Tag: Jammu and Kashmir

J&K launches relief drive for 1.45 lakh workers to tide over COVID crisis
29Nov By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

J&K launches relief drive for 1.45 lakh workers to tide over COVID crisis

The Jammu and Kashmir government has registered 2.4 lakh building and other construction workers so that they can be provided social benefits amid the covid-19 pandemic.According to government sources, on the direction of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Rs 70 crore was disbursed among the registered workers as welfare measures in October this year.Besides, rules have been formulated and processes have been sped up under his direction and marriage assistance scheme has also been approved for the registered labourers.“The registered workers shall be eligible for marriage assistance of Rs 25,000 for his or her marriage and the marriage of his/her dependent daughter,” sources said.Around 1.45 lakh workers will be eligible to receive the benefits. The transport workers who have migrated to the...
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Pi Jam launches programme to bring affordable digital education in J&K
24Nov By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Pi Jam launches programme to bring affordable digital education in J&K

The Pi Jam Foundation, a not-for-profit, award winning organization that aims to integrate affordable technology with education for school students, celebrated the launch of its program in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.Pi Jam has been tirelessly working in the field of digital education and literacy, even in remote areas and low-income schools to make the present generation future-ready and technologically competent.In Kashmir particularly, the role of organizations like Pi Jam becomes even more important as it lags behind other states of India in the fields of computer education and digital skills.The launch event was attended by more than 300 participants across Zoom and FB Live, with the diverse audience including academicians, lawyers, student scholars, IT professiona...
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J&K govt restrains Private schools from charging admission fee
23Nov By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

J&K govt restrains Private schools from charging admission fee

The Jammu and Kashmir government’s Fee Fixation Committee (GFFC) has restrained private schools of the Indian union territory Jammu and Kashmir from collecting admission fee from the students.Besides restraining the private school management from charging fee, the Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools has ordered the management to pay back the admission fee amount to those guardians who have already paid it.The newly appointed chairman for GFFC, Muzaffar Hussain Attar in an order said, “All the management and owners of the private schools are restrained from collecting admission fee from the guardian of the children at the time of admission in their respective schools.”He said that if any private school has collected admission fee shall be paid back to the concern...
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J&K: Industrial Association Kashmir hold oath ceremony of newly elected body
19Nov By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia, Market

J&K: Industrial Association Kashmir hold oath ceremony of newly elected body

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Industrial Association Kashmir held an oath ceremony to welcome a newly formed body headed by Imran Murtaza and senior vice President Zahoor Ahmad Malik of Agrino Snacking.During the event, the speakers stressed upon entrepreneurship and the scope of the manufacturing sector in Kashmir. Also, the speakers applauded the role of J&K Bank regarding the industrial sector in the estate.Industrial estate Khanmoh produces a great variety of products like POP, bakery, cement products, milk, and furniture, mainly for the consumption of the local market.Dignitaries who were present at the function included MD SIDCO, Agha Aijaz Hussain; J&K Bank zonal officer, Rais Maqbool; FCIK president, Shahid Kamili; Sheikh Ashiq, President KCC...
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J&K: Dairy farmers earn Rs 30,000 crore in 3 months with JKMPC
19Nov By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

J&K: Dairy farmers earn Rs 30,000 crore in 3 months with JKMPC

By collaborating with Jammu and Kashmir Milk Producers Cooperative Limited (JKMPCL), dairy farmers in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) did a business of Rs 30,000 crore during last three months.The dairy farmers are finding this way of doing business very beneficial. This is also giving a chance to women who are domesticating cows at their homes a chance to be self-reliant."I have found a way to be self-sufficient through JKMPCL, as it gives me a chance to do business with them on an everyday basis," said Momina, a homemaker.Every day, JKMPCL collects one lakh litres of milk through 600 dairy cooperative societies at an average price of Rs 35 per litre."Right now, 30,000 farmers are associated with JKMPCL and cover 600 villages, which include six districts in Jammu...
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J&K: Advanced research centre playing vital role in saffron cultivation
11Nov By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

