, industry and civil society of J&K, the aim of holding this webinar was to provide better understanding of the late

I have always had an interest in fashion. For me creating each garment is a journey. It is a story. I focus more on exclusivity and quality rather than quantity. My approach is minimalistic -- it's all about real and clean pieces.

Sarwar Hussain Malik, then a 25-year-old aircraft engineer, left his job at Air India Company in Mumbai and returned back to Srinagar.

On this session and presentation, Nuzhat Gul, secretary, Royal Springs Golf Course said: "We are in a big way to promote all the five golf courses of Jammu & Kashmir circuit on stay and play basis wherein hutments at different resorts including Gulmarg,

LDM Javid Rashid informed the house that out of Rs 3233.87 Cr under priority sector, Rs 756.89 Cr were disbursed thereby achieving 23% of the target in financial terms while as an amount of Rs 329.97 Cr was disbursed under non-priority sector against the

Among those who participated in the inaugural ceremony include well known social activist Mir Khurshid , Dr Iqbal Malik Tehsildar, Dr Muktar Ahmad Mir ex BMO, SDPO Magam, Munsif Beerwah, Imran Hanief khan and others.

The workshop is organised by the university's Faculty of Forestry under World Bank-ICAR funded National Agricultural Higher Education Project for institutional development of SKUAST-K. Well know science writer KP Madhu of Current Science is conducting t

The entire village has been identified by the department for production of organic vegetables.

The meet was conducted with an aim to get a first-hand feedback from the customers about the banking and allied services offered by the Bank.

Over Rs 1094 cr advanced under DCAP

Following the fire incident in the old block of Government hospital here, authorities shifted the patients to different locations. The owner of Shadab Memorial Hospital, Faizan Farooq volunteered and offered full support to the district administration by

In solidarity with NCCOEEE, All Jammu & Kashmir Power Engineers and Employees Coordination Committee (JKPEECC) will observe two hour protest from 1 pm to 2 pm across Jammu and Kashmir on November 26 at their respective work places.

Deputy Director of Central Horticulture Kashmir, Manzoor Ahmad Bhat said that timely intervention of the department would improve the quality of the walnut industry in the international market by making a shift from heterogeneity of cultivation of crop to

"We have been allotted land on lease vide Government order No.REV(NDK)203 of 2000 Dated: 24-11-2000 and subsequently we are paying rent under the allotment.," KCCI spokesperson said.

Power Employees & Engineers are demanding the scrapping of the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and Standard Bidding Document (SBD) aimed for the privatization of electricity.

PO mains exam to be held on Dec 27

Pertinently, Mission Youth of J&K government is working with its vision and strategy for engaging and channelizing the youth of J&K through systematic Livelihood Generation programmes.

Besides, 74 erring traders were booked for violation of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

India's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer thus, committed to work with the Government to work towards achieving the Vision set by our Prime Minister Narendra Modi of AtmaNirbhar Bharat, under the able guidance of the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kash

He was speaking during his visit to Baramulla where he inspected various units established under the Post Harvest Management scheme like Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Stores/Food processing Units.

Assistant professor SKUAST, Tariq Ahmad Sofi, said that these mushrooms are sold at less prices in the market but has high nutritional value.

In a statement, Secretary General Ovees Qadir Jamie said that the SRO-302 dated 19 July 2017, mentioned only those units may be operational which has a legally identifiable source for the raw materials.

Pitches for strengthening of base level of depts

"I began to understand the market during the free time and after getting well versed with the market I decided to come back to Kashmir and start a venture of motorcycle modifications in hometown Baramulla," recalls Umar.

The event has been organised to commemorate World Soil Day, which is held every year on December 5 across the world to focus on conservation and sustainable management of soil. A number of programmes, including webinars by international and national exper

President FCIK Shahid Kamli put forth various demands, which includes the new Industrial Policy shall be made favourable to unitholders, informed the Advisor that the existing Industrial Policy and related orders shall be kept in force not in abeyance, p

KTA president Ajaz Shahdhar alleged that the entire valley including the city has been plunged into complete darkness by the PDD department.

