3 pilgrim tourism circuits coming up in JK: Jora

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 18: Minister for Tourism and Culture, Nawang Rigzin Jora said that three tourism circuits would be developed-- one each in Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh regions-- for promotion of pilgrim tourism in the State.He said the government has submitted detailed project reports of Rs. 150 crore More

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Kifayat Rizvi takes over as Commissioner CTD

Welcomed warmly by employees, traders

Srinagar, May 18: Newly posted Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Department, Syed Kifayat Hussain Rizvi today took over the charge of the office. On his arrival to the Excise and Taxation Complex Solina, here, Rizvi was welcomed warmly by the officers and officials of the department. Members More

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Micromax launches Fun Book at IUST

Srinagar, May 18: Micromax has launched its Fun Book at the Islamic University of Science and Technology.  The product was launched in association with School of Business Studies.  The product demonstration was given by Aasif Ahmad, Sales Officer for Micromax, and the ‘un-boxing More

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Brick manufacturers call on Chief Minister, seek rate revision

Omar assures amendment in brick kiln act

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 18: The government will consider amendments in the J&K Brick Kiln Act and rate revision of bricks, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday assured a delegation of J&K Brick Manufacturers’ Association. The CM assured the delegation that a two-member group of ministers will shortly More

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The Boulevard hawkers appeal govt

Srinagar, May 18: Kashmir Art Hawkers’ Union today appealed to government to allow them “conduct our trade” on the Boulevard road here.  In a statement here today the Union members said that they were not being allowed to do business on the Boulevard.” “We are hawkers and we don More

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ADB-funded projects reviewed

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 18: Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Planning and Development Department,  B B Vyas Friday reviewed the progress of various projects being executed by J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) under Multi-sector project for infrastructure rehabilitation(MPIR) and Jammu More

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Manohar for making CICs fully operational

IT parks to be set up in JK

Srinagar, May 18: A review meeting regarding promotion of Information Technology and establishment of new IT Parks in the state was held here today which was chaired by Minister of State for Cooperative and Information Technology, Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma. Among other the meeting was attended More

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JK sends list of eligible candidates to Punjab govt

Ranjit Sagar Dam Employment Package

ASHWANI LANGEH

Jammu, May 18: Families displaced by Ranjit Sagar dam in Kathua may finally see the light at the end of the tunnel: The government of J&K has decided to send list of “eligible” candidates from the affected families, to the Punjab government for their appointment in the project.    More

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JKJCCI raises LoC trade issues with home seretary

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 18: A delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JKJCCI) headed by its president Dr Mubeen Shah met the union home secretary R K Singh in Srinagar on Thursday. The chamber raised issues related to LoC trade with the union home secretary.  More

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TASK hails Farooq Shah

Srinagar, May 18: Travel Agents Society of Kashmir today hailed former Director Tourism, Farooq Ahmad Shah for his “contribution in reviving tourism sector” in the valley.  President TASK, Muhammad Ibrahim Siah said under the capable leadership of Shah the tourism sector in the state flourished More

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2 South Kashmir districts lag behind in agri, allied sectors

GK NEWS NETWORK

Islamabad (Anantnag), May 18: Financial Commission Consultant for Kashmir,  G A Qureshi today said that Islamabad (Anantnag) and Kulgam districts are lagging behind in the agriculture and allied sectors. Quoting census figures, Qureshi said the districts were lagging behind though there More

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Airtel announces new tariff for 3G customers

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 18: Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, today announced new tariff plans for its 3G services.  The company also introduced “Smartbytes additional data usage packs” for its postpaid Airtel mobile customers More

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