Kashmiris love mutton,gulp 51,000 tonnes annually!

INDO ASIAN NEWS SERVICE

Srinagar, July 27: About 85 percent of Kashmiris eat non-vegetarian - but exactly how much? Official statistics say Jammu and Kashmir annually consumes a whopping 51,000 tonnes of mutton worth Rs 12.06 billion (over Rs 1,200 crore), of which 21,000 tonnes is imported from outside. “The 21 More
‘DON’T BUY MUTTON AT HIGHER RATES’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 27: All Kashmir Wholesale Mutton Dealers’ Union today asked the consumers not to buy mutton at prices higher than fixed by the government.  The union said it will ensure uninterrupted supply of mutton during Ramzan in the Valley.  Union’s General Secretary Mehraj ud Din More
Govt to notify policy for PPP in tourism

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 27: Minister for Tourism, Nawang Rigzin Jora today said government would soon notify a policy to encourage public private partnership in tourism sector for infrastructure creation.  He said building of infrastructure at all tourist spots would also be outsourced for income More
‘Eased travel advisories will boost foreign arrivals to Kashmir’

Valley tourism traders upbeat

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 27: The Valley tourism bodies have welcomed the revision of travel advisories on Kashmir by Germany, saying it would boost foreign arrivals to the Valley. Talking to Greater Kashmir, chairman Houseboat Owners' Association (HBOA) Manzoor Ahmad Wangnoo said it was a significant More
Handicrafts Corp fixes `14 cr sale target

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 27: Minister for Industries and Commerce S S Slathia has called for adopting proactive marketing strategies to attract general as well as corporate customers in the handicrafts sector. Speaking at the 117TH meeting of the Board of Directors of JK Handicrafts (S&E) Corporation More
BSNL reduces GSM cellular phone rates
Jammu, July 27: The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited under its promotional offer has reduced the sale price of GSM fixed Cellular Phone from Rs 2100 to Rs 1450.  Under this scheme there will be a free talk time of Rs 1800 for 12 months (Local/STD) on BSNL network (Rs 150 per month). This Scheme More
Amba Shakti Cement forays into JK

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, July 27: Amba Shakti Cement and TMT—one of the leading names in cement and TMT—on Wednesday launched its range of products in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab market through its two franchisees based at Kathua– ‘J&K Cement Corporation’ and ‘Shiva Steel Rolling Mills’.& More
GM India launches Chevrolet Beat Diesel

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 27: General Motors India has launched the much-awaited diesel version of its dynamic and elegant Chevrolet Beat at a ceremony presided over by GM India President and Managing Director Karl Slym, the company in an e-mail to Greater Kashmir said.  Giving details it said the all-new More
  • Kashmir

Healthy, educated JK my endeavor: Omar

AWAMI MULAQAT

Srinagar, July 27: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that during the first two years of his tenure the attention was paid to provide necessary paraphernalia to the hospitals, schools, colleges More


  • Srinagar City

Chinar ‘amputated’ at B&J Hospital

GK CITY REPORTER

Srinagar, July 27: A majestic green Chinar was chopped down in broad daylight at Bone and Joints Hospital in the City drawing flak from various quarters who have sought a probe into the “killing of heritage More



  • Jammu

E-governance in JK, a distant dream

Professionals Find Govt Jobs Lackluster

SUMIT HAKHOO

Jammu, July 27: The much hyped E-governance project to create paperless offices in Jammu and Kashmir is still a distant dream as the computer professionals in the state are not showing much interest in More


  • South Asia

Pakistan Foreign Office's 'Fab 4' all women team

AGENCIES

Islamabad: For the first time, Pakistan's foreign office has an all-women team at the helm, including its first female foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar who completes a powerful quartet. Filling More


  • National

Lokayukta indicts Karnataka CM in illegal mining

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Bangalore, July 27: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa's survival hung in suspense tonight after the state Lokayukta strongly indicted him over payment of about Rs 30 crore kickbacks by a mining More


  • World

UK recognises Libyan rebels

Expels Qaddafi envoys

London, July 27: Britain has officially recognized Libya’s main opposition group as the country’s legitimate government, and on Wednesday expelled all diplomats from Muammar Qaddafi’s regime.Foreign Secretary More


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