Hoteliers suggest China model to contain pollution in Dal lake

KHAROF presents paper to Chief Minister

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 1: Showing deep concern over the rising pollution levels in Dal lake, Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Owners’ Federation (KHAROF) has suggested to the government to adopt China model to deal with the problem.  A delegation of the federation led by its president, Faiz Ahmad More

‘Govt committed to upgrade tourism infrastructure in Valley’

Deputy CM discusses issues with hoteliers

Srinagar, June 1: Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand today convened a meeting with the Association of J&K Hoteliers Club and discussed several issues connected with the development of Srinagar city and infrastructural facilities for the tourist across the Valley.Tara Chand, according to an official More

KU Business School bags Leadership Award

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 1:  The Business School, University of Kashmir has been nominated for B-School Leadership Award by the ABP NEWS National Awards.  The ABP NEWS National B-School awards are given to recognize the institutions that are innovative, modern and industry related in their curriculum More

Gallon Builders completes pretty day apartment

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jun 1: Directors, Gallon Builders India Pvt Ltd (GBI), Muhammad Anwar and Imran Zaidi today said the company has completed its Pretty Day apartment in Jammu and the flats are ready. They said the GBI, one of leading real estate companies in India, works on the very simple moto “ More

4 years on, Crop Insurance Scheme remains non-starter in JK

Implementing agency runs show with 1 official without office

ASHWANI LANGEH

Jammu, June 1: The much-hyped National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) has proved a non-starter in J&K largely due to the half-hearted approach on the part of the implementing agency. Sources said that even after four years of its launch in the state, the Agriculture Insurance Company More

JK Bank inaugurates Extension Counter, ATM at Solina

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 1:  J&K Bank today inaugurated a state-of-the-art Extension Counter and ATM at Commercial Tax Complex Solina. Commissioner, Sales Tax Kifayat Hussain Rizvi inaugurated the Extension Counter of Bank’s B/U Old Secretariat in presence of J&K Bank President & Zonal More

Rs 39 lakh goods traded across LoC

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Poonch, June 1: Goods worth just Rs 39 lakh were traded across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point here today, officials said. As many as seven trucks rolled out from the Trade Facilitation Centre (TFC) here to PaK, they said, adding these trucks More

‘Manufacturing growth to remain subdued’

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, June 1: India's manufacturing sector is expected to post moderate growth in the days ahead as RBI may find it difficult to cut interest rates in view of high inflation, says an HSBC survey. The manufacturing sector, which is the main engine for growth, slipped marginally in May due More

  • Kashmir

Omar holds Awami Mulakat

‘Committed To J&K’s Peace, Development’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 1: Reaffirming his government’s commitment to work vigorously for permanent peace and sustained development in J&K, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday said that “a well-defined roadmap More



  • Srinagar City

HC directs CS to appoint committee

DOG MENACE

M HYDERI

Srinagar, June 1: The High Court on Friday directed the state Chief Secretary, Madhav Lal  to appoint an expert committee to explore possibilities other than dog sterilization which could be implemented More




  • Jammu

Environment impact study for Sawlakote HEPP underway

JKPDC likely to submit DPR by August

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, June 1: Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation is likely to submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of 1850 Mega Watt (MW) Sawlakote Hydro Electric Power Project by August this year, while More



  • Health

Diabetes drug linked to bladder cancer

Pioglitazone Banned In France, Germany

AGENCIES

Qubec, June 1: The diabetes drug Actos (Pioglitazone) already carries a warning about its risk for bladder cancer, and now new research suggests that this risk may be greater than previously believed.& More



  • Education and Career

FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP ALERT

Fellowship for reporting on violence, conflict openMid-career journalists who want to deepen their knowledge of trauma and improve coverage of violence, conflict and tragedy can apply for a fellowship More



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