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J&K’s woolen sector to get major revamp under World Bank funded project
12Oct By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia, Market

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 By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

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 By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

## 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 By 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 ##
7Oct By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

## 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 By 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 By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

## 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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## J&K: DIC Ramban hosts awareness events to encourage entrepreneurship ##
6Oct By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

## J&K: DIC Ramban hosts awareness events to encourage entrepreneurship ##

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Ramban’s District Industries Centre (DIC) organized a series of awareness events to encourage entrepreneurship in the District as envisaged under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (self-reliant India programme).The awareness programmes were held at Khar, Banihal, Karoal and Thore area of Batote Tehsil in a limited way in consonance with coronavirus protocol.GM, DIC, Vishwa Jeet informed the participants that the Indian government has launched various schemes to provide employment opportunities to unemployed youth, strengthen the industries sector and mitigate the problems being faced by the entrepreneurs, especially in the MSME sector due to COVID-19 pandemic.He said that there is a need for the private sector to be price competitive a...
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COVID-19 outbreak: J&K’s admin provides jobs under MGNREGA to villagers near border areas
4Oct By Michael SmithNo Comments
Asia

COVID-19 outbreak: J&K’s admin provides jobs under MGNREGA to villagers near border areas

In India’s union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Department of Rural Development is providing jobs to people of Panjgrain block in Rajouri District who were facing problems in getting employment due to the coronavirus pandemic.There are 11 panchayats in Panjgrain block, out of which eight are along the India-Pakistan border.The jobs are being provided under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme and it is benefiting daily wage labourers during the coronavirus induced lockdown.Naureen Choudhary, Block Development Office (BDO) of the area, said her department is trying to come up with more work during the COVID-19 pandemic to help the locals sustain themselves in the absence of other employment options.“We have done a lot of work in border areas. We are t...
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COVID-19: 74 stranded Pakistanis return home from India
4Oct By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

COVID-19: 74 stranded Pakistanis return home from India

Pakistan High Commission in India said a batch of 74 Pakistani nationals who were stranded in India due to coronavirus pandemic returned to Pakistan through Attari Wagah border on September 10."Today, another 74 Pakistanis, who were stranded in different Indian cities due to COVID-19 pandemic, were repatriated to Pakistan via Attari-Wagah border," the high commission said in a statement.Since March 20, more than 760 stranded Pakistanis have returned home.Pakistan High Commission said it will continue to extend all possible assistance to the remaining stranded Pakistanis in India for their earliest, safe and smooth repatriation.
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