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Mortgage and Unsecured Loans

2008-10-02T01:02:00.000-07:00

What is the difference between Mortgage Loan and Unsecured Loans. A Boliglån (mortgage loan) is a Lån in which the borrower pledges some asset ( tangible goods) as collateral for the loan, which then becomes a secured debt owed to the creditor who gives the loan. The secured debt also know as secured Lån (Boliglån) is thus secured against the collateral. In case the borrower defaults, the

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2008-09-24T10:23:00.001-07:00

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Present exports from J&K State

2008-09-24T10:20:00.000-07:00

Following items are being exported presently by SSI units. Plastic products Textile items including hosiery products. Cricket bats and

Huge arms recovered in Kathua, Jammu

2006-02-09T23:46:00.000-08:00

A huge amount of rusty arms and ammunition was recovered by a joint operation of army and local police near Ranjit Sagar Dam in Kathua near Jammu on Tuesday. The cache included hand propelled grenades, rocket propelled grenades, 200 bullets of AK rifle and Picka rifle, which were believed to have been dumped by the militants few months earlier to sabotage the dam. The explosives were noticed

8 killed in gunbattle in Poonch

2006-01-30T01:37:00.000-08:00

Eight persons, including seven militants and an Army Major were killed in a gunbattle, when security forces tried to stop ultras from crossing the Line of Control (LoC) in Salotri in Poonch District on Saturday. The encounter started when the Army jawans noticed the suspicios movements near the LoC. Four Army personnel have also been injured, and the condition of two is said to be serious.

Officers need not to be afraid of anyone, J&K CM

2006-01-30T01:25:00.000-08:00

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minster Ghulam Nabi Azad said that officers should work honestly and need not be afraid of anyone, as they will get full support and protection from the J&K Government. Azad while inaugurating the conference of the Departmental Vigilance Officers in Jammu also awarded four departmental vigilance officers for their outstanding work. He said that the common man should also

J&K Police recovered RDX ahead of Republic Day

2006-01-26T23:25:00.000-08:00

Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district have recovered sixty-three kgs of RDX and a large number of arms and ammunition. P R Manhas, SSP of Doda suspected that the recovered RDX was to spoil Republic Day celebrations in the district. He said that an elaborated security arrangement has been made to avoid any untoward incident. According to the

6 injured in grenade attack, Srinagar

2006-01-23T23:23:00.000-08:00

At least six persons, including two policemen were injured when militants hurled a grenade at a security patrol at Badshah Chowk in Srinagar. The area was cordoned off immediately and a hunt has been launched for the militants who lobbed the hand grenade at the security patrol at around 2.50 p.m. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Anti-corruption drive in J&K

2006-01-21T03:56:00.000-08:00

By taking this step, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has sent across a tough message that corruption will not be tolerated by his government. The latest anti-corruption drive in the state comes in the wake of the Jammu and Kashmir State Assembly becoming the first in the country to pass a law to attach the ill-gotten property of any of the accused. Azad heading a 20-member

50 people killed in accident near Rajouri

2006-01-21T02:22:00.000-08:00

More than 50 people were killed in bus accident at Drahl, near Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Friday. The accident occurred when the passenger bus on its way from Darhal to Rajouri, skidded off the road and fell down a 300 feet-deep gorge at Sai Gaji in Rajouri this morning. The bus was only 8 km from Rajouri town, 160 km north of Jammu, when the accident occurred. It was carrying 70

Heavy Snowfall closed the Jammu-Srinagar Highway

2006-01-20T23:57:00.000-08:00

The 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar Highway, connecting the valley to the rest of the country, continued to remain closed to traffic for the fourth consecutive day following heavy snowfall and rain since Sunday. Fresh landslides near Ramban, Ramsu and Kalam Morh yesterday have hampered the efforts of the Border Roads Organisation to reopen roads. The traffic was also disrupted on other roads,

200 J&K government employees suspended

2006-01-17T02:43:00.000-08:00

The Congress party-led coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir has suspended over 200 state government employees on charges of alleged corruption. By taking this step, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has sent across a tough message that corruption will not be tolerated by his government. The latest anti-corruption drive in the state comes in the wake of the Jammu and Kashmir

Season's First snowfall in Gulmarg

2005-11-30T22:27:00.000-08:00

Gulmarg has received the season's first snowfall of the season. It is situated at an altitude of 8,500 feet in the Pir Panjal ranges of Kashmir. Gulmarg is a bowl shaped lush green plateau surrounded by a thick forest. Located 32 miles from Srinagar, it is a popular winter tourist destination. Tourists are coming to see the snow. Gulmarg's legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to

Militant associated with Hizbul arrested in Pulwana

2005-11-29T01:41:00.000-08:00

A militant associated with Hizbul Mujahideen was arrested in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Militant was arrested from Rajpora area of the district and a hand grenade was recovered from his possession. Without divulging the identity of captured militant, the authorities said he was being questioned and revealing his name might hamper the investigation.