“The agreement is a win-win for our customers as they will avail customized solutions from both the companies tailored to meet their financial as well as vehicular requirements," he added.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Mushtaq impressed upon the students and KVK scientists and its functionaries to make this initiative a success. He said present available technology provides us opportunities to expand our experiences side by side with avail

To mark the World Soil Day, the soil survey office of Agriculture Department Kashmir has organised a workshop/seminar here at Lalmandi on Saturday.

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Anantnag has convicted the accused responsible for manufacturing of drug of not of standard quality (EMLO-A) and imposed fine of Rs 40,000 followed by a strict warning for future.

District Development Commissioner Anantnag, K. K. Sidha handed over 10 ewes each among 12 unemployed youth/ tribal people/ Sheep rearers, free of cost, for establishing their own income-generating units, today at Sarnal Anantnag under Integrated Sheep Br

In this connection the Farmer's agitation and the strike call for bharat band on Tuesday given by Farmers' is fully supported by Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union and all Fruit associations of the Valley connected with the KVFG.

The aim of setting up of the ATM, Zonal Head said, was to provide people with banking services at convenient points.

Speaking on the occasion, the Director stressed upon the senior officers of the department to work in a mission mode for achieving cent percent target both physical and financial under Capex as well as Centrally Sponsored Schemes within the stipulated tim

The Vice Chancellor also inaugurated 'Ta'aruf', an induction programme for the fresh batch of the students of B. Tech Computer Science & Engineering.

JKHC seek lease extension, vow to promote winter tourism

Kashmir Hallmarking Centre (KHC) has been recognized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India. This centre is first of its kind in Kashmir and fourth in the Union Territory of J&K.

Besides, some outdoor activities, like short mountain biking tours in Zaberwan hills, sport climbing at TRC Nowgam, first-ever snow cycle slalom, ski mountaineering races at Gulmarg and some other awareness programs will be conducted during the two days l

“The price for grade A fruit was kept Rs. 58 per kg under MIS while there was variation of Rs 70-80 if the grower would have sold it into the private market," he said.

The delegation led by its President, Baldev Singh Raina, discussed different issues with the Commissioner Secretary including the revival of the industrial sector, the announcement of new industrial policy, an extension of two years duration in implement

The CMD presented a cash-reward and certificate-of-appreciation to the guard for the brave act in presence of Executive President G N Teeli and Zonal Head Kashmir Central II Syed Shujaat Hussain Andrabi at Bank's corporate headquarters.

Another deputation of industrial unitholders of Summerbugh Lasjan led by Shahid Thakur apprised Commissioner Secretary that there are about 100 units of different sectors operating at Summerbugh Lasjan and requested for declaration of the area as indu

Moreover, DC emphasized to strictly follow all COVID-19 SOPs and guidelines so that any kind of risk is averted.

As a kid Sahil often accompanied his mother, who is now the spokesperson of Association of Disappeared persons in Kashmir (APDP), to sit-in protests at Pratap Park Srinagar.

The price of LPG gas cylinders, determined by state-run oil companies, is revised on a monthly basis.

The customers' comprehensive vehicle service and checkup options and other complementary services are offered in this camp.

The Hyundai Smart care clinic started from 14 December and will continue till 23 December 2020. The main objective of the camp is to provide low cost maintenance & deliver unmatched customer delight.

An MoU between the two office bearers was also signed.

While maintaining the social distancing norms, District Development Commissioner Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat inaugurated the Business Unit in presence of Bank's Zonal Head Kashmir South-II (Anantnag) Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Cluster Head Kulgam Iftikhar Abdulla

The online training programme has been organised by World Bank-ICAR funded National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) for institutional development of SKUAST-K in collaboration with varsity's Agromet Division. About 47 participants from acro

According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), with the onset of winter this year tourists from several parts of the country have started to reach Gulmarg with their families. Amidst the freezing temperatures the tourists are enjoying the snow and has appealed

Gree is so much into air conditioners that 1 in 3 air conditioners sold worldwide is made by them.

