CM for holistic development of artisans in JK

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Oct 24: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday called for coordinated approach by various government departments to ensure holistic development of artisans in the State. Chairing a high level meeting here to discuss issues relating to the cluster development of artisan basties, the More

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Make agriculture thrust area

Tarigami to govt

KHALID GUL

Kulgam, Oct 24: Terming agriculture as the backbone of Kashmir economy, CPI (M) General Secretary and legislator M Y Tarigami, Sunday urged the government to treat it as thrust area and take concrete steps for its improvement. “The progress and prosperity of any state is dependent upon the More

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Price rise dampens Diwali spirit

Firecracker rates go up by 40 pc

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Oct 24: The Diwali festival may be less noisy this year as the rising price of crackers is sure to keep many firecracker lovers away.  If the indications are right, about 40 per cent increase in the price of crackers over last year is expected this Diwali. Firecracker traders More

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Wholesalers, retailers announce discount on Eid

CAPD teams to check overcharging

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Oct 24: To ensure availability of essentials and regulate their prices in run up to the Eid-ul-Azha, a meeting of the officers of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution was held with its director, A W Tak in chair. According to a CAPD spokesman, the meeting was also attended by More

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Mission10X workshop at IUST

Srinagar, Oct 24: Islamic University of Science and Technology is organising a five-day Mission10X Faculty Empowerment Workshop from October 24-28.  The programme is sponsored by Wipro Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with School of Technology IUST. The objective of the workshop is to More

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'Sheemz Bag Gallery' opens

Srinagar, Oct 24: J&K Bank Cluster Head, Ganderbal Muhammad Amin Khan Saturday inaugurated ‘Sheemz Bag Gallery’, a unit established by a young entrepreneur, at Malashahi Bagh near S P Office Ganderbal. The unit has been financed by J&K Bank B/U Nagbal under Prime Ministers Employment More

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