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Governor to present full-fledged annual budget

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Drabu says new Govt can change it, Rather says never Governor Narendra Nath Vohra would soon present a full-fledged annual budget indicating a prolonged stalemate on government formation. Sources in the Raj Bhavan said Governor Vohra would present a full-fledged annual budget not a vote-on-account, which a caretaker government usually does for using funds for various items of expenditure like staff salaries. As the state legislature is in a suspended animation following the death of sitting chief minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed on January 7, the Governor, for avoiding a financial…

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Kashmir’s ‘Phiran’ reaches Pakistan fashion gala

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Kashmir’s traditional ‘phiran’, an oversized gown, got a makeover at the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2016 here. Zara Shahjahan’s luxury collection titled ‘Sartorialist’ was a modern take on the ‘phiran’ (worn by Kashmiri people to guard against cold) and was coupled with a minimalistic and organic look. The designs looked royal and light by selection of earthy shades and soft pastels. In fact, Shahjahan also chose Kashmir’s famous embroidery — Ari work — for her designs. Ari was done on cotton linen with contemporary chic detailing and edgy silhouettes. Her…

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TAAK demands cap on bookings by travel portals

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Frisking at Cheshmashahi, foreign registration at Sgr airport should go Travel Agents Association of Kashmir (TAAK) has voiced concern over the direct bookings made by online travel portal affecting local travel agents and tour operators. In a recent meeting with Principal Secretary Tourism Sandip Nayak, a delegation of TAAK discussed various issues confronting tourism sector in the Valley. TAAK delegation was represented by Vice President Malik Hamidullah Bazaz, Secretary General Farooq A Kuthoo, Former President Peerzada Faiyaz, Finance Secretary Habibullah Pandaw, chief organizer Showkat Ahmed, Publicity Secretary Irfan Mir besides EC…

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Tourists throng Almond Alcove for ‘Jashne Amada Bahar’

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The Jammu & Kashmir Bank organised ‘Jashne Amada Bahar’, a festival to welcome the onset of spring season, at the ‘Badam Vaer’ (Almond Alcove) here today. “A number of stalls displaying traditional handicraft products of Kashmir and traditional food stalls were also set up by the bank on the occasion for visitors. Despite inclement weather, the festival was marked by good number of people, including tourists,” a J&K Bank spokesman said. Executive presidents of the bank Parvez Ahmad and Abdul Rauf Bhat and senior president Mohammad Syed Wani and other…

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Emergency centre to be set up at Chandanwari during Amarnath Yatra

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A joint emergency operation centre would be set up at Chandanwari to meet any eventuality during the annual pilgrimage to Amarnath cave shrine. A decision in this regard was taken during a meeting yesterday chaired by District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Muneer-ul-Islam, to review the arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra which begins on July 2. The joint emergency operation centre would be set up at Chandanwari along Pahalgam-cave route, an official spokesperson said. Regarding construction and upgradation of alternative routes, he said Pahalagam Development Authority has been asked to take immediate…

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ATOAK seeks permission for adventure activities in Valley

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Holds meeting with Principal Secretary Tourism Adventure Tour Operators Association of Kashmir (ATOAK) has sought permission from department of tourism for organizing adventure activities at different locations in Valley. ATOAK also made several demands from Principal Secretary Tourism Sandip Naik in a meeting with him here at SKICC. The delegation of ATOAK was led by its president Rauf Tramboo. Among others who were present in the meeting were Director Tourism Kashmir Mahmood Ahmad Shah, Managing Director Cable Car Corporation and CEO Gulmarg Nazir Ahmad Mir and Deputy Director Tourism publicity…

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BSNL starts 4G Wi Fi service at Srinagar International Airport

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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Kashmir has added yet another feather in its cap by commissioning state of art 4G based WiFi HotSpot services at Srinagar International Airport, an official statement said on Friday. The services were inaugurated by Dr. Asgar H. Samoon Divisional Commissioner Kashmir at Srinagar Airport in presence of Mohammad Salim Beg, General Manager Telecom , Kashmir, M G Mufti, DGM Srinagar, R. K. Shinde, Director Airport and Manzoor Ahmad, SSP (AHJ) Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Asgar H. Samoon welcomed the initiative of the Company and…

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Undue increase in airfares hits Kashmir tourism, general public: KCCI

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The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the state government to ensure operation of night flights at Srinagar International Airport, while maintaining that the undue increase in airfares hits Kashmir tourism as well as general public. A press handout issued by the KCCI here states that a delegation of the chamber led by its president, Mushtaq Ahmad Wani had detailed discussion with the Principal Secretary Tourism Sandeep Nayak. “We stressed on the demand for operation of night flights at Srinagar Airport,” Wani said adding that besides this various…

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Unexpected Rain, Snow could damage kashmir’s almond crop: Experts

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It has been raining incessantly in Kashmir since Friday morning causing a significant drop in the day temperature of around 8 Degree Celsius. The weather activity is also linked with the western disturbances heading from UAE and Iran towards India. MET has forecast heavy rain and snow in the valley for next three days till Monday. “Heavy rain and snow is forecast in the plains and other higher areas of the state in the next 40 hours”, said Sonam Lotus- Director MET Kashmir. It has been rainfall deficit season for…

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Climate change, pesticides affecting farmers, consumers, say scientists

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Heavy use of pesticides in cultivation and climate change is adversely affecting farmers and consumers as they are directly exposed to toxic chemicals. This was stated by senior scientists during a workshop organised by the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) -Jammu. Organised by the Agromet Research Centre, the programme was attended by more than 100 farmers who were made aware of climate change and other issues confronting the cultivators. Scientists urged the farmer to take the advantage of such programme and explained to them the role of…

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