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448 infra projects report cost overrun of Rs 4.02 trn; 539 behind schedule

NEW DELHI: As many as 448 central sector infrastructure projects have reported a cost overrun of over Rs 4.02 lakh crore as of February...

Govt may consider privatising Oriental Insurance or United India: Report

New Delhi: The government may consider privatising Oriental Insurance or the United India Insurance Co as their financial health has improved after a series...

Foreign portfolio investors invest Rs 24,965 crore in February so far

NEW DELHI: Continuing their buying spree, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) invested Rs 24,965 crore in Indian markets in February so far as various organisations...

IIKSTC with cutting edge technology to be a boon for Kashmir Saffron

SRINAGAR: A review meeting of National Mission on Saffron was held today at India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre under the chairmanship of Director...

KTA alleges harassment of traders by State Tax Dept at Lower Munda, Lakhanpur

Srinagar: The Kashmir Trade Alliance on Saturday said they were facing discrimination and harassment at the hands of the State Tax Department. President of Kashmir...

Faculty of Forestry SKUAST-K to impart month long training on cultivating medicinal plant

Youth must venture in this sector to earn livelihood: Expert SRINAGAR: To generate awareness among the youth about the potential of venturing into scientific growing...

FM urges industry to unleash animal spirits; make India fastest growing economy

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday exhorted India Inc to unleash animal spirits and bring in fresh investment to make India one...

Dir Tourism flags off 4×4 Extreme Terrain Expedition for north Kashmir

SRINAGAR:- In order to promote adventure tourism activities and to uncover new tourist destinations in remote and far-flung areas of north Kashmir, the Director...

Horticulture dept Bla kick starts activities in 19 Zones

BARAMULLA: In view of upcoming horticulture season, the Horticulture department Baramulla has geared up and has conducted several activities meant for the overall welfare...

Training on NADCP-INAPH imparted to officers of Sheep Husbandry Department at Jammu

JAMMU: A training programme for successful implementation of National Animal Disease control Programme (NADCP) was organized today by the Livestock Development Board, Jammu, where...

Pakistan to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications

Islamabad: Pakistan has decided to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications (GI) to prevent its unauthorised use by other countries. A GI tag is...

Policy on export of agricultural products soon

Srinagar: A meeting under the chairmanship of Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal was held Thursday to chalk out the strategy for implementation of...

Dir Tourism reviews dev, infrastructure facilities at pilgrim sites

SRINAGAR: Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo Thursday reviewed developmental works at pilgrim sites in Kashmir Valley being executed by the Department. The projects...

Programme IRTIQA held at SKUAST’s Fisheries Faculty

Ganderbal: Under the aegis of National Agricultural Higher Educational Project (NAHEP) a day long Orientation programme for freshly admitted students for undergoing BFSc was...

FIL Industries bags Cold Chain Award by CII

SRINAGAR: FIL Industries (FIL) has been conferred a national award by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for Cold Chain Award 2020 in the...

DLRC meet held at Doda: DDC seeks special focus on Agriculture, allied sectors; lending in Priority sector

DODA: District Development Commissioner Doda, Dr Sagar D Doifode today chaired District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting here to review the performance of Banks...

Dwivedi discusses export Promotion with FIEO, concerned Government Departments

JAMMU: Commissioner, Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, today discussed modalities for export promotion here at a meeting with Federation of Indian...

Dir Horticulture visits IGC Lassipora, asks entrepreneurs to harness full potential of this sector

SRINAGAR: Director Horticulture Kashmir (Chairman,JIT) Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, today visited IGC, Lassipora Pulwama and I.E. Aglar Shopian to inspect various units established under Post...

15 States complete ease of doing business reforms

NEW DELHI: The number of States successfully completing the “Ease of Doing Business” (EoDB) reforms has increased to 15. Three more States namely, Gujarat,...

Raids conducted on pesticide warehouse at Khonmoh

Found pesticides dumped with prior info to Enforcement Agency Srinagar: Upon the instruction of Director Agriculture Kashmir (Controller of Pesticides) a team of officers headed...

DC Bandipora inaugurates skill development courses at ITI Bandipora

BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais on Tuesday inaugurated short term skill development course-Automotive Service Technician Level-III at Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Bandipora under...

With no quality checks or fixed rates, middlemen milk all the profit in Shopian

Shopian: In absence of any proper government rate list, both dairy farmers and consumers in Shopian district are being cheated by middlemen who are...

Director Agriculture inaugurates Seminar on Mushroom Cultivation at Lalmandi

SRINAGAR: The Agriculture department today organised a seminar on Mushroom cultivation ‘A way forward to double the farmers income’ at Lalmandi, here. The seminar was...

Haseeb Drabu formally joins Air Works as independent director

New Delhi: Former Jammu and Kashmir finance minister Haseeb Drabu has formally joined aircraft maintenance provider Air Works's board as an independent director after...

Dir Tourism holds Webinar with West Bengal tourism fraternity

SRINAGAR: Following the Webinars with Gujarat and Maharashtra Tour and Travel Fraternity, Director Tourism, Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo Tuesday interacted with the West...

DDC Gbl chairs DMFT meet

GANDERBAL: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today chaired a meeting of the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) Ganderbal to discuss the...

Orientation programme for fresher’s held at SKUAST Veterinary Faculty

Srinagar: Orientation Cum Foundation programme was held at Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, SKUAST-K on Tuesday. The programme was organized by Dean Students Welfare (DSW), SKUAST-K...

Secy Tourism conducts meeting with stakeholders, reviews preparations for upcoming spring, summer seasons

Tourism deptt gearing up for series of festivals, roadshows SRINAGAR: Secretary, Tourism, Culture, Youth Services & Sports, Sarmad Hafeez Monday convened an interactive meeting with...

SDM Karnah distributes 40 poly green houses, visits ITI Tangdar

KUPWARA: The Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Karnah, Dr. Bilal Mohiddin Bhat today visited Horticulture Development office Tangdar and distributed free poly greenhouses along-with iron...

DDC Kupwara takes stock of functioning of Fruit Mandi, Bumhama

KUPWARA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC), Kupwara, Imam Din today along with concerned officers visited Fruit and Vegetable Mandi, Bumhama to take stock of...

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