Weather Update – Snowfall predicted in Kashmir, details inside

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Weather Update Under the influence of a Western Disturbance, light to moderate rain/snow is expected at most places in Kashmir and some places in Jammu region, between tonight and tomorrow evening. North Kashmir’s higher reaches can expect snow showers beginning at around 11 p.m. today. By tomorrow 9 a.m., rain/snow would have occurred at most … Read more

Remove haphazardly put wires, cables within 15 days: SMC to telecom services, cable operators

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Remove haphazardly put wires, cables within 15 days: SMC to telecom services, cable operators Srinagar, Feb 02 (KNO): The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Thursday directed the telecom service providers to remove the haphazardly put wires, lines, cables, junction boxes and other utilities above ground within 15 days failing which the corporation will disconnect or … Read more

Avalanche Hits Afarwat Peak in Gulmarg; Several Foreign Tourists Believed to Be Trapped

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Avalanche Hits Afarwat Peak in Gulmarg; Several Foreign Tourists Believed to Be Trapped Srinagar, Feb 1 (GNS): Several foreign tourists are believed to be trapped in a massive snow avalanche triggered at Afarwat peak in famed ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, sources said. They told GNS that the avalanche was triggered this afternoon. … Read more

6,56,309 kanals of ‘state land’ retrieved in eight JK districts, say officials

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6,56,309 kanals of ‘state land’ retrieved in eight JK districts, say officials Srinagar: Nearly 6,56,309 hectares of ‘state and kahcharai’ land were retrieved during the ongoing anti-encroachment drive in eight districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. On January 9, the administration had asked the DCs to ensure that all encroachments on state land, including … Read more

Release balance 25 % funds under CAPEX budget if 70 % funds have been utilized: J&K government to Depts

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Release balance 25 % funds under CAPEX budget if 70 % funds have been utilized: J&K government to Depts Nasir Azam Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): In a move aimed at rationalization of expenditure, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has ordered that 25% remaining funds under the capital expenditure shall be released only if the expenditure … Read more

Srinagar-Jammu highway closure triggers mutton shortage in Valley

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Srinagar-Jammu highway closure triggers mutton shortage in Valley ’80 trucks carrying sheep stuck on the highway’ Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): The closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway due to landslides and snow triggered shortage of mutton in Kashmir. In Srinagar, non-availability of mutton was reported from several areas of Srinagar. Stakeholders associated with the mutton … Read more

6 years on, overhead railway pass on NHW far from completion in Anantnag

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6 years on, overhead railway pass on NHW far from completion in Anantnag Jahangeer Ganaie Anantnag, Jan 31 (KNO): After six years, the overhead railway pass on National Highway in Anantnag district is far from completion. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), due to unavailability of the overhead railway pass at Shoul Batengoo Anantnag, … Read more

Six drug peddlers arrested in Kashmir: Police

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Six drug peddlers arrested in Kashmir: Police Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested six drug peddlers in Baramulla, Kulgam, Budgam, Awantipora & Ganderbal and recovered contraband substances from their possession. In Baramulla, a police party under the supervision of SHO Police Station Uri during patrolling at Laghama-Garkote … Read more

Anti-Encroachment Drive: J&K Admin likely to come up with formal order sparing poor, farmers

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Anti-Encroachment Drive: J&K Admin likely to come up with formal order sparing poor, farmers Met LG Sinha requested him to spare poor having State land upto 10 malars; influential won’t be spared at all: BJP Gen Sec Sunil Sharma; List of land grabbers so long, says Revenue Official Abid Bashir Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): Jammu … Read more

Traffic partially restored on Srinagar-Jammu highway

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Traffic partially restored on Srinagar-Jammu highway Ramban, Jan 31 (KNO): The traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu national highway resumed partially, which was suspended on Monday due to landslides, shooting stones and snowfall, officials said here on Tuesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that however, no new traffic was allowed on the highway. … Read more

Latest Update Regarding Air Traffic, Train Services, National Highway | check here

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Air Traffic, Train Services Resume; Highway Remains Closed Srinagar, Jan 31 (GNS): Air traffic to and fro Srinagar international airport resumed on Tuesday, a day after poor visibility and continuous snowfall forced cancellation of all 68 scheduled flights. Official sources told GNS that two indigo flights landed at the airport a short while ago. Earlier … Read more

