New Excise policy ensures transparency, equity in allotment of Retail Liquor vends: Excise Commissioner
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Department of Excise today said that the New Excise Policy is an attempt to implement law of the land and Judgments of the High Court and it will ensure Transparency, Equity Inclusiveness in allotment of Retail Liquor vends (JKEL – 2). Giving details about the New Policy, the Excise Commissioner […]
Azaadika Amrut Mahotsav: Tourism deptt organises Shikara Rally
SRINAGAR: As a part of “Azaadika Amrut Mahotsav” celebrations marking the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence, Directorate of Tourism Kashmir Wednesday organised a Shikara rally in Dal Lake in which over 50 shikara boats participated. Director Tourism Kashmir Dr. G N Itoo flagged off the rally at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) which culminated at […]
Azaadi ka Amrut Mahotsav: Tourism Deptt organises Boating at Mansar Lake
JAMMU: As a part of “Azaadi ka Amrut Mahotsav” celebrations marking the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence, Directorate of Tourism Jammu today organised boating at Mansar Lake. Tourists enjoyed paddle boating in the serene waters of Mansar lake amidst picturesque nature with Indian flags in hand and chanting of slogans of “Vandemataram”,”Bharat Mata ki Jai”. […]
Govt to implement mandatory gold hallmarking from Jun 1
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday said it is fully prepared to implement mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts from June 01, 2021. Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of the precious metal and is voluntary in nature at present. The Centre, in November 2019, had announced that hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts […]
Advisor Baseer Khan visits Silk Park and industrial estate Zakura
Assures upgrading of Power supply to Zakura Industrial Estate with separate feeder
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today visited Zakura Silk Park and Zakura Industrial Estates where he reviewed the status of Infrastructure, functioning of manufacturing Units and the facilities available to the unit holders. Advisor had round of various units- wool spinning, wool weaving, Cotton & Silk Power Looms, Water tank manufacturing factory […]
In post-Covid era, new inventions, innovations for industry and market will emerge from J&K: Lt Governor
Inaugurates Centre for Invention, Innovation, Incubation and Training (CIIIT) Jammu
JAMMU: To Promote Invention, Innovation, and Incubation under the mentorship of industry pioneers and strengthen the ecosystem of entrepreneurship and skill development through Industry-Academia partnerships, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Centre for Invention, Innovation, Incubation, and Training (CIIIT) at Government Polytechnic, Bikram Chowk established at a cost of Rs 181.56 crore. Congratulating the […]
NC denounces ‘CMIE rating’ that shows ‘drastic decrease’ in unemployment rate in J&K
'Findings sans data to support its claim, no let-up in unemployment of educated, skilled youth of Jammu and Kashmir'
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday denounced the latest CMIE rating showing drastic decrease in the unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir as a mockery to lakhs of unemployed J&K youth saying the skewed data and tabulation depicts the sightlessness of the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Even a layman is […]
Parimpora Fruit Mandi to be developed, renovated on modern lines: Farooq Khan
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Ahmad Khan on Monday visited Parimpora Fruit Mandi where he inspected the status of basic infrastructure and availability of other paramount facilities. During his visit to the Fruit Mandi, he underlined the need to develop and renovate it on modern lines for promotion of fruit trade besides developing its […]
Vakil demands special economic package for farmers, waiving of borrowings under KCC
Srinagar: Senior Vice President Peoples Conference and former Minister, Abdul Gani Vakil, expressed concern over the sluggish development of Horticulture sector in Kashmir Vakil today addressed workers meetings in Waripora, Duligund and Chijhama in Rafiabad. In a statement issued here, Vakil said that government has till date failed to launch a result-oriented program for the […]
Union Secretary Tourism calls on LG Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR: Secretary Union Ministry of Tourism, Arvind Singh, today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhawan. Union Secretary and the Lt Governor discussed about various initiatives being taken by the Tourism Department for development and enhancing tourism prospects in Jammu and Kashmir. The Lt Governor observed that the UT Government is working […]
