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Srinagar, Dec 18 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir has 28.05 lakh bank accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY), with 22.14 lakh accounts in rural areas and 5.91 lakh in urban areas, according to a government data. The data available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reveals that RuPay debit cards have been issued […]

  Srinagar, Dec 09 (KNO): The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary Monday informed the Parliament that the import of apples currently attracts a customs duty of 50%, which is at par with the World Trade Organization (WTO) bound rate. The statement came in response to a question raised in Parliament […]

Srinagar, Dec 09 (KNO): After the onset of winter in Kashmir, the famous water body Anchar Lake came alive with the age-old tradition of harvesting lotus stems, locally known as Nadur. The old harvest of lotus stems is done carefully by extracting the ‘prized’ stems, which is a delicacy deeply cherished in Kashmiri cuisine. As […]

200 Families Cultivate Saplings on 450 Kanals, Generating Annual Revenue of ₹15 Crores: Agriculture Department Umaisar Gull Ganie Anantnag, Dec 06 (KNO): Gund Chal Arwani, a village in Bijbehara tehsil of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, is making a mark as a major hub for onion sapling cultivation. Spanning over 450 kanals of fertile land, the […]

Rates Plunge Due to Cold Wave, Apple Imports; 20% of Produce Yet to Reach Markets: Fruit Growers’ Association   Srinagar, Dec 06 (KNO): Apple growers in Jammu and Kashmir are once again grappling with losses as apple prices plummet in Indian markets. Speaking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), growers from various regions expressed concern […]

Srinagar:- In a groundbreaking move, ride-hailing giant Uber has launched its maiden water transport service in India, allowing users to book a serene shikara ride on the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar via its app. This initiative marks the company’s debut water-based offering in Asia, adding to its existing operations in European destinations such as […]

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 […]