'JK for special industrial package on north-eastern states’ pattern’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Apr 29: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, Thursday said he was hopeful that Central Government would sanction special industrial package for Jammu and Kashmir on the pattern of north-east states.  “We have already taken up this issue with the concerned Union Ministry and we are thankful More

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KCCI Relief Trust’s succour to girl students

RABIA NOOR

Srinagar, Apr 29: As part of its commitment to mitigate the sufferings of economically poor section of the society, the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry Relief Trust Thursday distributed cheques worth Rs 69,000 among 46 students of the Government College for Women, Nawa Kadal.  The More

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AGIP lubricants forays into valley

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 29: AGIP lubricants, brand of ENI SpA of Italy, ranked 17th in the Fortune 500 list of companies and among the first 10 largest petroleum companies in the world, has commenced its commercial operations in Kashmir. Announcing this on Thursday, head of sales - North Zone, Rajiv More

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Field officials to monitor

Fertilization distribution

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 29: In order to ensure distribution of quality fertilizers among farming community, the Agriculture department has mobilized the field functionaries to monitor the distribution.  In a statement, the Chief Agriculture Officer Budgam said that during last three days 9130 quintals More

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Centre announces tax reliefs of Rs 400 crore

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Apr 29: Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Thursday announced changes in tax proposals that will benefit coffee growers, new hospitals and construction sector while making it clear that service tax on domestic travellers would be Rs 100 per domestic journey and a maximum of Rs 500 for international More

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EGoM to decide on freeing fuel prices

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday constituted an Empowered Group of Minister to decide on freeing petrol and diesel prices from government control and a decision is likely after Parliament session ends on May 7. The EGoM will be headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and More

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Sikkim Planning Commission in Valley

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: The State Planning Commission of Sikkim headed by its Deputy Chairman, Sanchaman Limboo arrived here Thursday on a three day visit of the Jammu and Kashmir State.  The other members of the Commission are Kalawati Subba,(MOS), Manita Pradhan (MOS), Sonam Tshring Bhutia, (MOS), Lhakyla More

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DIC Kupwara organises function

GK NEWS NETWORK

Kupwara: The District Industries Centre Kupwara under chairmanship of general manager N A Baba held a farewell function at Auditorium Hall on superannuation of head assistant Khizer Muhammad. A statement said that Khizer rendered 32 years of service to the department and his role as an official More

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