Abdul Kalam appreciated J&K people for facing quake

2005-11-28T22:02:00.000-08:00

A.P.J Abdul Kalam, President of India, has appreciated the people of Jammu and Kashmir for facing with courage the massive earthquake that hit the state on October 8. He was in the state for two days visit. Kalam told the Kashmiris that the whole country was behind them in their hour of need. India and Pakistan have opened five crossings along the Line of Control (LoC) to exchange relief goods

10th fire ritual in J&K

2005-11-28T21:53:00.001-08:00

Kashmiris from all walks of life today participated in a fire ritual for peace and prosperity for Indian Kashmir, which was hit hard by last month's earthquake that has killed 1,300 people. Since the day of the earthquake, this is the 10th fire ritual to be held in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Two previous rituals were held in Akhnoor and Udhampur. According to existing tradition, the public

Airtel reaches to 2 lakh customers in J&K

2005-11-26T21:47:00.000-08:00

Airtel had launched its service in J&K on 20 Oct last year. Airtel is the state's lone private cellular service provider. After one year in insurgency-hit Jammu and Kashmir, Airtel has added two lakh customers to its network. Currently, Airtel is present in 12 districts out of 14 districts. In the remaining two districts, Airtel Plans are in the pipeline to roll out services soon.

Nishat Garden in Srinagar

2005-11-24T22:25:00.000-08:00

Asif Khan, the brother of Mughal Empress Nur Jehan, built this beautiful Garden in Srinagar in 1633. These are among the largest of the Mughal gardens. The garden is on the banks of Dal Lake. This terraced garden offers some magnificent views of the lake. The Garden have numerous terraces, beautiful lawns, beautiful flowers and fountains. Tourists can also enjoy Shikara rides up to the Nehru

Vaishno Devi Shrine in J&K

2005-11-24T21:40:00.000-08:00

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is located at a height of 5300 feet on the holy Trikuta Hills of the Shivalik Hill Range. It is one of the oldest shrine of India. It is around 14 kms from Katra. There are three natural pindies representing Maha Saraswati, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Kali, which represent creative, preservative, and destructive aspects of the Super Power. The creation of the goddess was for

Pahalgam in J&K

2005-11-23T21:59:00.000-08:00

Pahalgam is situated at a distance of 95 kms from Srinagar. It is situated at a height of about 2130 mts. Pahalgam offers excellent opportunities for hiking, riding, fishing etc. It is also well known as the take-off point for treks into the surrounding mountains. Walking the Lidder valley is scenically most rewarding, through forests of virgin pine, fording crystal-clear mountain streams and

CM inaugurated J&K day in Delhi

2005-11-22T23:16:00.000-08:00

Ghulam Nabi Azad, Chief Minister of J&K inaugurated the Jammu and Kashmir Day at India International Trade Fare-2005 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Nov,21. The Day marked with exhibition of special features of Industrial, Handicrafts, Handloom, Horticulture, Women’s Development Corporation, Power, Agro Industries, IT sectors. A photo exhibition was also held depicting wide ranging

Bahu Fort- Jammu

2005-11-21T23:47:00.000-08:00

Bahu Fort is situated 5kms. on the rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi in Jammu. Bahu fort is the oldest fort and edifice in the Jammu. This fort was constructed originally by Raja Bahulochan over 3,000 year ago. The existing fort was more recently improved and built by the Dogra rulers. There is a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali inside the fort. An extensive terraced garden, known as

Ranbir Canal in Jammu

2005-11-19T21:45:00.000-08:00

Ranbir canal was built in 1870. It is situated 2kms from Jammu. It has a small garden which provides a cool picnic spot during the summer. These gardens provide excellent walkways and viewpoints of the surrounding areas. This Canal branches off from the river Chenab at Akhnoor which is 32 kms. away. Its water remains ice cold throughout the year. Large no. of tourists visit every day in the

Art & Craft in Ladakh

2005-11-18T22:11:00.000-08:00

The exception is the village of 'Chiling'. Working in silver, brass and copper. They produc tea and chang pots, teacup-stands and lids, hookah- bases, ladles and bowls, silver chorten for installation in temples and domestic shrines in Ladakh. 'Pattu', the rough, warm, woollen material used for clothing is made from locally produced wool, and woven by semi-professional weavers on portable looms

Ranbireshwar Temple

2005-11-17T22:07:00.000-08:00

Ranbireshwar Temple was built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1883 AD. It is located in Jammu on Shalimar Road near the New Secretariat. As this Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, therefore is a sacred place for Hindu's. It has one central 'Lingam' of crystal measuring seven and a half feet in height (7.5 ft.) and twelve Shiva 'Lingams' of crystal measuring from 15cms to 38 cms. Galleries with