Hoteliers pitch for removal of forces from tourist spots

Demand new tourism policy for JK

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, May 31: Pitching for their removal from tourist destinations, Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Association today said that security forces’ presence at tourist attractions sends negative signal outside.   “It is a matter of concern. Presence of security forces in and around tourist More

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Mercy Corps Start-Up Kashmir! Business Plan Competition

Date for submission of applications extended to June 14

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 31:  In view of overwhelming response, Mercy Corps’ Start-Up Kashmir Youth Entrepreneur (SKYE) Development Project has extended the last date for submission of applications to June 14.  The Start-Up Kashmir Business Plan Competition aims to provide aspiring Kashmiri youth More

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Registration camp for ponywalas, labourers at Sonamarg from June 1

Srinagar, May 31: Department of Labour will set up a registration camp at Sonamarg from June 1 for registration of labourers who intend to work during Amarnath Yatra, 2012 from Baltal side. The interested Ponywalas, Dandywalas and other labourers have been asked to bring their identity cards More

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Saheli inaugurated at Regal Chowk

Srinagar, May 31: Here is some good news for lady consumers.  Saheli – A branded fashion store exclusive for ladies was today inaugurated at Regal Chowk here.  “We have brought unique collection of fancy dress materials with wide range in casual wear, designer wear, party wear and More

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Left protests petrol price hike

Vows to launch sustained campaign till rollback Cabinet meetings at far off places a burden to exchequer: Tarigami

IMRAN MUZAFFAR

Srinagar, May 31: Vowing to launch a sustained campaign against ‘anti-people’ policies of the centre, State Secretary, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and MLA Kulgam Muhammad Yusuf Tarigami Thursday demanded rollback of petrol price hike. “People at the helm have always been insensitive More

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Roaming charges to go, one-nation-one-number cleared

New Telecom Policy ’12 approved

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, May 31: The government today cleared National Telecom Policy 2012 aiming to abolish roaming charges thus allowing mobile phone subscribers to use same number across country without having to pay extra charges. "Target is one nation full mobile number portability and work towards More

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JK Bank state’s ambassador: Tafazal Hussain

Bank inaugurates new premises, holds customer meet

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 31: “Despite tough times over the last 22 years, J&K Bank, as an ambassador of the state of J&K, has made a mark worldwide with its outstanding progress, performance and proficiency.”  “We have given business a new dimension by showing to the world as to how businesses More

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Bharti Walmart to adopt 50 govt schools in India

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, May 31:  Bharti Walmart, a joint venture company of Bharti Enterprises and Walmart Stores Inc, has committed to adopt 50 government schools across 50 cities in India including in Jammu and Kashmir. The schools will be adopted by the company under a unique school support initiative More

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Max New York Life net up by 159 pc to Rs 733 cr

Jammu, May 31: Max New York Life Insurance, leading private life insurer today announced its 2011-12 audited results.  The company recorded 10 per cent growth in gross premium to Rs. 6,391 crore while the profit increased 159 per cent to Rs. 733 crore.  The company has also performed More

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