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J&K: PDD Principal Secretary visits Shopian, takes stock of public issues
16Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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J&K: PDD Principal Secretary visits Shopian, takes stock of public issues

As part of phase third of ‘Back to Village’ programme (B2V3) launched in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Principal Secretary Power Development Department (PDD) and Information Department, Rohit Kansal, visited Sindhoo Shirmal, Shopian to take stock of issues and concerns of the rural masses for redressal.District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Chaudhary Mohammad Yasin, Senior Superintendent of Police besides district officers, BDOs and a large number of people were also present on the occasion.On the occasion, Kansal said that the main objective of B2V3 Programme is to reach out to the people at their doorsteps besides connecting them with the administration for efficient and smooth public service delivery.He laid the foundation stone for milk chilling plant...
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J&K: Wagoora FC qualify for final
14Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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J&K: Wagoora FC qualify for final

In the ongoing Shaheed Shujaat Bukhari memorial football championship at Higher Secondary Ground in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kreeri tehsil, Wagoora FC beat Shahi-e- Vilayat Watergam at the first semi-final match and made their way to the finals.Wagoora FC won the match by 1-0 and became the first to qualify for the final. Vikas Koul of Wagoora FC scored the only goal of the match. Around 42 football teams are participating in the championship.The championship is being organised by Al Murad Sports Club Kreeri to commemorate founder and Editor-in-Chief of Rising Kashmir Newspaper, Shaheed Dr Syed Shujaat Bukhari.
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J&K: Handwara police cricket league begins
14Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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J&K: Handwara police cricket league begins

In an effort to promote sports among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, Advisor to Lt. Governor, R.R. Bhatnagar and Director General of J&K Police Dilbag Singh declared open the Handwara Police Cricket League - 2020 in a function organized at sports ground Bakihakar in Handwara.The tournament is being organised by Jammu and Kashmir police under civic action programme.DGP Dilbag Singh also inaugurated mess hall in Handwara police station and barrack at police component, Handwara. He inspected the buildings and interacted with the officers and jawans working at these places.DIG North Kashmir, Mohammad Suleman Choudhary, DC Kupwara Anshul Garg, CO 7 Sector Brig Mahipal Singh Rathore, SP Handwara Dr. G. V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, CO 92 CRPF Bn Udhav Divyanshu, CO 21RR Col. Gagandeep Singh, CO 8...
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J&K’s woolen sector to get major revamp under World Bank funded project
12Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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J&K’s woolen sector to get major revamp under World Bank funded project

The traditional wool-based industry in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is being given a major overhaul under the ongoing World Bank funded Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) —a move associated with wool production as well as the employees working at the heritage government Bemina Woolen Mill.Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Chief Executive Officer of the project said that the J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (JKERA) under the component of restoration and strengthening of livelihoods of the World Bank funded JTFRP is taking concrete steps for the restoration/strengthening of livelihoods under the traditional cottage-based industry. “This step a major revamp underway for the restoration of government Woollen Mills at Bemina,” he said.He further explained tha...
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J&K Bank starts special desks for youth, women entrepreneurs
12Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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J&K Bank starts special desks for youth, women entrepreneurs

A special desk for youth and women entrepreneurs was inaugurated by the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Bank Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) R.K Chhibber and Financial Commissioner (Finance Department), J&K Government, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta amid a round of applause at the bank’s corporate headquarters.The bank’s special desks have been created in line with the announcement made by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha while unveiling the economic package of Rs 1350 crore for the union territory of J&K.Complying with the government directions, the bank created special desks for youth and women entrepreneurs at all its zonal offices to counsel them, facilitate their commercial ventures and expedite the disposal of their credit-proposals at respective business units/offices.Speaking ...
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## J&K LG reviews winter preparedness, offers Raj Bhawan’s chopper for medical emergencies ##
10Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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## J&K LG reviews winter preparedness, offers Raj Bhawan’s chopper for medical emergencies ##

