Centre rolls out DCT, JK miles apart

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, Jan 1:  The centre government today rolled out its ambitious Direct Cash Transfer (DCT) scheme that will initially be implemented in 20 districts in India. The scheme shall cover seven schemes wherein money will be transferred to bank accounts of the beneficiaries. However, the DCT More

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‘Never know the odds until you play and win’

At 26, he has emerged as one of the successful businessmen in the Kashmir valley. Managing Director, Chowdhary Group, Babar Chowdhary shares his experiences and future plans in business with GK Business correspondent, Mukeet Akmali. Excerpts Tell us something about More

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‘JK State Cooperative Bank’s CBS rollout in final stage’

Holds Annual General Meeting After 40 Years

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 1: The J&K State Cooperative Bank today held the Annual General Meeting of its shareholders, here. The meeting was significant for it was held after a gap of more than 40 years.  Muhammad Shafi Dar, chairman of the bank who presided over the meeting unveiled the bank’s future More

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New Year may bring in up to 10 lakh jobs, 10-15% pay hikes

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Jan 1: The New Year may usher in loads of cheers for job seekers, as companies are likely to hire up to 10 lakh employees and dole out pay hikes in the range of 10-15 per cent to high-performers, say experts. As per the estimates of human resource consultants, hiring will definitely More

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SFC targets Rs 105 cr revenue

Corporation’s foremost duty to meet local timber demand: Altaf

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Jan 1: Jammu and Kashmir State Forest Corporation (SFC) is poised to achieve the target of extracting 30 lakh cubic feet timber during this financial year, which is expected to fetch the corporation Rs 105 crore.  The information was given at a review meeting of the corporation More

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JKCCC appeals CM

Srinagar, Jan 1: J&K Contractors’ Coordination Committee today sought intervention of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, to redress the problems of PMGSY contractors. “The attitude of the PMGSY department is forcing contractors to stop all ongoing works. We appeal the CM to intervene and More

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Tourist inflows in 2012 enthuse KHARA

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 1: The Kashmir Hotels and Restaurant Association (KHARA) today expressed satisfaction over the successful tourism year 2012. “We are happy with the inflow of tourists in 2012 and are hopeful this year the rush would further improve,” said President KHARA Showkat Chowdhary.
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JKTDC new year gala evokes massive response

Srinagar, Jan 1: The special feast, cracker show and live music programmes organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) on the eve on New Year last night, evoked tremendous response.  On the eve of New Year, the JKTDC had organized special programmes at its Nunkun More

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LA panel for rules to regulate brick kilns

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Jan 1: A Legislative Assembly Sub-Committee on Environment Tuesday called for framing comprehensive rules for regulation of brick kilns in the state, while suggesting amendments in the existing rules. The Committee, headed by MLA Ch Zulfikar Ali, met here today and discussed the impact More

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FCI asked to streamline stocking of foodgrains

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Jan 1: The Jammu and Kashmir government today asked the authorities of Food Corporation of India (FCI) to streamline the stocking of foodgrains in godowns, particularly in the areas which get affected by bad weather and road blockage. "We ask the FCI authorities to streamline the stocking More

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