Govt to explore, promote new tourist destinations in Valley

GK NEWS NETWORK

Kupwara, Aug 1: The Tourism Department is contemplating to explore and promote new tourist destinations in the state in order to ease out the rush of tourists on famed spots.  “Kashmir Valley is full of tourist destinations. We want to explore new destinations so that we can offer new things More

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TAAK ASSURES SUPPORT

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Aug 1: Travel Agents Association of Kashmir (TAAK) today announced it will publicize and promote the twin valleys of Lolaab and Bangus in Kupwara in the domestic and international market.  “The captivating and mesmerizing beauty of the virgin destinations is untapped and to exploit More

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2-week EDP on tourism commences

Jammu, Aug 1: A 2-week Entrepreneurship Development Programme on Tourism under Seed Capital Fund Scheme (SCFS) commenced at GDC Kishtwar today.  The event is being organised by J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) in collaboration with Government Degree College (GDC) Kishtwar More

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SKICC hosts event on MICE

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Aug 1: The Cox and Kings today kicked off an event on the Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibition (MICE) here at SKICC for Ultratech Company north India segment. Around 2300 persons are participating in the 3-day event.  General Manager, JKTDC Travel Division, Shameem More

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ITC Pampore may hit roadblock

Ply Board Industry workers oppose its registration

MANZOOR-UL-HASSAN

Srinagar, Aug 1: The proposed establishment of the International Trade Centre at Pampore may hit another roadblock as the workers of erstwhile Government Ply Board Industry Pampore have objected to its registration till they are adjusted in government departments. The workers of the Ply Board More

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Tanishq offers 20 pc discount on diamond jewelry

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Aug 1: Tanishq, India’s preferred jewelry brand, has announced an exciting discount of up to 20 per cent on all Tanishq diamond jewelry.  The month-long offer that started on July 31 shall be valid up to August 31, 2011. The offer will be available at all Tanishq stores across the More

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‘Scenic spots of Tangmarg to be brought on tourist map’

Rangwali, Aug 1: To tap the unexplored tourist destinations of the Valley, Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir today announced that the scenic spots of Tangmarg would be explored and brought under the tourist map of the J&K. The Minister announced this while addressing a public More

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8300 govt employees registered for NPS in JK

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Jammu, Aug 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has registered 8,282 employees for the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and have been issued their Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN). As many as 8,282 employees who joined the state services on or after January 1, 2010 have been registered for More

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J&K Bank upgrades zonal offices

13 executives as Presidents,11 as Vice-presidents elevated

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Aug 1: J&K Bank has upgraded Zones having business volume of Rs 10,000 crore and above and shall henceforth be headed by executives of the rank of Presidents.  The decision was made today by the Chairman & CEO of the Bank.  It may be mentioned that the candidates More

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SBI opens ATM

Srinagar, Aug 1: Anirudh Uppal, Special Director General, CRPF, J&K Zone inaugurated an ATM of State Bank of India at RTC CRPF, Humhama, Budgam. Bhupinder Singh, DIG RTC and Abdul Rashid Bhat, Branch manager SBI were present on the occasion. The ATM is situated on the main Srinagar-Budgam More

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700,000 Britons now keep hens for eggs

AGENCIES

London, Aug 1: Around 700,000 people in Britain now keep hens in a bid to reduce their shopping bills by having eggs produced at home, new figures reveal. The figures released by the British Hen Welfare Trust have helped push the value of the chicken industry to one billion pounds a year, The Sun reported More

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Rs 70 cr pay package proposal for Sunil Mittal

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi Aug 1: Telecom giant Bharti Airtel today proposed an annual pay package of up to Rs 70 crore for its chief Sunil Mittal, besides other benefits, while seeking its shareholders' nod for his remuneration.   The proposed package would be more than double his last fiscal remuneration More

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e-payment mandatory for import duty

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Aug 1: With a view to reduce transaction cost and time during customs clearance, the government has made it mandatory for importers to use the e-payment mode for duty payments of above Rs 1 lakh. In a circular, the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) also said that in case of accredited More

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