Govt increases urea prices by 10 pc
New Delhi, Feb 18: The government on Thursday approved a 10 per cent increase in urea prices and partially eased controls over other fertilisers. The hike was announced by Information and Broadcasting Binister Ambika Soni, after a Cabinet meeting. Prices of urea would rise by Rs 483 MoreIndo-Pak peace necessary for growth, stability: World Bank
INDO ASIAN NEWS SERVICE
Washington, Feb 18: Peace between India and Pakistan is not only necessary for sustaining economic growth but also vital for building pluralistic democracies and sustaining the integrity of both states, says a new World Bank report. "South Asia today stands suspended between the hope of a MoreRather listens to agri-related agencies
Pre-budget meet
GK NEWS NETWORK
Srinagar, Feb 18: Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather today held wide ranging pre-budget discussions with various associations of agriculture, floriculture, horticulture, sericulture, poultry and related sectors to have suggestions and feedback about bringing improvement in these fields.  MorePulwama books 77pc Plan expenditure
CM announces culture centre
GK NEWS NETWORK
Pulwama, Feb 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today announced setting up of Suchekral Memorial Cultural Society for promotion of art and culture for which he released Rs. 50 lakhs through Department of Tourism & Culture. The Chief Minister was chairing the District Development Board (DDB More
Kashmir Inc alleges brand misuse
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Srinagar, Feb 18: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed concern over “misuse” of Kashmir brand. At a meeting with leading Valley-based handicraft manufacturers and exporters, the participants noted with dismay that certain elements were selling machine-made shawls under the MoreTASK welcomes tourism initiatives
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Srinagar, Feb 18: The Travel Agents Society of Kashmir has expressed gratitude to Tourism Minster Nawang Rigzin Jora, MoS for Tourism Nasir Aslam Wani, Secretary and Director Tourism for their efforts to promote tourism and their participation in various Travel and Tourism fairs. In a statement here More- City
Sagar gives Rs 43 lakh for Shahr-e-Khas development
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Srinagar, Feb 18: The Rural Development Minister, Ali Muhammad Sagar today toured the old city here and took stock of various works. Sagar visited Khalifa Pora, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safa Kadal, Babadam More
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Volunteers to clean, maintain Dal, Nageen Lakes
8000 to be registered soon: Chib
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Jammu, Feb 18: The government would soon start the process of registering 8,000 volunteers to work as tourist guides, etc in the state. This decision was taken at a meeting of officers of the State More
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PDP to take human rights issue to assembly
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Srinagar, Feb 18: The government is likely to face stiff opposition during the upcoming budget session in the assembly as the Peoples Democratic Party has threatened to stage protests against the ‘increasing More
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Govt increases urea prices by 10 pc
New Delhi, Feb 18: The government on Thursday approved a 10 per cent increase in urea prices and partially eased controls over other fertilisers. The hike was announced by Information and Broadcasting More