Flight Operations Resume at Srinagar International Airport

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Flight Operations Resume at Srinagar International Airport Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jan 31: Flight operations at the Srinagar International Airport have resumed after being suspended yesterday due to heavy snowfall and unfavorable weather conditions. The Director of Srinagar International Airport, Kuldeep Singh, told Kashmir Bulletin–(KB) that visibility is good and the surface is now clear … Read more

DSEK orders to verify genuineness of 2009 batch, other appointees

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DSEK orders to verify genuineness of 2009 batch, other appointees Bhat Imran Srinagar, Jan 30 (KNO): In the backdrop of fake posting and appointment orders, the School Education Department has asked the Chief Education Officers (CEOs) of Kashmir region to verify the genuineness of 2009 batch and other appointees of which orders have been issued … Read more

LG reviews preparedness for 3rd Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg

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LG reviews preparedness for 3rd Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg Inaugurates 94 sports infrastructure projects worth Rs 46.07 cr Jammu, Jan 30 (KNO): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday reviewed preparation for the 3rd Khelo India Winter Games scheduled to begin on 10th February. The Lt Governor was briefed by the senior officials on the … Read more

Inter-deputation of employees: Govt devises policy for effective utilisation of manpower

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Inter-deputation of employees: Govt devises policy for effective utilisation of manpower KNO Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 30 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir government Monday devised a policy for effective utilization of manpower here by the means of inter-departmental deputation of employees based on their technical and professional qualifications. The government said that the move was aimed … Read more

4 JKAS Officers Transferred, S Shahnawaz Posted RTO Kashmir

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4 JKAS Officers Transferred, S Shahnawaz Posted RTO Kashmir Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): The government on Monday ordered transfer of four JKAS officers with one of them, Syed Shahnawaz Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes, Enforcement (North), Baramulla, Kashmir, posted as Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir. According to separate orders, copies of which lie with GNS, Sajid Yehaya … Read more

All 68 Flights Cancelled Due To Snowfall In Kashmir

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All 68 Flights Cancelled Due To Snowfall In Kashmir Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): As snowfall continued in Kashmir Valley, all flights to and fro Srinagar ‘international’ airport were cancelled on Monday. Confirming it, Director, Airport Authority of India (AAI), Srinagar Airport, Kuldeep Singh said that 68 flights were scheduled to operate today. “All 68 flights … Read more

3 doctors among 5 ‘absent’ employees suspended in this district of Jammu and Kashmir

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3 doctors among 5 ‘absent’ employees suspended in Kupwara Kupwara, Jan 30 (GNS): Authorities in Kupwara on Monday placed under suspension two doctors and three paramedics for allegedly remaining absent without any authorisation at one of the New Type Primary Health Centres (NTPHCs) in the north Kashmir district. Officials told GNS that on the directions … Read more

Snow Blankets Kashmir Valley, Hilly Areas Of Jammu; MeT Forecasts More Till Tonight

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Fresh weather update: Snow Blankets Kashmir Valley, Hilly Areas Of Jammu; MeT Forecasts More Till Tonight Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): Kashmir Valley including Srinagar has been covered in a blanket of snow on Monday and the weatherman has forecast more in next 12 hours and gradual decrease from tonight. A meteorological department official here told … Read more

Snowfall: Jammu-Srinagar highway blocked; Air traffic delayed, train service suspended

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Snowfall: Jammu-Srinagar highway blocked; Air traffic delayed, train service suspended Srinagar, Jan 30: Jammu and Kashmir parts are receiving snowfall since morning, leading to closure of Jammu Srinagar national highway besides delay in flights to and fro the Srinagar ‘international’ airport and suspension of Baramulla—Banihal Train train service on Monday. Jammu Srinagar national highway is … Read more

Two fraudsters involved in fake job scam, extortion held in Bla: Police

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Two fraudsters involved in fake job scam, extortion held in Bla: Police Srinagar, Jan 28 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla claimed to have arrested two fraudsters involved in fake job scam and extortion on Saturday. A police spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that on 11-01-2023, … Read more

DC Srinagar chairs meeting of Revenue Officers

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DC Srinagar chairs meeting of Revenue Officers Finalises action plan to fill positions of Lambardars, Chowkidars Srinagar, Jan 28 (KNO): In order to strengthen the traditional and vital village institutions of Lambardars and Chowkidars in the District, a meeting of Revenue Officers was Saturday held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad … Read more