J&K: Advanced research centre playing vital role in saffron cultivation

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, an advanced research Centre at Dussu area of Pampore district is playing a vital role in boosting the cultivation of saffron.“From irrigation to fertilizers, the research center has provided assistance to saffron growers, farmers are also cooperating with the center to boost the cultivation,” said a saffron grower, Syed Mohiud-din Amin.“Earlier, we were doing traditional farming, now they have introduced us with new technology, the farmers have also adapted it, said another saffron grower, Abdul Majeed.Under the National Saffron Mission (NSM) of the central government, the Advance Research Station For Saffron & Seed Spices was established by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) a few ...
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J&K: Friendly match between specially-abled, PMMCT winners held
7Nov By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

J&K: Friendly match between specially-abled, PMMCT winners held

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), a friendly cricket match between specially-abled team (SAT) of Kulgam district and winners of Police Martyrs Memorial Cricket Tournament (PMMCT) was played at the Sports Stadium in Kulgam.The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat who was Chief Guest on the occasion along with SP Kulgam Gurinder Pal Singh interacted with participants and applauded the efforts put forth by specially-abled persons.The event was organized by District Police of Kulgam under ‘Civic Action Programme’ in the memory of “police martyrs for their supreme sacrifices in safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation.”The Specially-abled team won the match by 28 runs. The match was played as a revolutionary initiative to boost the morale ...
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J&K: Real Kashmir FC lifts Anantnag Knockout Football Tournament trophy
7Nov By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

J&K: Real Kashmir FC lifts Anantnag Knockout Football Tournament trophy

In the final match of the ‘Anantnag Champions Knockout Football Tournament 2020’, Real Kashmir FC lifted the winning trophy after defeating Solina FC by 2:1 at the Anantnag Sports Stadium located in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.In the high voltage game, both the teams played aggressively for the title while the fans thronged the venue in huge numbers. As the match started, forwards of both the teams started attacking other goalposts to seize an early initiative. However, defense lines of both the teams ensured that no damage was done. Real Kashmir FC maintained their reputation of attacking football with Ateeb and Ibrahim going close in the early exchanges. The team was finally rewarded when Ibrahim Rasheed scored with a delightful finish on a Corner kick.Ateeb was the secon...
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Restoration of secretariat building underway in J&K’s Srinagar
5Nov By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Restoration of secretariat building underway in J&K’s Srinagar

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the authorities have started the restoration process of an old stone secretariat building on the banks of river Jhelum in an attempt to preserve the rich heritage of the Valley.The area is well known for its age-old heritage infrastructures including mosques, temples, churches, shrines, bridges and other monuments and buildings.According to Mushtaq Beg, Deputy Director of Archives, Archeology and Museums, work is being supervised by experts and architects and the same materials that were originally used are being used.“We are using the same material that was used when it was originally built. The previous state authorities had completely changed the original look of the place. They had whitewashed over the Khatamband (decorative...
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J&K student’s podcast promotes Kashmiri language, Sufi poetry
5Nov By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

J&K student’s podcast promotes Kashmiri language, Sufi poetry

A medical student from India’s Kashmir has become an inspiration to many and it has nothing to do with his field of work.Saadath Mohi-ud-din Bhat, from Anantnag district in South Kashmir, has started a podcast titled "Aao Unhe Yaad Karai," which aims at promoting the Kashmiri language and Sufi poetry."I am also writing a poetry book which will be published soon. The aim is to preserve our rich language and Sufi culture and draw the attention of people, especially youth, towards it," he said.Bhat said that the youth of Kashmir use the Kashmiri language less nowadays."There is no one who has any interest in our mother tongue. When we are shying away from our own language, protecting our culture seems to be difficult. There will be no traces of our own language and culture if this approach co...
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