Copperware makes a comeback in Kitchens of Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 03: With many artefacts in Kashmir being at the brink of extinction, copperware is likely to stay in Kitchens of Kashmir for now. Unlike other cultural goods, which are in high demand here, the revival of copper has proven to be possible. In the Zainakadal area of the Old city lie many copperware […]
RBI organizes workshop for BCs of Ladakh Division at Leh
Srinagar, Aug 3: In its continuous endeavour to reach out to the people living in remote and far-flung areas and facilitate banking services to, Reserve Bank of India, Jammu organised a workshop for Business Correspondents (BCs) at Leh for the districts of Leh and Kargil. Regional Director, RBI Thomas Mathew inaugurated the workshop attended by […]
Govt reconstitutes Industrial Advisory Committee
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 03: The government today accorded sanction to the reconstitution of the Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) for effective implementation of the state Industrial Policy. According to a government order, Governor J&K shall be the Chairman of the IAC, while as its members are Advisor (V) in-charge Industries & Commerce Department, Chief Secretary J&K, Administrative […]
Forest Deptt organizes awareness prog on indigenous cuisine dev
Comm Secy calls for inclusion of nutritive cuisine in restaurant menus
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 03: Commissioner Secretary Forests, Saurabh Bhagat, today called for inclusion in restaurants and hotels of nutritive cuisine made of a rich selection of natural edible plants grown in forests across the State. The Commissioner Secretary was speaking at an awareness programme on innovative cuisine development involving food made of an assorted selection of […]
Advisor Ganai reviews functioning of Horticulture Deptt
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 03: The Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai today reviewed the functioning of Horticulture department and status of centrally sponsored schemes presently run in the State. The meeting was attended by Secretary Horticulture, Director Horticulture Jammu, Kashmir, Director Finance, Director Horticulture Planning and Marketing. The Secretary Horticulture informed the Advisor (G) that in […]
Trade & Export Policy: JK to boost exports, create niche market for local products
Private sector to be lead stakeholder in new trade-based economic structure
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 02: Jammu and Kashmir Government has come out with first-ever Trade & Export Policy to keep pace with the fast-changing economic relations developing around in the aftermath of trade liberalization and globalization. The J&K Trade & Export Policy (2018-28) drafted by the State’s Industries and Commerce Department in consultation with various stakeholders was […]
Samoon lays foundation of Rs 6.30 cr Trout project in Bandipora
Fish production reaches 20700 ton per annum
BANDIPORA, AUGUST 02: Principal Secretary Fisheries, Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Transport, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, today laid foundation stone of Trout Project at Shokbaba, Bandipora, which is being built at a cost of Rs 6.3 crore. The project is funded by National Hydel Power Project Limited (NHPC). Technical Secretary Transport, G A Sofi, Director Fisheries Kashmir […]
Commissioner Secy Forests inaugurates exhibition of herbal plants
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 02: Commissioner Secretary Forest, Saurabh Bhagat today inaugurated an exhibition of herbal plants grown in the State having medicinal and nutrient values. The exhibition was organized by Forest Department in collaboration with Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Institute of Hotel Management and some NGOs working for the promotion of traditional herbal plants in […]
Secy Social Welfare for making SCSTBCD Corp vibrant
5749 income generating units established
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 1: Secretary Social Welfare Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone Thursday said that Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe and Backward Classes Development Corporation Limited under Direct Financing Scheme with apex Corporations has established 5749 income generating units involving term loan assistance of Rs.92.99 crore to beneficiaries in the state. The Secretary was speaking at a review […]
Adoption of XLN software to enhance efficiency of D&FCO
Dr Pawan Kotwal inaugurates day long sensitization workshop
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 02: In order to streamline regulatory procedures across the State, the Drug & Food Control Organization J&K, held a sensitization workshop at Srinagar on 2nd of August, 2018 for adopting XLN Software for online Licensing System. The Software is developed and maintained by NIC Gujarat. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Pawan Kotwal, […]
