News Topic:Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act 1999

Kishtwar Saffron receives coveted Geographical Indication Tag

Kishtwar saffron, which is cultivated and harvested in the higher reaches, has been given the Geographical Indication tag by Geographical Indications Registry.

GoI issues GI certificate for Kashmir Saffron

JAMMU — In a momentous decision, GoI has issued certificate of GI registration for the Saffron grown in the Kashmir Valley.Expressing happiness on the...

World Heritage Day: Patriotism can help save our handicraft heritage!

Srinagar: Like in the rest of the world, World Heritage Day was observed in Kashmir valley also on 18 April, 2018. However, the mere observance...

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Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.