GI Tag and Flagship Schemes Aim to Revive Tradition, facilitate Artisans SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 25: In response to a news article published in a local Urdu daily on September 24, a spokesperson of the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, has reiterated that the Government is undertaking a series of concerted measures for the revival and promotion of languishing crafts, with...

Yogesh Reasi, Sep 25 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday appealed to the people of Leh to maintain peace and not to take law in their hands. Speaking to reporters in Reasi, the Chief Minister, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the situation has deteriorated in Leh. “I want to tell the people of Ladakh to maintain...

Rs. 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund will be a game changer in transformation of our cities and developing them as growth hubs: LG Sinha Initiative involving states/UTs and private players to redevelop 300 cities across India will promote innovation, robust infrastructure, improve ease of living and integrate sustainability into urban planning: LG ‘Whole of the Government’ approach is needed...

Srinagar, Sept 25 : Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Thursday chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the situation across Ladakh, a day after violent protests left 4 dead and over 50 people injured over Statehood and 6th Schedule demand. In a post on X, Lt Gupta, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) emphasised the need for heightened vigilance,...