Film Policy will revive Film Tourism, boost economy, promote local talent in J&K

SRINAGAR: Much to the benefit of economy, Bollywood is again turning its eyes and cameras towards its once favourite shooting destination ‘Kashmir’ following the launch of Film Policy in Jammu and Kashmir. Like the increase in footfall of tourists, film crews are also returning to Valley to capture the picturesque, shooting friendly locales which will […]

DoCA cautions Restaurants on forced charging of “Service Charges” on consumers

New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has scheduled a meeting on 2nd June, 2022 with the National Restaurant Association of India to discuss the issues pertaining to Service Charge levied by restaurants. The meeting follows as a result of DoCA taking notice of a number of media reports as well as grievances registered […]

Director Agriculture Kashmir visits Khansahib, Budgam

BUDGAM: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited various villages of Khansahab area of Budgam and monitored the agriculture activities in the farmers fields and also interacted with the beekeepers regarding the interventions offered by the Department for their smooth working. While having interactive meetings with the farmers of the different villages, Director […]

Explore beauty of Kashmir, Director South Indian films Shiva Nirvana to fellow film makers

AWANTIPORA: Shiva Nirvana, Director South Telugu Cinema has appealed to fellow Indian film makers for shooting films in Kashmir. This he said on the sets of film Khushi here at the historic town of Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Shiva Nirvana, who is on a 30 day visit to Kashmir, has been shooting […]

CPFC, EPFO reviews functioning of regional offices at Srinagar

SRINAGAR:Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC), EPFO, Neelam Shami Rao, on last day of her three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir today reviewed the functioning of the Regional Offices in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh here. FA&CAO, Hemant Jain; ACC(HQ), K. L. Taneja and RPFC – I , Rizwan Uddin and other officers of EPFO participated […]

Institute for Intellectual Development Doda conducts Personality Development Workshop

Srinagar: A One Month workshop on “Personality Development Programme” was organized by Institute for Intellectual Development Doda from 15th April to 15th May, 2022 Chenab Valley Public Hr Sec School Doda under the Course Trainer and Director, IID Dr. Mohammad Shuhaib Balwan. The Grand convocation of that was organised on 22nd May 2022. The Chief […]

The future of sports betting: integrating technology into the current framework

The future of sports betting: integrating technology into the current framework

As Apple is gearing up to launch their first Mixed Reality (MR) headset, the gambling industry is likely to take strides toward integrating Virtual Reality (VR) into sports betting and fantasy sports. According to ENV, about 70% of real-money gamers in India are under the age of 34. This same group is the keenest on […]

Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary) AP&FWD chairs the maiden review meeting of the Agriculture department.

Srinagar: Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary) Agriculture Production and Farmer Welfare Department Sh. Atal Dulloo today chaired first detailed review meeting of agriculture sector to assess the progress on various centrally sponsored schemes and other flagship programmes being implemented in the division at Agriculture Complex Lalmandi Srinagar. Financial Commissioner in his address said that our […]

Exhibition showcasing finest of Kashmir handicrafts inaugurated at Gulmarg

Gulmarg: Gulmarg will play host to a “craft mela” a unique handicraft & handloom exhibition showcasing the exquisite art and craft of Kashmir. The exhibition has been put together by Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms Kashmir in collaboration with Gulmarg Development Authority. The Director Handicrafts & Handlooms Kashmir Tariq Ahmad Zargar inaugurated the exhibition in […]

KCCI demands improved air connectivity, rational air fare

Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been observing with concern the steep hike in the airfares. Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, President of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated that we have received representations from various stakeholders regarding this issue. We failed to understand as there is no apparent reason to justify the […]