DDC Shopian flags-off farmers’ exposure tour under ATMA
SHOPIAN, FEBRUARY 27: District Development Commissioner Shopian, Mohammad Aijaz today flagged-off a group of 17 farmers on seven-day exposure-cum- training tour to Ludhiana and Punjab under centrally sponsored Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme. During the tour, organized by the Agricultural Department Shopian, the farmers would visit different agricultural universities, laboratories and farms and undergo […]
Progressive farmers’ exposure tour flagged-off in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, FEBRUARY 27: Department of Horticulture, Ganderbal today organized an exposure tour for a group of 25 progressive farmers of the district under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). The tour was flagged-off by Chief Horticulture Officer Ganderbal along with other officers of the Department. During the five-day tour, the group of the orchardists […]
Affordable air travel will enhance regional connectivity: Priya Sethi
Jammu-Bathinda UDAN flight service commences
JAMMU, February 27: Minister of State for Education, Tourism and Culture, Priya Sethi today inaugurated Jammu-Bathinda flight service from Jammu Airport under Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) regional connectivity scheme. The inaugural flight at a subsidized fare of Rs 1230 will operate on both ways. “Flight 9I-611 Jammu/Bathinda will depart from Jammu at 9:15 […]
One GST rate not possible, next reform after compliance improves: FM
New Delhi, Feb 27 :Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said it is not possible to have one GST rate as the country has vast disparities, but assured investors that government will undertake further reforms after improvement in tax compliance standards. A single rate of GST in India “can’t work at the moment” due to vast […]
Disclose bills of Air India charter plane for PM’s travel abroad: CIC to MEA
New Delhi, Feb 27 :The Central Information Commission has directed the external affairs ministry to disclose records related to the expenses incurred on chartering Air India aircraft for abroad visits of the prime minister from 2013 to 2017. Chief Information Commissioner R K Mathur rejected the contention of the ministry that details of the amount, […]
Mehbooba e-inaugurates Women’s EDI at Jammu, Srinagar
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26: As a gift to facilitate their activities, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today e inaugurated two Centres for Women Entrepreneurship for Jammu and Srinagar. The foundation for Women Entrepreneurship Jammu was laid by the Chief Minister at Bari Brahmana, Jammu in July last year and the first phase of it has been almost […]
DC Pulwama flags-off sericulture exposure tour
PULWAMA FEBRUARY 26: Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Ghulam Mohammad Dar today flagged-off a group of progressive farmers of the district on a day-long awareness-cum-exposure tour organized under centrally-sponsored Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme. During the tour, farmers will visit the Central Sericulture Research Training Institution Pampore, KVK Malangpora and Basic Seed Station MirgundPattan. Speaking on […]
Government keen to develop JK as industrial hub: Ganga
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26: Reiterating government’s promise to promote industrial sector in the state, Minister for Industries and Commerce Chander Parkash Ganga said that several new industrial units are coming up in the state which will help create ample job opportunities for the local youth. The Minster was speaking after inaugurating upgraded infrastructure of SIDCO Industrial […]
Tassaduq Mufti reviews status of Pilgrimage Tourism project
Minister visits Makhdoom Sahib Shrine to take stock of infrastructure
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 26: The Minister for Tourism and Culture Tassaduq Hussain Mufti today took a comprehensive review meeting regarding the Tourism Pilgrimage of the state here. Seeking details regarding the ongoing developmental works regarding Pilgrimage Tourism of the state being executed by various agencies including J&K Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWADA), Jammu And Kashmir […]
Rupee slips 6 paise to 64.79 vs US dollar
Mumbai, Feb 26 : The rupee failed to hold on to its early gains and slipped by 6 paise to end at 64.79 against the US currency today due to fag-end dollar demand from importers and corporates. A robust rally in local equities and sluggish dollar overseas failed to provide any fresh impetus. Overall, forex […]
