Sarmad Hafeez stresses need for capacity building of tourism stakeholders
Tourism Deptt, KU joint prog for tourism stakeholders concludes
SRINAGAR: The four-day capacity building programme for tourism stakeholders concluded here today. The programme was jointly organized by the Department of Tourism and University of Kashmir in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Tourism. Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Sarmad Hafeez was the chief guest on the valedictory function of the programme who distributed certificates and […]
PM flags off 100 ‘kisan drones’, says growing drone sector to open infinite possibilities
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that India’s rising capability in the drone sector will give the world a new leadership, as he flagged off 100 ‘kisan drones’ in different parts of the country for spraying pesticides and other farm materials. Modi launched the drones on Friday with officials describing it as a […]
Five firms submit Rs 1.53 lakh cr proposals to set up semiconductor, display plants
New Delhi: The government has received proposals from five companies for setting up electronic chip and display manufacturing plants with investment of Rs 1.53 lakh crore, an official statement said on Saturday. Vedanta Foxconn JV, IGSS Ventures and ISMC propose to set up electronic chip manufacturing plants with USD 13.6 billion investment and have sought […]
Navin Choudhary reviews development scenario at Uri
Lays foundation stone for hi-tech Polygreen House at Sheeri
Baramulla: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, Navin Kumar Choudhary, accompanied by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Choudhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited Uri, Baramulla and reviewed development scenario in the district especially in Sub Division Uri. He also took stock of sector wise performance of Horticulture, Agriculture and other essential departments. Reiterating that the value addition […]
JKTPO sponsored startups shine at ‘India First Startup Conclave and Awards’ 2022
Dr Jitendra Singh holds interaction with young entrepreneurs
New Delhi: Union Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Dr Jitender Singh, today visited the ‘India First Startup & Conclave 2022’ being organized at Hotel Le Meridian by All India Council for Robotics and Automation (AICRA). Dr Singh interacted with the young entrepreneurs present in the conclave. While interacting with Shivaang Satya Gupta, […]
Sarmad Hafeez reviews tourism scenario with stakeholders, officers
Srinagar: Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Sarmad Hafeez reviewed the tourism scenario of Kashmir in a joint meeting of tour travel operators and officers of the Department here today. Chairing the meeting, the Tourism Secretary said due to the coordinated efforts of the stakeholders and the Department the last few months witnessed an unexpectedly encouraging tourist […]
J&K Bank bags Khadi India Award for PMEGP
Srinagar: For its distinguished pan-India performance in implementing the Union Government’s flagship scheme of Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for the financial year 2020-21, J&K Bank has bagged 4th Position across the country under Khadi India Award. On behalf of J&K Bank, Zonal Head Mumbai Rajesh Malla Tikoo received the award during the Banker’s […]
VC KVIB reviews bankers performance under JKREGP, PMEGP
JAMMU: Vice Chairperson, J&K Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB), Dr Hina Shafi Bhat, today chaired a meeting to review bankers performance under JK Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) and Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) being implemented by the Board in Jammu division at Udyog Bhawan here. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chairperson stated […]
Need to bridge global infra funding gap, develop innovative financing mechanisms: FM at G20 meet
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday emphasised the need for bridging the infrastructure funding gap and developing innovative financing mechanisms for an inclusive growth in the sector. Participating in a virtual session on ‘sustainable financing and infrastructure’ at the ongoing G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting under G20 presidency of Indonesia, […]
Environment Ministry notifies guidelines on EPR for plastic packaging
New Delhi: Taking forward the commitment to eliminate single-use plastics, the Environment Ministry has notified comprehensive guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging. Announcing the notification of the new Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022 through social media late Thursday night, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said the guidelines provide a framework to […]
