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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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J&K emerging prime destination for MICE, golf tourism

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Jammu and Kashmir is emerging as a high-end tourism destination amidst retaining its popularity among mid-budget segment travellers, a senior state official has said. “Jammu and Kashmir is ready and has the right infrastructure in place to cater to tourists in areas like MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travels, Conferences, Events) and golf tourism among others,” R K Verma, Director Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir, told representatives during the ongoing International Tourism Mart (ITM) in Goa. He said, “MICE and Golf Tourism are emerging high-end tourism products and Jammu and Kashmir has all…

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JK hopes Budget will help boost economy

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As the BJP-led government at the Centre will present its third Budget tomorrow, the business community in the state is waiting for some state specific announcements which will help revamp the economy of Jammu and Kashmir post the floods in September 2014. Already miffed over the Centre’s ‘failure’ to rehabilitate the flood victims and the delay in extending the Central package for industries by the successive governments, the Jammu region and the Kashmir valley are hoping that Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will bring cheer to the people in J&K,…

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Advance registration starts today for Amarnath Yatra 2016

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Shrine board asks pilgrims to follow do’s and don’ts The advance registration of pilgrims for Amarnath yatra will commence tomorrow all over the country for both the Baltal and Chandanwari routes through 432 designated bank branches of Punjab National Bank, J&K Bank and Yes Bank. This year’s 48-day yatra will commence simultaneously on both routes from July 2 and culminate on Raksha Bandhan, August 18. In an official statement, PK Tripathi, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB), said the step-by-step procedure which the pilgrims needed to follow to…

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Federation of Industries Jammu & Kashmir meets Governor

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A joint delegation of Federation of Industries, Jammu (FOIJ) and Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir (FCIK), met Governor N.N Vohra, at the Civil Secretariat here today. The delegation discussed with the Governor various issues regarding the development of the industrial sector in the State. The matters raised included the need of taking various measures for promoting fresh investment in the State, including the extension of Central Excise Duty and Income Tax Holidays, presently available to the industrial units till 2017. The delegation requested the Governor for early implementation of the…

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Transporters in Kashmir threaten wheel-jam

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The Kashmir-based transporters Saturday threatened wheel-jam strike in Kashmir alleging that they are being harassed at various check points from Punjab to Srinagar. “If the harassment against the transporters won’t stop, we will go on indefinite strike,” the transporters said. Chairman, All Goods Transport Companies – a constituent of KEA, M S Ronga at a press conference here said:  “There is an attempt by the centre to crush Kashmir economy.” Accusing the mainstream politicians of pushing people to “uncertainty” by their “unclear stand” on government formation, he said: “If the…

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Despite spending Rs 60 cr in 5 yrs, CVPP yet to award projects

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The Chenab Valley Power Projects (CVPP) is yet to award any of the three proposed projects for construction despite spending over Rs 60 crore on salaries and other office expenditures in the past five years. The CVPP even cancelled the tenders last week, invited in 2011 for the construction of the 1000 MW Pakal Dul hydroelectric power project on Marusadar, a tributary of the Chenab in Kishtwar district. A CVPP official said in the past five years, the company had spent over Rs 60 crore on office expenditures while there…

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Government mulling to and fro night flights in Kashmir

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Authorities on Friday discussed modalities for starting to and fro night flights in Kashmir valley and a DGCA team is expected to arrive here next month to take stock of the facilities at Srinagar International Airport. Asgar Hassan Samoon, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, held a meeting to review the functioning of Srinagar airport and discuss modalities to start night landing of flights at the airport, an official spokesman said. “The meeting was informed that the Indian Air Force had given the permission to start night flights at Srinagar airport in May…

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