DHSK holds anti-tobacco drive; COTPA violators fined

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DHSK holds anti-tobacco drive; COTPA violators fined Srinagar, Jan 28 (KNO): On the directions of Director Health Services Kashmir (DSHK), Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Tobacco Control cell of DSHK with the active support of SHO Police Station Bemina launched anti tobacco enforcement drive around Bemina and adjoining areas in the vicinity of Pediatric hospital and … Read more

Govt Reconstitutes Board Of Directors Of J&K Cements Limited

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Govt Reconstitutes Board Of Directors Of J&K Cements Limited Srinagar, Jan 28 (GNS): The government on Saturday reconstituted Board of Directors of Jammu & Kashmir Cements Limited. “In supersession of all previous orders on the subject and in terms of Article 77(c) of the Articles of Association (AoA) of the Corporation, sanction is hereby accorded … Read more

Weather Update for Today

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Weather Update for Today Today there is a possibility of light to moderate rain/snow showers at a few places in Jammu and Kashmir, after 11 a.m. Maximum possibility is for higher reaches of Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal and Anantnag districts. # Rain/snow showers of good intensity can occur between 29 Jan evening and 30 Jan … Read more

CEO Smart City tours Sgr areas, reviews progress on projects

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CEO Smart City tours Sgr areas, reviews progress on projects Srinagar, Jan 27 (KNO): Continuous monitoring of various projects being carried out under Smart City Project in Srinagar, the Commissioner SMC and CEO Smart City, Athar Amir Khan Friday visited Ghanta Ghar, Residency Road, M.A Road and Polo View to review the works being executed … Read more

Rahul Gandhi accuses J&K admin of big security breach at Nayvug Tunnel

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Rahul Gandhi accuses J&K admin of big security breach at Nayvug Tunnel ‘There were no police men for controlling crowd, my security men advised me not to go ahead, had to cancel my Yatra’ Umaisar Gull Ganie Anantnag, Jan 27 (KNO): Congress leader and Member Parliament Rahul Gandhi Friday accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration … Read more

Body of girl retrieved from river Jhelum after 26 days in Baramulla

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Body of girl retrieved from river Jhelum after 26 days in Baramulla Waris Fayaz Baramulla, Jan 26 (KNO): Body of teenage girl who had jumped into the river Jhelum in Khanpora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on December 31, was retrieved after 26 days on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer … Read more

Govt approves Rs 39 Cr mega project to boost commercial floriculture

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Govt approves Rs 39 Cr mega project to boost commercial floriculture Initiative to help establish sustainable, profitable flower industry in region Srinagar, Jan 26 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a mega Rs 39-crore project with an avowed objective of exploring the huge floriculture potential keeping in view the varied agro-climate and ecological conditions … Read more

32-yr-old wielder dies after falling from under construction pvt hospital in Sgr

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32-yr-old wielder dies after falling from under construction pvt hospital in Sgr Mubashir Aalam Wani Srinagar, Jan 26 (KNO): A 32-year-old wielder from Bemina area of Srinagar died on Thursday after he fell from an under construction private hospital of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadith at Chota Bazar area here. A police official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer … Read more

Security agencies have launched final assault on terror, its ecosystem in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha

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Security agencies have launched final assault on terror, its ecosystem in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha *G-20 in JK sends strong message to enemies, JK witnessing industrial revolution; After 3 decades schools operational for 200 days; KP properties grabbed in 1990 to be retreived* Yogesh Jammu, Jan 26 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha … Read more

Body of girl retrieved from river Jhelum after 26 days in Baramulla

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Body of girl retrieved from river Jhelum after 26 days in Baramulla Waris Fayaz Baramulla, Jan 26 (KNO): Body of teenage girl who had jumped into the river Jhelum in Khanpora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on December 31, was retrieved after 26 days on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer … Read more

Deadly Roads: Srinagar records 1689 accidents with 225 deaths in last five years

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Deadly Roads: Srinagar records 1689 accidents with 225 deaths in last five years Official data shows 1739 people were injured since 2018 Jahangir Sofi Srinagar, Jan 25 (KNO): An average 337 accidents in a year claimed 45 people in Srinagar, showed official data. According to the figures accessed and reviewed by the news agency—Kashmir News … Read more

