LG stresses rural growth, farmer welfare

Inaugurates four facilities at SKUAST-K; urges students to become entrepreneurs, sets target of 100 startups Srinagar, Nov 11: Calling for expanded economic opportunities in rural areas, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that the true measure of development lies in improving farmers’ incomes, strengthening their economic security and creating better livelihood opportunities. Addressing a … Read more

J&K journalists eligible for welfare schemes, govt tells Assembly

Rs 5 lakh for death, permanent disability; Rs 3 lakh for major ailments Srinagar, Sep 28: The Jammu and Kashmir government has informed the Legislative Assembly that journalists from J&K are eligible to avail benefits under the Journalists Welfare Scheme (JWS) of the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, while accredited journalists are also provided … Read more