‘Handicrafts important for JK economy’

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GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Oct 5: Chief Secretary, Madhav Lal Wednesday said handicraft was important for the welfare of J&K economy.He, according to an official statement, said the new trends in association with old heritage need be propagated to expand the market for the world famous Kashmir handicrafts More

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JK Bank inaugurates 4 ATMs, 1 B/U

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Oct 5: J&K Bank, state’s only listed company, today commissioned four ATMs in Jammu and Kathua. While City Square Mall & Paloura got one ATM each, two Teller machines were thrown open in Kathua district.  Besides, a Business Unit was also inaugurated at Mishriwala More

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'Red and White' restaurant inaugurated

Srinagar, Oct 5:  Red and White, a trendy restaurant serving veg and non- veg, was today thrown open for public. SP East, Shiekh Zulifkar inaugurated the restaurant located near Women’s College, here at an impressive function today. Owner, Sajad Ahmed Bala said he has opened the More

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Saffron cultivation in JK on decline

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Srinagar, Oct 5: The Jammu and Kashmir government has admitted that saffron cultivation in the state faces the threat of extinction unless steps are taken, as the cultivable area and production have decreased by half in a decade’s time. The cultivable area of saffron declined from 5,707 hectares More

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JK Grameen Bank, Maruti Suzuki ink pact

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Oct 5: J&K Grameen Bank, one of the leading Regional Rural Banks of J&K today signed an MoU with Maruti Suzuki India Ltd for sale of its cars, a statement here said. It said the MoU is “another initiative by the MSIL to tap the vast potential in rural market and to provide the More

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