e-commerce
In order to provide new scientific tools for the better commerce, recently Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization’s (JKTPO) held series of e-commerce onboarding initiatives, a workshop was organized in Doda in collaboration with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This initiative is a part of JKTPO’s ongoing efforts […]
Stage set for Kashmir marathon; LG Sinha says event to give tourism, local livelihood a major boost
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that Kashmir will host a grand event of marathon this year in October where global participants and media will become the brand ambassadors of Valley beauty and tourism potential. Addressing a function at the International Convention Centre after inaugurating the Logo and website of the marathon, the LG, […]
Injured in Gunfight, Army Officer Succumbs
A Non-commissioned officer of army who was critically injured during gunfight at Lolab Kupwara has succumbed to his in a hospital. A top police officer said that the injured NCO of army who was injured during firefight succumbed to his injuries. Yesterday, a joint team of Police and army based on specific information regarding presence […]
Capex Budget
Recently Chairperson District Development Council, Ganderbal chaired a meeting to discuss the framing of District Capex Budget 2024-25 here in the Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat Ganderbal. The meeting focused on reviewing the current Area Development Plan (DDC/BDC/PRI Grants) and discussing strategies for its effective incorporation into the upcoming District Plan 2024-25. She emphasized the […]
Govt cuts customs duty on gold, silver, mobile phones
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed reduction in basic customs duty on gold and silver to 6 per cent and platinum to 6.4 per cent. In her budget speech in Lok Sabha, she also proposed reduction of basic customs duty on mobile phones, mobile charger to 15 per cent. She also made a provision […]
NC’s Aga Ruhullah to Submit Bill for Complete Liquor Ban in Jammu and Kashmir
National Conference Lok Sabha member from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, is mulling to introduce a private member’s bill in the Lok Sabha aimed at enforcing a total ban on liquor and intoxicants in Jammu and Kashmir. Mehdi expressed his hope that the bill will be presented in either the current or the next parliamentary […]
Power Scenario
Recently Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has said it has added 13,719 fresh connections to its domestic consumer base of 9.81 lakh, adding load of 7.5 MW in the system. To curb power theft and bring down losses, as many as 55,321 inspection drives were carried out by Kashmir DISCOM from April to June […]
Cop Dies Two Days After Being Hit by Speeding Vehicle in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A police officer injured in a road accident in the Mir Bazar area of South Kashmir two days ago succumbed to his injuries on Monday. Quoting an official, local news agency Kashmir Scroll reported that the accident occurred on Saturday on NHW-44 near Malpora Mir Bazar when a speeding Tempo with registration number JK02AT-0730 […]
Affordable electricity
Jammu and Kashmir is trying very hard for electricity sector reforms. Many milestones have been achieved for this modernization initiative. Efforts to ensure affordable electricity tariffs for consumers have been equally prioritized, with substantial subsidies being provided by the government on the full cost tariff evaluated based on the current price of power procurement and […]
Urban Planning
Recently Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Srinagar Conclave of High-Level Committee on Urban Planning of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. He called upon the Town Planners, Urban Designers and Experts to focus on building future-ready cities. Given the extreme weather events, impact of climate change and unpredictable weather patterns, it […]
