Govt to set up housing colonies for weaker sections

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 16: The Government is contemplating to set up housing colonies for the economically weaker and middle class sections of the society in the State.This, according to an official statement, was disclosed at a high level meeting presided over by the Deputy Chief Minister   More

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New germ plasm to increase saffron cultivation in Valley

NASEER AHMAD

Srinagar, June 16: Concerned over decline in area and production of saffron in the Valley, the government is contemplating introducing new germ plasm to deal with the problem.Official sources said in past ten years there has been steady decline in saffron production in the Valley.  “In More

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Will develop hospitality infrastructure in JV

Forest-Tourism departments join hands

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 16: Forest and Tourism Departments will launch several tourism infrastructure projects in joint venture to develop Bungus Valley in Langate as a fascinating eco-tourism destinationThe decision to this effect, according to an official statement, was taken during the visit of Bungus More

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Integrated textile park to come up in Varmul

GK NEWS NETWORK

Varmul, June 16: To give boost to traditional industries including all handicrafts and handloom items, Integrated Textile Park for marketing of these items would come up for which 182 kanals of land has been identified at Singpora village of Pattan in Varmul district.  The park shall have More

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JKTDC targets Rs 30 cr revenue this fiscal

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 16: Managing Director, J&K Tourism Development Corporation,   Satish Nehru said Estates Department is main source of revenue for the Corporation and annually an amount of Rs.12 crore are received from the Estates and Home Departments on account of accommodation provided More

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62000 job cards issued

GK News Network

Kupwara, June 16: An amount of Rs. 2.48 crore has been spent under MG NREGA scheme during current financial year upto May 2010 while under Indira Awas Yojana another Rs. 9.19 crore have been spent on construction of 47 low cost houses and five structures were upgraded during the same period.  More

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Ruhullah announces veterinary, health centre at Lakripora

GK News Network

Srinagar June 16: Minister for Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Science & Technology and Information Technology, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has said that the Government is vigorously pursuing the agenda to bring socio-economic development in the State, adding that all the available resources are being exploited More

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Petrol prices may go up by Rs 2-4/l

EGoM to meet next week

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, June 16: An Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) may meet next week to consider raising petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2-4 per litre and domestic LPG rates by up to Rs 25 per cylinder.“I was trying for the EGoM meeting on Thursday (June 17) after the usual meeting of the Cabinet. But the More

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