Mining Department finalizes Jammu Sapphire detailed exploration strategy
JAMMU: Secretary Mining, Amit Sharma, today chaired a meeting here at the Civil Secretariat held regarding the finalization of the strategy for conducting a detailed exploration study of ‘Jammu Sapphire’ located in the Padder area of Kishtwar district. Among others, the meeting was attended by experts from the Mining Department, Director Geology and Mining, O […]
Vegetable cultivation projects under HADP will revolutionize agri sector: Dulloo
Visits vegetable growing areas of Srinagar district
SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, today visited vegetable growing areas of the Srinagar district including Maloora, Takanwari and adjacent parts to take stock of the agriculture scenario. Speaking to the farmer’s gathering, ACS said that the poly houses being provided to farmers by the department has created several success stories. […]
Women entrepreneurs can bring a positive change in society: Director JKEDI
PULWAMA: The Director Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) today presided over a one-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Program (EAP) organized by Government Degree College for Women (GDCW), Pulwama in collaboration with JKEDI. The program is part of the ongoing efforts of the Institute to create mass awareness among the educated youth of UT. The theme […]
Integrated farming has huge potential for sustainable agriculture economy: Iqbal
Visits Ganderbal; takes stock of agriculture scenario
SRINAGAR: The Director of Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammed Iqbal along with Joint Director Agriculture Inputs, Mohammad Younis Chowdhury, today visited different areas of the Ganderbal district and took stock of the agriculture scenario in the district. During the visit, the Director of Agriculture inspected hi-tech polyhouses at FTEC premises in Ganderbal and held a detailed […]
Islamia College in collab with KAN organizes workshop on Corporate Governance
Srinagar: Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar organized a one-day workshop on Corporate Governance Scope and Concerns in collaboration with Kashmir Angel Network (KAN). The workshop was the first-of-its-kind held at Islamia College. It also celebrated India’s G-20 presidency and focused on unlocking opportunities for the students in the areas of Industry, Innovation, Education, […]
Srinagar Admin conducts inspection of several markets in Shahr-e-Khaas
SRINAGAR: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, the team of the Food Safety Department today conducted a special drive in various markets of Shahr-e-Khaas in Srinagar City and SIDCO Industrial estate Khanmouh, to check the quality food items being manufactured/sold to consumers. A team of Officers headed by Assistant Commissioner […]
KISAN SAMPARK ABHIYAN a big hit among J&K farmers: Govt
‘57,000 farmers participate in the first two rounds; 17 more rounds to follow until Aug 31, 2023’
SRINAGAR: The KISAN SAMPARK ABHIYAN has been a resounding success, with 57,000 farmers participating in the orientation programme during the first two rounds, which began on April 24. The second round, held from May 1 to May 3, saw a massive turnout of farmers. The programme has covered a total of 525 panchayats in two […]
Atal Dulloo roots for increased productivity in fisheries, livestock sectors
Chairs UT level AMC meet of PMMSY
JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo, today chaired the UT Level Approval and Monitoring Committee (AMC) meeting of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to finalize the action plan of PMMSY 2023-24 for the Fisheries Department. The meeting shared the achievements of the department with the ACS and it […]
J&K State Taxes Deptt bags SKOCH award 2023
Deptt honored in Finance Silver category for successful implementation of GST
SRINAGAR: The State Taxes Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has bagged the SKOCH Award 2023 in the Finance Silver category for the successful implementation of GST. The award is a recognition for the State Taxes Department and the taxpayers who have been an integral part of the implementation of the GST across […]
Director Agriculture visits vegetable cluster Maloora
SRINAGAR: The Director of Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal, today visited vegetable cluster Maloora of Srinagar district and took stock of the agricultural activities in the area. Speaking on the occasion, the Director of Agriculture said that under the holistic agriculture development programme department is endeavoring for vertical expansion of vegetable cultivation, and in this […]