In a joint meeting of various departments, Lieutenant Governor of Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha reviewed winter preparedness of the valley and directed the concerned officers for the strengthening of a robust response mechanism for power restoration, essential supplies, water and road connectivity during winters.Sinha also directed the officials present in the meeting to use choppers of Raj Bhawan for medical emergencies in addition to the Heli Services extended by the Central Government in the cut off areas such as Tangdhar, Gurez, Keran, Machhil.“Take early measures for ensuring uninterrupted drinking water and power supply, besides, put in place a strong mechanism for ensuring smooth movement of traffic for continuous road connectivity ahead of the winter seas...
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## J&K Bank CMD inaugurates new corporate premises of JKB financial services ##
10Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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## J&K Bank CMD inaugurates new corporate premises of JKB financial services ##

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Bank Chairman and Managing Director RK Chhibber inaugurated the new Corporate Office of JKB Financial Services - a wholly owned subsidiary of J&K Bank at Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar.With its strategic location and spacious premises, the new office is equipped with state-of- the-art technology infrastructure.The Bank’s CMD also launched multiple business and IT initiatives rolled out by the company like Dynamic Pricing Model, Margin Trading Facility, Online Demat and Trading Account Opening and Online Mutual Fund Management, aimed at enriching the customers’ digital experience besides increasing the company’s digital footprint.The entire product portfolio of the company has been devised to meet the dynamic customer requirements and increase public awareness on in...
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## Kashmir’s SKAUT organizes start-up idea pitching contest to promote entrepreneurship ##
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## Kashmir’s SKAUT organizes start-up idea pitching contest to promote entrepreneurship ##

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K) in collaboration with Lemon School of Entrepreneurship, Mumbai is conducting a four-day start-up idea pitching contest titled, ‘What an Idea’, for the students of the university.The objective of the online contest is to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs and provide them with a mentoring platform and incubation facilities.The inaugural event was chaired by Director Planning & Monitoring and PI NAHEP, SKUAST-K, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai in presence of Director Lemon School of Entrepreneurship, Mukesh Ashar. HRM Consultant for NAHEP IDP Prof Farooq Ahmad Zaki, Dr Farahanaz Rasool and Dr Naveed Bhat of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell of IDP SKUAST-K also attended the event.For the first two days, the j...
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## J&K: SKICC celebrates World Tourism Day with laser show, musical fountain ##
7Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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## J&K: SKICC celebrates World Tourism Day with laser show, musical fountain ##

On World Tourism Day 2020, the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir organized a spectacular laser show and a musical fountain in its back lawns.While adhering to the coronavirus protocols strictly, Secretary Tourism Sarmad Hafeez operated the show which witnessed participation from all strata, particularly the tourism trade and hospitality sector.SKICC Director Bakshi Javid Humayun termed it as a good omen to open up the tourism sector particularly MICE Tourism post coronavirus pandemic in Kashmir.He said that since 1980 this day is observed with a lot of festivities but the COVID-19 pandemic has proven a big hindrance limiting the scope of such activities this year.“Secretary Tourism has been pivotal to regain the fervour an...
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## Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s foundation stone laid by SKUAST-Kashmir VC ##
6Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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## Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s foundation stone laid by SKUAST-Kashmir VC ##

The Vice-Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST)-Kashmir, Professor Nazir Ahmad, laid the foundation stone of Administrative-cum-Laboratory block for Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) at Balpura in presence of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Chaudhry Mohammad Yasin and Director Extension SKUAST Kashmir.Speaking on the occasion, Professor Nazir Ahmad said that SKUAST Kashmir provides best testing and diagnostic services for soil, plant and livestock health. Besides that, awareness is also being created from time to time among farmers about improved agricultural practices and involving scientific methods to achieve better results.He said that Directorate of Extension SKUAST Kashmir has a statutory role to play with regard to resear...
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