Kashmir consumes mutton worth Rs 72 crore on this Eid-ul-Adha

Srinagar, Jun 20: On this Eid-ul-Adha, the people across Kashmir have consumed mutton worth Rs 72 crore in the Valley with the concerned dealers informing that 400 trucks loaded with the livestock reached here last four days ahead of the Muslim festival.   General Secretary of the Mutton Dealers Association Kashmir, Mehraj ud Din, speaking […]

Oil marketing companies raise prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders

Oil marketing companies raise prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders

New Delhi, November 1: In a move that is set to impact businesses and consumers, oil marketing companies (OMCs) have announced an increase in the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders.   Effective from November 1, the retail price of the 19 Kg commercial LPG gas cylinder in Delhi will see a hike of Rs […]

IT raids continue for 2nd day at several locations in Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 10: The income tax raids related to some business groups continue for the second day at several locations across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday day, officials said.   An official told the news agency, that the raids were being conducted in Srinagar, Sopore, Sonamarg, Khrew, Budgam, Humhama, Lal mandi and Hyderpora.   He […]

J&K Bank Records Highest-Ever Net Annual Profit Of Rs 1,197 Crore

Srinagar, May 5: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has announced its highest-ever net annual profit of Rs 1,197 crore in the results for the financial year 2022-23.   With a decade-high capital adequacy ratio of 15.39 per cent and NPAs at an eight-year low of 6.04 per cent, the bank also recorded its highest-ever quarterly profit […]

In a first, Gulmarg Gondola kept open for tourists on Eid day

Srinagar, April 22: Gondola, a cable car project, in famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district was kept open for tourists today on the occasion of Eid.     Managing director Cable Car Corporation, Ghulam Jeelan Zargar told that as a welcome gesture towards tourists, Gulmarg Gondola was kept open on Eid […]

Book Gondola tickets for Gulmarg only through official website of Cable Car Corporation

Srinagar, Apr 10: A day after a man was arrested for selling fake Gondola tickets at the tourist resort Gulmarg, the Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation Monday asked the tourists not to fall prey to any unscrupulous elements and not to purchase gondola tickets from any other source except the official website of the […]

First time in India, Lithium deposits found in Reasi: Confirms Geological Survey

Srinagar, Feb 09: The Geological Survey of India on Thursday said it has found lithium deposits for the first time in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.   According to a statement GSI said it has found 5.9 million tonnes of Lithium inferred resources in the Reasi district.   It said lithium inferred resources (G3) […]

AC approves sale of beer, other RTD beverages by big departmental stores in Urban areas of J&K

AC approves sale of beer, other RTD beverages by big departmental stores in Urban areas of J&K

Srinagar, Oct 10: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the proposal for authorizing departmental stores to sell beer and other Ready to Drink (RTD) beverages in urban areas.   Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor and Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, […]

1.62 Crore Tourists Visited J&K This Year So Far, Highest In 75 Years: Official

1.62 Crore Tourists Visited J&K This Year So Far, Highest In 75 Years: Official

Srinagar, Oct 07: A record 1.62 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir so far this year, which is the highest since independence, an official said here on Thursday, adding it testifies the overall development and change the Union Territory has witnessed.   After three decades, Kashmir is attracting lakhs of tourists which tourism players say […]

Anjuman Shari Shian seals JK Bank in Central Kashmir’s Budgam

Anjuman Shari Shian seals JK Bank in Central Kashmir’s Budgam

Budgam, July 19: After a dispute over rent with bank authorities, Anjuman Shari Shian Tuesday sealed the local branch of Jammu Kashmir Bank in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.   The local Auqaf Committee run by the socio-religious organization sealed the bank branch during morning hours.   A top leader from Anjuman Shari Shia declined to […]