Div Com Kashmir inaugurates Clock Tower at Anantnag

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Div Com Kashmir inaugurates Clock Tower at Anantnag Anantnag, Jan 25 (KNO): Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Wednesday inaugurated the Clock Tower at Anantnag which was illuminated in the tricolour on the occasion. The Div Com appreciated Municipal Council Anantnag and R&B Anantnag for completing the clock tower within the stipulated timeline. … Read more

Security on maximum alert in Kashmir Valley on R-Day

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Security on maximum alert in Kashmir Valley on R-Day *Officials Says They’re Confident About ‘Incident Free’ Official Functions* Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): Security across Jammu and Kashmir was put on maximum alert on Wednesday on the eve of January 26 functions. Police and paramilitary forces carried out random searches in and around Lal Chowk and … Read more

Proud moment for pulwama, Seerat Jan class 8th student has written Quran Paak Within 23 Days

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Proud moment for pulwama, Seerat Jan class 8th student has written Quran Paak Within 23 Days Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jan 25 (KB): A very proud moment for the whole of Jammu and Kashmir, as a girl from South Kashmir’s district, Pulwama, has written Quran Kareem, within just 23 days. “Religious knowledge is as important … Read more

AC Enhances Annuity Grant in favour of Gallantry Awardees from UT

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AC Enhances Annuity Grant in favour of Gallantry Awardees from UT Jammu, Jan 25 (GNS): The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave its approval for enhancement of Annuity Grant in favour of Gallantry Awardees from the UT of J&K. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the … Read more

Fraudster Arrested by Cyber Police Kashmir

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Fraudster Arrested by Cyber Police Kashmir Srinagar, January 25(GNS): Cyber Police Kashmir on wednesday said that it’s special team arrested a notorious fraudster. In a tweet, Cyber Police Kashmir wrote, “A special team of Cyber Police Kashmir apprehended a notorious fraudster Adil Rashid Wani R/o Shalipora, Kulgam, involved in ATM withdrawal fraud case. Cyber Police … Read more

Traffic update at 1730 hrs

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Traffic update at 1730 hrs Jammu-Srinagar NHW is still closed due to shooting stones and mudslides between Chanderkot and Banihal. Traffic update at 1730 hrsJammu-Srinagar NHW is still closed due to shooting stones and mudslides between Chanderkot and Banihal@JmuKmrPolice @JKTransportDept @OfficeOfLGJandK @Divcomjammu @DivisionalComm1 @ZPHQJammu @diprjk @ddnews_jammu @ddnewsSrinagar — J&K Traffic Police (@Traffic_hqrs) January 25, 2023

Govt reminds employees about filing APRs, action for non-submission

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Govt reminds employees about filing APRs, action for non-submission Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): The government on Thursday issued a reminder to its employees for filling details of annual property return as well as action over its non-submission by the end of this month. “Vide Circular No. 52-JK(GAD) of 2022 dated 22.12.2022, all the employees working … Read more

Flight Operations at Srinagar International Airport Delayed Due to Bad Weather

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Flight Operations at Srinagar International Airport Delayed Due to Bad Weather Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jan 25 (KB): The flight operation at the Srinagar international airport was delayed on Wednesday due to bad weather conditions in Srinagar and other parts of the Valley. The Director of Srinagar Airport, Kuldeep Singh, informed the Kashmir Bulletin (KB) … Read more

Secretary Health reviews progress on establishment of Rs 104 cr Cancer Institute, Jammu and Kashmir

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Secretary Health reviews progress on establishment of Rs 104 cr Cancer Institute, Jammu and Kashmir *Asks to start OPD, Day Care Services in first week of February* Jammu, Jan 24 (GNS): Secretary Health & Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar, today convened a meeting at Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar to review progress on establishment of State Cancer … Read more

BJY reaches Ramban, Kashmir march will resume after Republic Day break

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*BJY reaches Ramban, Kashmir march will resume after Republic Day break* Yogesh Jammu, Jan 24 (KNO): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led Bharat Jodo Yatra reached Ramban, the last district of Jammu on National Highway, after covering 120 kilometres and Pad-Yatra will resume from Bathi, Maitraand stay in Banihal for a night while march for Kashmir … Read more

