Pampore produces world’s best quality saffron: Experts

RABIA NOOR

Srinagar, Mar 26: Even as saffron is grown at several places in the Valley, Pampore continues to monopolize its cultivation. As per the official figures available with Agriculture Department, 80 per cent of area in Pampore is under saffron cultivation.  “Perhaps this is why Pampore is referred More

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Srinagar-Sonamarg road opens for vehicular movement

Traders, Tourists feel elated

PARVAIZ RESHI

Sonamarg, Mar 26: Taking cognizance of a news report of this paper on the closure of the Srinagar-Sonamarg road at Gagenegeer,  the district administration on Friday threw open the road allowing tourist vehicles to move towards Sonamarg. The authorities said the barricades placed at Gagenegeer More

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Videocon to roll out GSM mobile services in JK’s neighbourhood

Will invest Rs 14,000 cr in Mobile Services in next 3 years

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Mar 26: The Videocon Group, one of India’s leading global business conglomerates, has announced the launch of its GSM mobile services.  Videocon Telecommunications Limited, a group company, plans one of the fastest sequential roll-outs covering 100 key cities/towns over the next More

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‘Primary focus on infrastructural consolidation in schools’

GK News Network

Jammu, Mar 26: Minister for School Education, Peerzada Mohammad Sayed today said though the primary focus of the Government was on consolidation of infrastructure in newly opened and upgraded schools yet need based upgradation, in far off areas, will be sympathetically considered.  The Minister More

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Ompora to get IT park

GK News Network

JAMMU, MAR 26: With a view to address the un-employment problem, Minister for Information and Technology, Aga Syed Ruhula today convened a meeting of officers of Information and Technology Department, Industries and Commerce and Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and discussed threadbare various More

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JK Bank Smart Cards reach Leh

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Mar 26: J&K Bank after achieving 100 percent financial inclusion in Basgo village in district Leh, distributed 137 smart cards among the villagers on 25 March 2010. Basgo village comprises of 180 households was adopted by the J&K Bank under RBI’s outreach programme in connection More

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Hotmix plant owners call on CM

GK News Network

Srinagar, Mar 26: A delegation of Chamber of Hot Mix Plant Owners today called on chief minister Omar Abdullah apprising him of their difficulties. The delegation led by its president Mir Mohammad Farooq informed the chief minister that they were facing difficulties for want of release of money pending More

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1-day seminar on climate change held

GK News Network

Srinagar, Mar 26: In the wake of continued climate change posing threat to crop production, Regional Agricultural Research Station SKUAST(K), Leh Ladakh organized one day Farmers Awareness Programme on Weather, Climate and Farmers. The chief guest of the programme was   Tundup Tsewang Executive More

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Siyaram signs Vijender Singh for its new product lines

GK News Network

Srinagar, Mar 26: Siyaram Silk Mills Ltd. today added a shining star to its existing galaxy of brand ambassadors by signing on the young boxing sensation Vijender Singh as their new face to boost Siyaram’s latest product offerings - Messari, Elanta and Tropez suitings. The new product lines will be More

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