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Promote organic farming in Kashmir; Guv to SKUAST-K

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Governor N N Vohra inaugurated a two day Technological Exhibition Cum Seed Mela at Shalimar Campus of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences- Kashmir (SKUAST-K). The Governor visited the stalls and interacted with officials of the University to know more about the products being offered to farmers. The Governor stressed the need to reduce the distance between the laboratory and the fields so that every farmer is benefited. He said that the farmers should be encouraged to adopt the latest technologies. The Governor stressed the need to promote organic farming as…

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JK Tourism gets best destination awards at IITM

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J&K has highest 2106 high-altitude lakes in India: Shah Owing to its extensive promotional tourism campaign, J&K tourism department has been conferred with “Best Promoted Destination” and “Best Decorated Stall” awards at the concluding function of 3-day Indian International Trade Mart (IITM) at Hotel Grand Hayat, Kolkata. The IITM organizers appreciated the efforts of J&K tourism department for its promotional campaigns not only in IITM but through other platforms at national and international level. During the 3-day IITM, the department organized “J&K Evening” where over 200 travel agents besides media…

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Srinagar airport ready for night flights; AAI

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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) today said Srinagar International Airport was ready for operation of night flights. “Basically, we are ready, the infrastructure is ready. Since this airport is a civil enclave, it was supposed to be cleared by the Indian Air Force and the IAF has already cleared it for night operations up to 10 pm,” Director, Airports Authority of India, RK Shinde, told reporters here. Shinde said it was for those airlines, “which are interested in commencing the operations, to take a call. The only thing that…

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Unusual warm weather worries orchardists

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The exceptional increase in the day temperature has worried the farming community in the Valley. As a result of the unusual increase in maximum temperature, the apple farmers across Kashmir have started spraying tree oil before schedule. The Horticulture Department has, however, issued advisories and urged the orchardists not to spray tree oil or other pesticides before schedule. The plains in the Kashmir valley are experiencing exceptionally high day temperature. In Srinagar and other parts of the Valley, the day temperature has remained 20°C and above in the past week,…

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Jewellers’ strike enters 2nd day

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Jewellers across the city continued to down their shutters for the second consecutive day today as a part of three-day pan-India strike to protest the proposed re-imposition of 1 per cent excise duty on gold and diamond jewellery and mandatory quoting of Permanent Account Number (PAN) by consumers for transaction of Rs 2 lakh and above. Jewellers consisting of manufacturers, retailers, artisans, among others, participated in the strike called by the All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation.

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Government orders rebidding for Zojila tunnel contract

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The Union Government has ordered rebidding of the strategic Rs 10050-crore Zujila tunnel contract in Jammu and Kashmir, which was earlier given to IRB Infrastructure, reports said on Wednesday. The decision to rebid the tunnel project was taken at a meeting, presided by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. As some doubts were raised in respect of the project, rebidding was ordered to maintain complete transparency and uphold probity in public life. Zoji La is 9 km from Sonamarg and provides a vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir. It…

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Tulip Garden may reopen by middle of March; early spring

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With Kashmir valley witnessing an early spring and above normal day temperature, the Tulip Garden, which has become a major tourist attraction, is likely to reopen ahead of schedule this year. Spread over 30 hectares of land, displaying around a million colourful flowers at the foothills of the Zabarwan range, the Tulip Garden usually opens in March end. Last year, the garden’s reopening was delayed to April 6 due to incessant rains. Nazir Ahmad Reshi, in charge of the Tulip Garden, said the garden would be thrown open in mid-March,…

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Official apathy pushes historic silk factory at ram bagh into ruins

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‘Govt Has No Plans To Revive It’ Once one of the largest producers of silk in the world, the famous Silk Factory at Ram Bagh here is in ruins due to failure of successive regimes to ensure its functioning. In absence of any maintenance, the mega British architecture buildings housing cocoon reeling and silk processing units are dilapidated. Some of the historic buildings of the factory have been converted into offices of various departments. The transformer repairing workshop set up near historic building points out towards non-seriousness of the authorities…

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Budget turned damper for traders, tourism players

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The Union Budget has failed to cheer up Jammu and Kashmir traders and stakeholders of the tourism sector. While the Valley was hoping to hear the announcement of a flood rehabilitation package, others say the state has been ignored by the Narendra Modi-led government. “Modi had said this Budget was his exam. However, he has failed the Kashmir exam. Even though we do not have any hope from New Delhi, the flood-affected businessmen and people continue to face neglect from the Centre,” said Siraj Ahmad, chairman, Association of Hotel &…

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Jammu retail traders face online shopping heat

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A slump in the market, coupled with a huge boom in online shopping, has brought the traders and business community of the winter capital on the edge, as losses of retail business outlets mount. Disturbed over the losses, traders and businessmen have requested the government to keep a check and impose taxes on online shopping products to keep the market stable. The deserted markets and idle shopkeepers in Jammu were already presenting signs of how global recession was resulting in losses. The traders have been forced to sell their winter…

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