CM for upgrading handicraft sector

Says some unscrupulous dealers defaming Valley’s heritage handicraft

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, May 14: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the 4th International Buyer – Seller Meet at SKICC here.    Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister stressed the need for using innovative techniques to upgrade the handicraft sector. “We need to train our artisans More
Artisans won’t face credit problems: Chairman JK Bank

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14:  Maintaining that handicraft sector is one of the key drivers of state economy, chairman and CEO, J&K Bank, Mushtaq Ahmad today said the J&K Bank has been “proactive in taking steps to address the under-financed aspects of the immensely potential craft economy.”
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JK to have Eco-Tourism development board soon

AKSHAY AZAD

Jammu, May 14: The state environment department has pushed a proposal to constitute J&K Eco Tourism Board to the government to recommend measures and identify the potential places for the promotion of eco- tourism in the state. Sources said that the proposal was under consideration of More
Govt expects 2 mn tourists to Valley this year

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, May 14: Minster for Tourism, Nawang Rigzin Jora Monday said the government was expecting the number of tourists visiting the Valley will cross 2 million mark this year. “We are hopeful that the number of tourists visiting the Valley will cross 20 lakh number including Amarnath Yatris More
Mir for showcasing farm potential of Tangmarg to tourists

Inaugurates training-cum-awareness camp

GK NEWS NETWORK

Warapora (Tangmarg), May 14: Maintaining that Warpora Tangmarg has a great potential for horticulture and agriculture, minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir today said this potential can also be used to attract tourists. Inaugurating a training-cum-awareness camp of agriculture and More
JAKFED employees call off strike
Jammu, May 14: The JAKFED employees today called off their strike after getting assurance from the Minister of State for Cooperative, Finance, Labour, Higher Education and Stationary, Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma for early redressal of their demands, including release of benefits under 6th pay commission More
Aircel launches ‘Unlimited Voice & Data’
Srinagar, May 14: Aircel today announced the launch of its unique package: “349 Recharge”. “With Rs 349 Recharge a customer can enjoy unlimited calling,” the company in a statement said.  Giving details it said the scheme has a benefit validity of 30 days.  “It is available More
Chaya felicitated
Srinagar, May 14: A group of Valley-based tour companies Monday felicitated prominent hotelier Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya on his assuming the office of President, Hoteliers’ Club, a guild of hoteliers.  In a statement, Ghulam Rasool Siah of Prince Tours Srinagar, Haji Khazir Muhammad Dar of Metro More
Agri team raids pesticide godowns
Srinagar, May 14: Law Enforcement Agency of Agriculture Department Kashmir in its campaign to check the sale and distribution of spurious fertilizers, pesticides and seeds, inspected various godowns in Islamabad (Anantnag) today. The Agency found many dealers selling pesticides/insecticides More
  • Kashmir

Geelani digs deep into his eventful past

RECORDING HISTORY

Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani talks about his family background, hardships he faced to attain education and his journey from a north Kashmir hamlet to Srinagar. In an exclusive More


  • Srinagar City

A lot needs to be done to revive KGC glory

GK has done a good job in bringing the status of Kashmir Golf Club, the second oldest golf course of the subcontinent to the notice of the government, which in fact, owns it. The constitution of the More



  • Jammu

PDP-BJP planning to create 2008 like situation: NC

Jammu, May 14: Cautioning the people against the 'evil designs' of opposition PDP and BJP, the ruling National Conference (NC) on Monday claimed that the two parties had arrived at an undeclared alliance More


  • South Asia

Soldiers to move to peacetime positions: Media report

‘Dr Singh’s proposed Islamabad visit to offer pleasant surprises’

INDO-PAK THAW

REZAUL H LASKAR

Islamabad, May 14: India is likely to cut the number of soldiers from wartime positions on the border with Pakistan, where they were deployed after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, according to a media report More


  • Health

Watching TV linked to unhealthy eating

Washington, May 14: Don't allow your children to be glued to TV if you want them to eat healthy. Television viewing time is associated with lower odds of consuming fruit or vegetables daily, says a new More


  • Career and Counseling

Government to double availability of medical seats

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, May 14: Medical students are in for a bonanza with the government planning to double availability of undergraduate and postgraduate seats to meet a target of 80,000 MBBS and 45,000 PG seats More


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