J&K’s budget proposals likely to be submitted to GoI next week

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J&K’s budget proposals likely to be submitted to GoI next week Nasir Azam Srinagar, Jan 24 (KNO): The Jammu & Kashmir government is likely to submit budget proposals of the Union Territory for 2023-24 to the Government of India in the next week. Sources disclosed to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the UT administration … Read more

AC gives nod to LG’s Rolling Cultural and Sports Trophies for employees

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AC gives nod to LG’s Rolling Cultural and Sports Trophies for employees Jammu, Jan 24 (GNS): The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave its approval to Lieutenant Governor’s Rolling Cultural and Sports Trophies for government employees. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor and … Read more

2 JKAS Officers Shifted

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2 JKAS Officers Shifted Hitesh Gupta Posted Additional Secretary Jal Shakti Department Srinagar, Jan 24 (GNS): The government on Tuesday ordered transfer of two JKAs officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to a government order, a copy of which lies with GNS, Hitesh Gupta, JKAS, Joint Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Jammu, … Read more

Amid PAC, doctors not prescribing generic medicines to patients in J&K hospitals

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Amid PAC, doctors not prescribing generic medicines to patients in J&K hospitals Doctor-private clinic nexus still active in J&K: Patients, attendants Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Jan 23 (KNO): Despite constitution of divisional level Prescriptions Audit Committee (PAC), doctors in several hospitals of Jammu and Kashmir aren’t prescribing generic medicines to patients available at the hospital. Health … Read more

Govt notifies fresh guidelines for issuance of ration cards, licenses for Fair Price Shops

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Govt notifies fresh guidelines for issuance of ration cards, licenses for Fair Price Shops No PRIs, non-locals eligible for FPS license Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Jan 22: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified fresh guidelines for issuance of ration cards, licenses of Fair Price Shops, ration permits and related issues under Public Distribution System. A … Read more

J&K launches Rs 879 cr Food Processing Project to maximize farmer income, minimize post-harvest losses

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J&K launches Rs 879 cr Food Processing Project to maximize farmer income, minimize post-harvest losses Jammu, Jan 22 (GNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched an ambitious project targetted to revolutionize the food-processing sector and transform the lives of farmers in the UT. The “UT Level Food Processing Programme for Development of Clusters for … Read more

Prices of fruit skyrocket in markets as sellers don’t adhere to fixed rates

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Prices of fruit skyrocket in markets as sellers don’t adhere to fixed rates Consumers aghast, appeal FCS&CA deptt to take action; Will intensify market checking, says Director KNO Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 21 (KNO): While the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs department (FCS&CA) department is actively taking action against the mutton dealers for not adhering … Read more

Pan India Scheme: Railways install food stalls across 17 stations of Banihal-Baramulla corridor

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Pan India Scheme: Railways install food stalls across 17 stations of Banihal-Baramulla corridor Steps aimed to generate employment, showcase local products: CAM Northern Railways Umaisar Gull Ganie Srinagar, Jan 21 (KNO): In a bid to showcase local products and create employment opportunities for youth, the Indian Railways here have installed stalls across all 17 stations … Read more

J&K govt unveils draft rules for prohibition of child marriages

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J&K govt unveils draft rules for prohibition of child marriages Seeks feedback on proposal from stakeholders Nasir Azam Srinagar, Jan 21 (KNO): In a significant move, the administration of Jammu & Kashmir has unveiled the draft rules for implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Actin the Union Territory. In a notification, a copy of … Read more

Govt to double wages for women artisans spinning yarn for pashmina shawls

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Govt to double wages for women artisans spinning yarn for pashmina shawls ‘Various schemes available; MUDRA provides financial assistance up to Rs 3.5 lakh’ Raja Syed Rather Ganderbal, Jan 21 (KNO): In a rare move to preserve traditional techniques and revive the lost art of handmade shawls, officials in Kashmir have announced plans to double … Read more

Anti-encroachment drive: 4200 Kanals of State/ Kahcharai land retrieved in 3 days at Anantnag

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Anti-encroachment drive: 4200 Kanals of State/ Kahcharai land retrieved in 3 days at Anantnag ANANTNAG, JANUARY 21: The District Administration Anantnag has removed encroachment on more than 4200 kanals of state/ kahcharai land in the last three days, totaling more than 40000 kanals of land retrieved so far from encroachers in the district. Speaking on … Read more