January chill pushes up sale of woollens, heating appliances in Valley

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, Jan 31: The continued chill in January in the Kashmir Valley shot up demand for heating appliances and woollens. Shopkeepers dealing in woollen clothes, blankets, heating gadgets, etc, said their sales during the month increased considerably. “On an average I sold 5 to 10 gas heaters More

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Omar gives nod to ‘Youth Start-up Loan Scheme’

* 'Will make SKEWPY more inclusive' * 'Support entrepreneurs in off-bank mode to get soft loans'

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Jan 31: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday gave nod to yet another initiative of ‘Youth Start-up Loan Scheme’ (YSLS) under Sher-i-Kashmir Employment and Welfare Programme for Youth (SKEWPY) to expand its orbit of offering opportunities to the educated youth for venturing in independent livelihood More

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11 top officials of JK Bank retire

Srinagar, Jan 31: J&K Bank extended a warm farewell to eleven of its officers who attained their superannuation today. Executive Presidents, Tafazal Hussain and G M Sahibzada presented bouquets to the retirees Vice-president Syed Abdul Hamid, Senior Executive Manager Mushtaq Ahmad Ansari More

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NABARD to fund JK farm sector

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Jan 31: National Agriculture Bank and Rural Development (NABARD) has agreed to provide more funding support and guidance in agriculture sector to boost the farming sector in the state. The issue was discussed at a high level meeting of NABARD officials held under the chairmanship of More

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Ratle project to generate 850 MW

Environment Ministry approves capacity increase proposal

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Jan 31: Ministry of Environment and Forests has given a green signal to Ratle Hydro Electric Project Pvt Ltd, a GVK Group company, to increase it power project capacity from 690 MW to 850 MW. Ratle Hydro Electric Project, to be constructed on Chenab River in Kishwar District of Jammu More

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Akhoon stresses for energy conservation

Oil and Gas Conservation Fortnight-2012 concludes

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Jan 31: Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Qamar Ali Akhoon today underlined the need for launching a vigorous campaign to make people aware about the importance of conservation of energy, including Oil and Gas, to make the future of country secure.  The Minister More

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Fireplace sales go hot this winter

SYED IMRAN ALI HAMDANI

Srinagar, Jan 31: The fireplace, an architectural structure designed to contain a fire for heating, with typical heritage looks has been going trendy in the Valley at least for its cast iron avatar. Its sales, as per its dealers, have soared over 30 per cent this winter. Apart from many villas More

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No price hike in mutton, milk: CAPD

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 31: Director, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department, Kashmir, today said the retail rate of dressed mutton continues to be Rs 240 per Kg.  He said whenever the reports of overcharging were brought to the notice of the department, action has been taken under the More

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Airtel digital TV launches iKidsworld

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 31:  Airtel digital TV- the DTH service from Bharti Airtel announced launch of iKidsworld- unique interactive service for kids to expand their learning and imagination.  Engaging kids at every step, the user interface is designed to make learning extremely enjoyable for More

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‘Implement farm programmes to boost agri production’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 31: Commissioner/Secretary Agriculture Production Department Navin Kumar Choudhary laid stress on implementing of various programmes to boost agri-production and uplift farming community.  The Commissioner/Secretary stated this while reviewing the progress of various schemes More

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