On the occasion, Executive Member of the Tax Bar Association Mushtaq Ahmad Mir, cost accountant impressed upon the President of ITAT for deputing a touring bench at Srinagar for disposal of pending Income Tax appeals.

Asks managements to follow RBI guidelines, conduct regular audit

Around 95 students and scholars participated in the training program from different Agriculture Universities and ICAR Institutes spread across the country.

Executive Presidents Arun Gandotra, Sunil Gupta, and G N Teli, Presidents Rajni Saraf, Chetan Paljor and Ashraf Ali, Vice-Presidents and other officials of the bank were present at the unveiling ceremony. Besides, the office-bearers of J&K Bank Officersâ€

This is being done through the distribution of the seedling of these vegetables to the farmers.

Govt to throw open new potential areas for tourism activities besides upgrading infrastructure: Baseer Khan

According to President Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI), Sheikh Ashiq there are many reasons due to which the industries in Kashmir are not flourishing.

Meets Secretary Tourism, apprises him of issues

Ski courses sponsored by Tourism Dept begin

The situation emerging after August, 2019 onwards has gone from bad to worse due to the COVID-19 pandemic and our economy is the worst hit due to the stress.

The first phase starts from 5 August 2019 to 5 December 2019 and loss stated to be was Rs 18,000 crore.

Div Com, Kashmir distributes certificates, prizes among winners

For The Khyber, the announcement of the award was an honour indeed, as it left many brands behind, yet again! It was a reaffirmation of the resort's special place in the hearts and minds of the readers of Condé Nast Traveller, the Last Word in Travel.

A statement said that these breeders have been flagged-off for a day-long visit organized by the Sheep husbandry department Kulgam under the ATMA scheme.

The tour has been organized under the Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme.

According to a press statement, the Bank's Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) R K Chhibber inaugurated the banking outlet at Parnala while as the EBU at Seri Muni was inaugurated by Ninette Vas Sharma, wife of State Election Commissioner K K Sharma in

The 2nd Annual General Meeting of SKAL International Club – Srinagar was held at Hotel Asian Park on Sunday.

Speaking on the occasion, Tsewang Dorjai said that the dedication of ATMs for the public at places like these testifies to the bank's commitment to make the world-class banking and financial products, services available to people of the region irrespect

Hoteliers Club urges admin to provide all assistance

KEA senior leader Haji Nisar, who was also present, said, “The roads are also closed and the administration is acting like a mute spectator. People are facing immense difficulties.”

In a statement, the FCIK President Shahid Kamili while expressing his regret and sorrow over the large scale devastation caused to these sectors, hoped that the heavy snowfall would be declared as a "natural disaster" by the government and losses caused c

In a condolence message, the spokesperson of the Joint Forum described Mir's demise as a huge loss to the bereaved family, friends and associates. Expressing his sympathy to the bereaved family, the spokesperson described the passing away of Dr Mir as a

Seek govt intervention for snow clearance

On Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), Gold Futures for February delivery slipped by Rs 2086 or 4.10% as compared to previous day's closing price. Silver futures were down by Rs 6,100 or 8.8% on Friday to close at Rs 63,850 per kg on the day on MCX.

Garima who is in Kashmir with the team of Netflix for the recce of a shoot said she will suggest her friends in production houses in Mumbai to pack their bags and shoot in Kashmir.

Zahoor Ahmad Tantary, General Secretary Fruit Mandi Sopore said that off late, apple growers have come to depend more and more on storage of their produce in cold storage facilities.

Another poultry owner Shabir Ahmad from the Magam area of Budgam said that the hoteliers are managing to acquire imported chicken meat through various means but it is the local poultry owners who have been affected.

Umar Ahmad Nath, who runs a grocery shop at the Maisuma market told Rising Kashmir that there has been an increase in demand for these sun-dried vegetables. “Every year during the winter season these vegetables are in demand and it is the same this year

'Will submit analytical report to the government on the scheme'

It has been informed that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India in association with the Biodiesel Association of India has flagged off Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) Project to convert vegetable oil, animal fats into biodiesel for running di