He said J&K has one of the fastest-growing horticulture markets in the country. “Our strengths in natural resources & skilled workforce, best in class incentives through new Industrial scheme are well known and makes J&K an ideal MSME destination.”
Category: Jammu and Kashmir
Peoples alliance for Gupkar declaration heading for quiet burial?
What previously were described as chinks in the Gupkar Alliance of like-minded mainstream political parties of J&K, have now become gaping holes in the political alliance.
Army to hand over 139.04 acres of land situated in J&K's Srinagar to administration
In a significant goodwill gesture of far reaching consequences, the Army has decided to hand over the possession of 139.04 acres of defence land situated in the heart of Srinagar city to the local administration.
Two LeT terrorist associates arrested in J&K's Baramulla
Police said during their personal search, arms and ammunition including two Chinese Pistols, two Pistol Magazines, 14 live Pistol rounds and other incriminating materials have been recovered from their possession.
BSF foils smuggling bid in J&K's Ramgarh, neutralizes Pak smuggler
"In the intervening night of 24/25 July, the vigilant BSF troops neutralised a Pak smuggler while he was trying to smuggle Narcotics through Ramgarh border area," the BSF said.
AK-47 rifle used in firing at forest department employees in J&K's Pulwama
The J-K Police on Wednesday said that the firing on two forest department employees had been done by the assailants using an AK-47 rifle unlikely to be used by timber smugglers as reported earlier.
Terrorists fire at 2 non-local labourers in J&K’s Anantnag
“Both have been shifted to hospital where attending doctors described their condition as stable. The area has been cordoned off for searches,” the police said.
Over 20,000 perform Amaranth Yatra on day 17
Over 20,000 performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra on 17th day as another batch of 6,225 Yatris left Jammu for the Valley on Tuesday. Officials said since this year's Amarnath Yatra started on July 1, so far over 2.50 lakh pilgrims have performed the Yatra.
Two IEDs recovered from J&K's Handwara
The Jammu and Kashmir Police along with Army in a joint operation recovered two IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) from Wodhpura forest area of Handwara in North Kashmir, officials said on Monday.
Infiltration bid foiled at LoC in J&K's Poonch, two terrorists killed
Two terrorists were killed after an infiltration bid was foiled by the Army and police in a joint operation at the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday.
J&K govt terminates service of Kashmir University PRO, 2 others for anti-national activities
Invoking Article 311 (2) of the Indian constitution, the J&K government on Monday dismissed three officers/employees from service, including the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of University of Kashmir.
Infiltration bid foiled at LoC in J&K
An infiltration bid was foiled by the army and police in a joint operation at the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pooch sector, officials said.
Five Amaranth Yatra pilgrims die in 36 hours, toll rises to 24
“Of the five deaths, four occurred on the Pahalgam route while one was reported on the Baltal route. The victims included an ITBP officer who died during Yatra duty. The victims hailed from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat,” the officials added.
Traffic restored on Jammu-Srinagar highway after 5 days
The nearly 300-Km long Jammu-Srinagar highway is the lifeline of essential supplies to the landlocked Valley. All essential supplies including food grains, medicines, petroleum products, mutton and poultry products are brought into the Valley through this strategic highway.
Article 370 case one of the biggest challenges facing the institution of judiciary: Sajad Lone
Jammu and Kashmir Peoples' Conference President Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday said that one of the biggest challenges facing the institution of judiciary is how they deal with Article 370 cases, a party statement said.
10 ex-terrorists of JKLF & erstwhile separatists arrested
"The arrested persons and others were planning to revive these organisations on the directions of Pakistan-based handlers. Their meeting was an overt attempt to start working for the revival of these moribund organisations," the J&K police said.
Two killed as landslide hits bus in J&K's Doda
Two persons were killed and one injured on Sunday when a landslide hit a bus in J&K's Doda district. Officials said that a bus was hit by a landslide in Gandoh village of the district.
Two army soldiers washed away in J&K’s Poonch
Rescue teams of army, police and the state disaster response force were pressed into service immediately to locate the missing soldiers, but there has so far been no trace of them.
Ghulam Nabi Azad says UCC not possible in India
Former chief minister and Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday said that enforcing the uniform civil code (UCC) is not possible in India.
J&K L-G highlights achievements during his tenure
J&K Lt governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that since he took over as Union Territory’s head of administration, 400 government services have been made available online to public under the public services guarantee act.
J&K govt rebuts Mehbooba Mufti's allegations on land allotment
Mehbooba told the media on Wednesday that the census of 2011 had stated that there are only 19,047 homeless in J&K while the Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha said that so far 1.45 lakh landless people had been provided 5 Marlas each to build their homes.
ADGP, Kashmir holds security review meetings in south Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir's Additional Director General Police, Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar on Wednesday visited Shopian and Pulwama districts of south Kashmir to conduct security review meetings, officials said.
IAF rescues stranded mountaineers in Kashmir
“Faisal Wani and Zeeshan Mushtaq were spotted by ground party in inhospitable glacier where the helicopter had no landing field and a low hover operation was resorted to,” a defence official said.
7,900 perform Amaranth Yatra, another batch of 4,903 leaves Jammu for Kashmir
Officials said that 7,900 Yatris had 'Darshan' inside the cave shrine on Saturday while more Yatris left north Kashmir Baltal and south Kashmir Pahalgam base camps for the holy cave this morning.
Quadcopters, night vision devices, disaster response teams to secure Amarnath Yatra: Army
Talking to the media at south Kashmir Pahalgam base camp on Saturday, Brigadier Amandeep Malti, sector commander of 1 Rashtriya Rifles, said that additional facilities have been ensured this year for the smooth and peaceful Amarnath pilgrimage.