After Army, J-K Police says it will look into Rajouri families’ claims on Shopain encounter

After Army, J-K Police says it will look into Rajouri families’ claims on Shopain encounter

Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Tuesday that it would look into claims of three families from Rajouri about an encounter Shopian “encounter” last month after some families lodged a written complaint saying that three of their members involved in labour work were missing from the same area. The development comes on a day when […]

Rejoinder of JK administration to HC on illegal detention of NC leaders fallacious, misleading: NC

Rejoinder of JK administration to HC on illegal detention of NC leaders fallacious, misleading: NC

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Tuesday said the rejoinder to party’s habeas corpus petition on illegal detention of NC leaders given by the JK administration to the high court is fallacious and far from reality, saying the excuses put forth by the administration in the court of law are misleading and contemptuous. Party’s Spokesperson […]

Zeerpora Kullan Nursery produced million of plants: DFO Ganberdal

Zeerpora Kullan Nursery produced million of plants: DFO Ganberdal

At a time when several departments in Covid-19 pandemic discontinued its functionality across Valley, Forest Department in Ganderbal was on toes to make the district green while using multiple efforts. According to reports reaching to Kashmir News Service (KNS), around eighty thousand plants have been ensured in Zeerpora Kullan Nursery falling under Forest Division Ganderbal […]

Div Com reviews Muharram arrangements

Div Com reviews Muharram arrangements

Stresses on adherence to social distancing protocol other SOPs SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today chaired a meeting of officers to review arrangements for the ensuing holy month of Muharram-ul- Haram. The Div Com urged people to maintain proper social distancing protocol and adherence to all Covid-19 related SOPs while […]

Discuses Draft of land Allotment Policy SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11:-Advisor to Lieutenant Governor KK Sharma today directed for framing a comprehensive mechanism for promoting Small, Medium and Large scale industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir so that a friendly ecosystem is provided to the entrepreneurs and industrial scenario effectively catalysed. The Advisor was speaking at a meeting convened to discuss the Draft of Jammu and Kashmir Industrial Land Allotment policy. Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi; MD SIDCO, Bashir Ahmed Dar; Directors of Industries, Jammu/Kashmir, Anoo Malhotra, Mahmood Ahmad Shah; MD SICOP and other officers participated in the meeting held through Video Conferencing. While discussing the draft, the Advisor said that the government is proactive to the issues and demands of the entrepreneurs so that the industrial sector in the state gets a fillip. “We have to encourage entrepreneurs so that they can also start big ticket projects in Jammu and Kashmir and leading industrial houses also get a cue from this. This would go a long way in contributing to the economy and also ensuring creation of job opportunities”, he said. The Advisor while taking a serious notice of those entrepreneurs who have been allotted the plots and are yet to start their units maintained that they should be identified so that these plots can be allotted to new prospective and upcoming entrepreneurs. While highlighting the need for establishing new industrial estates in the newly created UT, the Advisor said that it would eventually help in generating employment opportunities in the region and providing suitable land to aspiring investors. The Advisor directed the officers to discuss the necessary measures for making the proposed policy entrepreneur friendly so that more aspiring and established entrepreneurs can come to Jammu and Kashmir for starting their industrial units. He also directed for undertaking regular meetings to remove bottlenecks, if any so that it can be made a comprehensive and industries friendly document.

Discuses Draft of land Allotment Policy  SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11:-Advisor to Lieutenant Governor KK Sharma today directed for framing a comprehensive mechanism for promoting Small, Medium and Large scale industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir so that a friendly ecosystem is provided to the entrepreneurs and industrial scenario effectively catalysed.  The Advisor was speaking at a meeting convened to discuss the Draft of Jammu and Kashmir Industrial Land Allotment policy.  Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi; MD SIDCO, Bashir Ahmed Dar; Directors of Industries, Jammu/Kashmir, Anoo Malhotra, Mahmood Ahmad Shah; MD SICOP and other officers participated in the meeting held through Video Conferencing.  While discussing the draft, the Advisor said that the government is proactive to the issues and demands of the entrepreneurs so that the industrial sector in the state gets a fillip. “We have to encourage entrepreneurs so that they can also start big ticket projects in Jammu and Kashmir and leading industrial houses also get a cue from this. This would go a long way in contributing to the economy and also ensuring creation of job opportunities”, he said.  The Advisor while taking a serious notice of those entrepreneurs who have been allotted the plots and are yet to start their units maintained that they should be identified so that these plots can be allotted to new prospective and upcoming entrepreneurs.  While highlighting the need for establishing new industrial estates  in the newly created UT, the Advisor said that it would eventually help in generating employment opportunities in the region and providing suitable land to aspiring investors.  The Advisor directed the officers to discuss the necessary measures for making the proposed policy entrepreneur friendly so that more aspiring and established entrepreneurs can come to Jammu and Kashmir for starting their industrial units. He also directed for undertaking regular meetings to remove bottlenecks, if any so that it can be made a comprehensive and industries friendly document.

Discuses Draft of land Allotment Policy SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11:-Advisor to Lieutenant Governor KK Sharma today directed for framing a comprehensive mechanism for promoting Small, Medium and Large scale industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir so that a friendly ecosystem is provided to the entrepreneurs and industrial scenario effectively catalysed. The Advisor was speaking at a […]

Advisor Farooq Khan visits Anantnag; meets delegations, reviews development works

Advisor Farooq Khan visits Anantnag; meets delegations, reviews development works

ANANTNAG, AUGUST 11: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq  Khan, today visited Anantnag district and convened meeting with the district administration besides meeting various delegations and public representatives. Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, K.K Sidha, apprised the Advisor about various schemes being launched and implemented in the district by various departments besides highlighting achievements registered in the district, […]

Day 79: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 25 domestic flights with 3,447passengers

Day 79: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 25 domestic flights with 3,447passengers

JAMMU, AUGUST 11: On day 79 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 25 domestic flights with 3,447 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 839 passengers aboard 09 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 16 domestic flights with about 2608 passengers on […]

Navin Choudhary visits B’la; reviews functioning of Agriculture, allied sectors

Navin Choudhary visits B’la; reviews functioning of Agriculture, allied sectors

Emphasizes Promotion of organic, sustainable farming; e-inaugurates agriculture dev projects BARAMULLA, AUGUST 11: Principal Secretary Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Navin Kumar Choudhary, today visited Baramulla where he chaired a meeting with the concerned officers and had a holistic review of agriculture and allied sectors.  Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo, presented a […]