Business

Growers urge govt to ban import of foreign apples   Srinagar, Nov 21 (KNO): After witnessing a good demand across India for around a month, the demand for Kashmiri apples has again lowered due to the import of apples in bulk quantities from different countries. Fruit growers across the valley informed the news agency—Kashmir News […]

Viral poster gains public support, authorities urged to implement such steps across all fuel stations   Srinagar, Nov 20 (KNO): A petrol pump at Bypass, Srinagar has put up a poster about road safety, declaring no fuel for vehicles driven by minors and those driving two-wheelers without helmets. The poster reads: “For 2 Wheelers, No […]

DC extends heartfelt congratulations to the Fisheries Department Kulgam KULGAM, NOVEMBER 19: In a significant achievement, District Kulgam has been awarded the prestigious ‘Best District Award in Fisheries’ by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairies on the occasion of ‘World Fisheries Day.’ The award recognizes the Fisheries Department’s remarkable stride in promoting sustainable […]

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 02: In a big boost to the installation of solar roof-tops under PM Surya Ghar: MBY, J&K’s premier financial institution, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, has joined hands with Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to offer interested domestic consumers collateral-free and interest-friendly loan facility for RTS plants up to 10 kWp. In a […]

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 01: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today visited saffron areas of Pampore to take stock of the crop scenario. During the visit, the Director inspected flower picking in different fields and took feedback from the concerned saffron growers. While having discussion with the farmers, he underlined the efforts by the department […]

GANDERBAL, OCTOBER 29: Chairperson J&K KVIB, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat presided over an interactive session with aspirant entrepreneurs held today at Kangan, Ganderbal. The event witnessed the participation of senior officers from the Board, alongside a large number of aspirant entrepreneurs and educated unemployed youth of the district. During the session, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat […]

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 30: The Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Today visited saffron areas of Pampore and took stock of the crop scenario. He inspected different fields and took feedback from the concerned saffron growers. While having exchange of thoughts with the farmers, Director Agriculture underlined the efforts by the department for strengthening of irrigation […]

Sopore Fruit Mandi president bats for cross-LoC trade, says it could boost economy, open doors to gulf markets   Srinagar, Oct 30 (KNO): In a remarkable season for Kashmir’s horticulture industry, approximately 9 lakh metric tons of fruit, valued at around 600 crores, has been dispatched over the past four months, with Sopore Fruit Mandi […]

High gold prices, low sales hit Kashmir’s wedding season hard Srinagar, Oct 26 (KNO): The festive wedding season in Kashmir, traditionally running from August to November, usually brings a surge in local markets for jewellery, gifts and other ceremonial items. This year, however, sales are down sharply, with reports indicating sales are reaching only 20 […]

Advisor to CM inaugurates event; appreciates Guild’s noble mission SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 26: Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today inaugurated today exhibition titled ‘Revelations” – Artful insights’ at City Mall, Lal Chowk here. Speaking on the occasion, the Advisor appreciated the noble mission and motive of the organiser of the event. “Such initiatives greatly […]