Kashmir Farmers Happy At Partial Govt Ban On Apple Imports
In a big relief to apple growers, the central Government has introduced Minimum Important Price (MIP) for apples—which will bar apples from other countries without tax.
Extremely Rare Bird Western Tragopan Spotted In Kashmir
An acclaimed bird photographer from Bangalore has captured Western Tragopan—a globally threatened species of birds in the Kashmir Himalayas, much to the excitement of bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Govt Hopes Ease In Western Travel Advisories On Kashmir Post G20 Meet
The Union Territory administration is expecting ease in travel advisories from different countries, including the United States and other western countries for traveling to Jammu and Kashmir with the hosting of G-20 meeting in Srinagar scheduled to be held between May 22-24.
As G-20 Summit Nears J&K Govt Accelerates Developmental Works
With just over a fortnight left for the prestigious G20 Summit in Kashmir Valley, the Union Territory administration has pushed more men and machinery to accelerate construction and renovation work in this capital city and elsewhere.
Jhelum Dredging Hits Roadblock Due To Funds Crunch, Poor Tender Response
The irrigation & flood department has failed to start the second phase of much talked Jhelum river dredging project owing to paucity of funds and lack of response to the tenders worth Rs 229 crore.
Snow Bike Impact On Gulmarg’s ESZs: NGT Asks J&K To Probe Matter
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Jammu & Kashmir Administration to look into the matter and take remedial action against use of snow bikes in and around the Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary and Eco Sensitive Zone.
Ministry Report Paints Grim Picture Of J&K’s Water Bodies
According to the census, 9209 water bodies in J&K, and Ladakh have never been repaired. Only 115 water bodies were repaired before 2009. In 2009, 11 water bodies were repaired; 51 in 2010; 20 in 2011; 34 in 2012; 71 in 2013; 38 in 2014; 59 in 2015; 24 in 2016; 54 in 2017; 34 in 2018, and 45 were repaired after 2018.
Kashmir Grand Mufti Caught In Another Controversy
Kashmir Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Wednesday found himself in the middle of another controversy after a video-clip purportedly showing him making an announcement about the sighting of ‘Shawal moon’ went viral on social-media platforms.
J&K Govt Amends Industrial Policy, Adds 2 More Clauses
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has amended the Procedural Guidelines to the Jammu and Kashmir Industrial Policy, 2021-30 by adding two more clauses in the guidelines already approved and in place in the Union Territory.
G-20 Kashmir Meet: Multi-Tier Security,High End Ambulances To Be Deployed
A multi-tier security, advanced life support mobile ambulances and traffic diversions are some of the security arrangements being made for the delegates attending G-20 summit in this capital city, where smart bunkers are also being introduced to replace the existing ones.
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