Observer News Service - February 19, 2016
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 19: Commissioner Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Bukhari Friday asked the Central Silk Board to formulate comprehensive projects in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode for the development of sericulture sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Chairing State Level Sericulture Coordination Committee meeting here today, Mr Bukhari called for promoting quality mulberry leaf […]
Observer News Service - February 19, 2016
LAHORE: The road to normalisation of relations between India and Pakistan can only be accessed through trade and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) can play a critical role in this regard, says the Indian envoy. Talking to LCCI Senior Vice President Almas Hyder and other businessmen at the chamber on Wednesday, Indian […]
Observer News Service - February 19, 2016
Mumbai :-The week-long Make in India fair closed on Thursday with investment commitments of over Rs 15 lakh crore ($220 billion), the government said. The numbers are in. INR 15,20,000 cr investment already committed at #MakeInIndia Week, the events main organiser, the union Department Of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) said in a tweet. INR […]
Observer News Service - February 18, 2016
Srinagar: In a bid to boost the cross Line of Control (LoC) trade between India and Pakistan neighboring countries, a ten-member delegation of Salamabad Trade Union of Uri are scheduled to visit Muzaffarabad from tomorrow to meet their counterparts across. The 10 members include Salamabad Trade Union President, Tariq Khan, General Secretary, Hilal Turkey, Peer […]
Observer News Service - February 18, 2016
JAMMU:Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and MLA, Gandhi Nagar, Mr Kavinder Gupta today distributed cheques amounting to Rs 4.80 lakh among 40 beneficiaries under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for construction of toilet units. Speaking at a function organised in this connection at Dharap, in Gadi Garh area of Gandhi Nagar constituency, […]
Observer News Service - February 18, 2016
ANANTNAG:The District Development Commissioner Anantnag, Muneer ul Islam today chaired an officers meeting to review the physical and financial achievements of various departments here today. The DDC said that under the district plan for the year 2015-16, out of an approved budget of Rs 186.14 crore, Rs 93.12 crore have been made available in the […]
Observer News Service - February 18, 2016
MUMBAI: Indian phone maker Ringing Bells launched a $4 smartphone on Thursday, with huge customer demand promptly crashing the little-known companys website hours after the phone went on sale. The Freedom 251 was unveiled a day ahead of the launch and is being sold for 251 rupees ($3.66) a price that sceptics said was […]
Observer News Service - February 18, 2016
Toyota said on Thursday that it was recalling 2.87 million vehicles globally due to the possibility that their rear seatbelt could come apart in a crash and cause injuries. The recall involved Toyota’s RAV4 sports utility vehicle made between July 2005 and August 2014 and between October 2005 and January 2016, AFP reported. The announcement […]
Observer News Service - February 17, 2016
Srinagar:- Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra held an extensive discussions with stakeholders of Trade, Tourism, Transport, Industry, Education and members of civil society and heard their views on various important issues.Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Ganai and Mr. Parvez Dewan, Advisors to Governor; Mr. B.R Sharma, Chief Secretary; Mr. B.B. Vyas, Financial Commissioner, Planning and […]
Observer News Service - February 17, 2016
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Agriculture Production, Mr Mohammad Ashraf Bukhari reviewed the State Plan – CAPEX Budget and progress of implementation of various Centrally sponsored Schemes (CSS) of Agriculture and its allied sectors at Agriculture Complex, Talab Tillo, Jammu today. Mr Bukhari stressed upon all the officers to conduct administrative inspections, hear public grievances, hold […]