Wrong VAT calculation, defective billing cost `2 cr to SFC

SUMIT HAKHOO

Jammu, Oct 2: Wrong billing of executed work and non-implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) norms have allegedly caused a loss of Rs 1.83 crore to State Forest Corporation (SFC) in Kashmir division during 2005-09. The gross violation of norms has surfaced in a report prepared by a high level More
Khadi and Villages board celebrates Gandhi Jayanti

‘Need of urban areas depends on produce of villages’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Oct 2: The Khadi and Village Board celebrated Gandhi Jayanti, 142 birthday of Mahatma Gandhi at Old Secretariat Srinagar on October 2, 2011. The function was presented by S. Ravinder Singh Secretary/chief Executive Officer of the Board.  While speaking on the occasion, More
Chinar Corps holds 4-week trg course for unemployed youth

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Oct 2: Chinar Corps of Army conducted a vocational training course on welding for unemployed youth of the Valley.  The four-week training programme was conducted in collaboration with Chinar Engineers and Kashmir Polytechnic College, Srinagar.  The course, which concluded yesterday More
Pak to name India 'most favoured' trading partner by year end?

INDO ASIAN NEWS SERVICE

New Delhi, Oct 2: Pakistan may grant the long overdue most favoured nation (MFN) status to India by the end of this year that will reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers and broaden the trade basket between the two countries, top Pakistani officials have said.  This is expected to triple the More
JK Bank, RBI organize financial literacy workshop

Students show interest to learn about banking, financial products

GK NEWS NETWORK

Pulwama, Oct 2: J&K Bank in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India organized a financial literacy workshop yesterday at Government Boys Secondary School, Parigam, Pulwama.  The workshop was conducted under the Aegis of Financial Literacy and Credit Counselling Centre, Lead Bank More
JK seeks `1,700 cr to check T&D losses

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Srinagar, Oct 2: J&K government has submitted a Rs 1,739 crore proposal to the Centre for extending the Accelerated Power Development and Reforms (APDRP) programme to 288 towns in the state with the aim of reducing transmission and distribution losses. “A proposal has been submitted to More
Wagay is chairman Valley Fruit Growers/Dealers Union
Srinagar, Oct 2: Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union has elected Ghulam Rasool Wagay as its chairman in its recently held elections.  Wagay took the oath of office on Saturday in front chairman Election Committee Bashir Ahmad Bashir and Director Horticulture Kashmir G H Shah.& More
Allana eyes Valley market for mutton supply
Srinagar, Oct 2: Allana, a business group, on Sunday organized a mutton dealers’ meet at a local hotel here.  The meeting was informed that Allana in association with CAPD Department is intending to start its operations in the Valley for the “benefit” of public, the group in a statement said More
Kashmiris exploring vegetarian options!
Srinagar, Oct 2: They call it evergreen street food and it has become a hit not only among swarming tourists to Kashmir valley this year but even meat-loving locals, exploring low-fat vegetarian options. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tweeted he no longer needed to go outside the Valley for his favourite More
Adopt vegetable cultivation on commercial lines: Mir to farmers

GK NEWS NETWORK

Kargil, Oct 2: Minister for Agriculture   Ghulam Hassan Mir today stressed upon the farmers to adopt vegetable cultivation in the district  in big way on commercial lines as  there is huge market potential  available within the district. The Minister was addressing More
BANK WATCH

sajjad bazaz

Eye opener performanceTotal outstanding loans of 34 banks operating in J&K as on June 2011 amounts to Rs. 16635 crore. J&K Bank’scontribution is Rs.11,284 crore. Rest of the 33 banks have together contributed just Rs.5,351 crore.OUR state has its own distinct More
  • Kashmir

5 yrs on, mini secretariat still incomplete in Bandipora

SUHAIL AJMAL

Bandipora, Oct 2: Five years after the construction was started on the mini secretariat in Bandipora district in North Kashmir, the work on the buildings are yet to be completed. According to the locals More


  • Srinagar City

When ‘faulty’ 33000KV line left mother of 3 limbless

WHILE MAALA’S POOR FAMILY SPENDS THOUSANDS OF RUPEES ON HER TREATMENT, PDD OFFICIALS FEIGN IGNORANCE ABOUT THE ACCIDENT

ADIL BASHIR

Srinagar, Oct 2: Bed No 27, Ward 6, SK Institute of Medical Sciences Soura. Maala Banu, mother of three kids is battling for life. Her legs have been amputated, burn marks all over her body. She can’t More



  • Jammu

JK students disallowed to perform in New Delhi

‘We Were Singled Out, Denied Entry Into Venue’

GANDHI JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS

GK NEWS NETWORKJammu, Oct 2: Notwithstanding Center’s repeated advisories to all Indian states and Union Territories (UTs), a group of around sixty students and members of NGOs from Jammu and Kashmir were More


  • South Asia

Karzai reviews Taliban peace strategy

Kabul, Oct 2: Afghan President Hamid Karzai is reviewing his strategy for making peace with the Taliban after his top peace envoy was murdered, a spokesman said today, as officials said the killer was More


  • World

UK to tighten laws to curb people claiming British passports

H S RAO

London, Oct 2: The government plans to introduce new rules to curb immigrants' rights to settle down permanently in the UK, a move likely to adversely impact thousands of Indians seeking to live in the More


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