Low temperatures threaten fruit production in Kashmir

ALTAF BABA

Baramulla, May 23: With temperatures failing to improve even after the beginning of the summer, the apple production this year in north Kashmir is likely to be affected badly. According to the fruit growers, the low temperatures are not allowing the apples to germinate fully. “Instead of More

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KU organises programme on cultural heritage

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 23: The Business School in collaboration with Department of Students Welfare, University of Kashmir today held a session on Heritage and Culture of Kashmir as a part of weeklong interaction programme between the students of the Syracuse University USA and University of Kashmir.  More

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Petrol price hike ‘unbearable’ for aam admi

Centre’s decision evokes sharp criticism

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, May 23: The steep petrol price hike by the central government today came in for sharp criticism with people from different walks of life condemning  it, saying  the hike will be ‘unbearable’ for aam admi. While the business community termed the hike as “uncalled for”, More

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‘Don’t increase cement prices unilaterally’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 23: Government today asked the Valley-based cement manufacturers not to increase the prices of the commodity unilaterally.  The companies were further directed to furnish “cost analysis of rates” to Director Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department (CAPD).   More

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Aryans, SSM job fest evokes response

Srinagar, May 23: Aryans and SSM Job Fest has evoked good response from the students in the Valley.  Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group and Mehboob Makhdoomi, Dean, SSM College in a statement said the job fest has evoked good response from the students in the Valley.  Giving More

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‘Shopian to have Rs40 cr satellite fruit market’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 23: With a view to further augment the marketing facilities for the growers and traders in the apple town of Shopian, Govt will shortly establish Rs. 40 crore satellite fruit and vegetable market. The new satellite fruit and vegetable market will be set up over a land of 500 More

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Jora for strict implementation of Tourist Trade Act

Assures redressal of AKTO demands

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 23: Minister for Tourism and Culture, Nawang Rigzin Jora today said the fair trade practice was must for tourist promotion in the State. Speaking at a meeting with the representatives of Association of Kashmir Tour Operators (AKTO) here today, the minister said that honesty in trade More

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Syndicate Bank organises customer meet

Srinagar, May 23: Syndicate Bank today organized a customer meet at its branch office at Exchange Road, here.  The meet was attended by a good number of customers. Branch head, Syndicate Bank, Suresh Kumar on the occasion briefed the customers about the different loan facilities being More

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JK on path of stable cash management: Rather

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 23: In a significant achievement in cash management, the Government has been able to clear all the liabilities received by the treasuries in the financial year 2011-12, without issuance of traditional ‘hundies’ and keeping amounts in civil deposits. “Not only this, due to the More

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Awareness camp on organic farming held

GK NEWS NETWORK

Shopian, May 23: To promote organic farming, Agriculture Department in collaboration with International Traceability System Ltd, New Delhi organized an awareness camp at Keller, here.  In the first phase 80 hectares of land have been brought   under organic farming for cultivation More

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TASK hails CM for tourism promotion

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 23: Travel Agents Society of Kashmir (TASK) today hailed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his “contribution towards reviving tourism sector in the Valley.”  President TASK, Muhammad Ibrahim Siah said: “The hard work by the government in this behalf has bore its fruits in the More

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Sopore traders call on Rizvi

Srinagar, May 23: A delegation of Sopore Traders Federation led by its president Haji Muhammad Ashraf Ganai met Commissioner Sales Tax, Kifyafat Hussain Rizvi and apprised him of the problems faced by traders. “The Commissioner assured us that he will redress the grievances,” the traders More

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