Give IE Zakura in Industries Department’s control: Unit holders

RABIA NOOR

Srinagar, Apr 18: Seeking improvement in its maintenance, the unit holders of Industrial Estate Zakura have strongly suggested the government to give the IE in the charge of Industries Department. “Unlike other estates which are in the charge of Industries Department, this estate is being More

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FM for strict financial discipline

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Apr 18: Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs Abdul Rahim Rather said that treasuries are the face of the Finance Department and Treasury Officers are the ambassadors of the department having close liaison with the general public. He said the Treasury Officer should understand their duties More

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JK faces 40 pc deficit in foodgrains

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 18: J&K is deficient in food grains by 30-40 per cent. In terms of production and productivity it’s far below the national average, said vice chancellor SKUAST-K, Prof Anwar Alam.  “We have the technologies, if implemented we can achieve the target,” he added. Speaking More

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Govt devises policy to revive silk industry

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Apr 18: Government has formulated a comprehensive policy to revive the heritage Silk industry on modern lines having greater scope to provide employability to job seekers. This, according to an official statement, was said by Minister for Agriculture,   Ghulam Hassan Mir More

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Flower growers get Rs 28 lakh

GK News Network

Srinagar, Apr 18: Minister of State for Horticulture and Floriculture, Javaid Ahmad Dar distributed cheques worth Rs 28 lakh among 62 growers of floriculture sector under RKVI and technical mission schemes of central government at a function held at Emporium Garden here today. Director, Floriculture More

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Budshah Hotel to be reconstructed

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 18: The Government has decided to reconstruct the Budshah Hotel at a cost of Rs. 3.50 crore which was gutted in a devastating fire incident in 1984. The hotel is being reconstructed after a gap of 26 years by JKTDC and would be completed within three months   This, according More

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Farmers’ awareness camp held

GK News Network

Srinagar, Apr 18: Agriculture Extension Officer Zone Qamerwari today organized a farmer’s awareness camp at Saidapora Eidgah here.  On this occasion, Agriculture Extension Officer Zone Qamerwari shed light on the progress and increase of agriculture production and allied agriculture sectors in terms More

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Nasrullah takes over as AD CAPD Budgam

GK News Network

Srinagar, Apr 18: Government has appointed Malik Nasrullah as the Assistant Director Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Budgam.  Soon after assuming the charge he took the stock and supply review meeting in the district. He has been given additional charge as PRO in the directorate based on More

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ULIP dilemma

BANK WATCH By Sajjad Bazaz

Insurance agent is not genuinely concerned about well-being of an investor. He is genuinely concerned about his well-being. So don’t be conned into buying insurance.MUHAMMAD Shahid (name changed) is working as a peon in one of the schools in Srinagar More

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