J&K calm & open for business: CM Omar urges equal tourism-industrial growth
Srinagar, September 21, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday asserted that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is calm, peaceful, and fully open for business, dismissing recent security concerns as aberrations rather than the norm. Addressing the fourth meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Regional Council 2025-26 in Srinagar, he urged industry leaders […]
J&K government makes DigiLocker mandatory for all certificate issuance and verification
Srinagar, September 21, 2025 – In a significant push towards digital governance, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government has issued a directive making the adoption of DigiLocker mandatory across all departments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and advisory boards for the issuance, storage, and verification of certificates and documents. This move aims to enhance e-Governance efficiency, promote transparency, and ensure secure digital retention […]
J&K LG calls upon top industrial houses to invest in J&K
Srinagar, September 21, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha urged India’s leading industrial houses, corporate giants, and MSMEs to prioritize investments in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising the region’s pivotal role in achieving a self-reliant and developed India.Speaking at the 4th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Regional Council Meeting in Srinagar, Sinha highlighted the central government’s […]
Apple express: Rails ferry 6,400 Tonnes of Kashmir’s finest to Delhi
Srinagar, September 21, 2025 – Kashmir’s apple harvest is hitting the fast track, with a whopping 6,400 tonnes of the Valley’s signature red-gold fruit delivered to Delhi markets in just two weeks, thanks to the newly launched “Apple Express” rail service. This surge highlights the lifeline that dedicated parcel trains are providing to orchardists battling […]
KU Seminar echoes Sufi-Reshi wisdom for peace in modern Kashmir
Srinagar, September 21, 2025 – In a timely exploration of Kashmir’s spiritual heritage, the Institute of Kashmir Studies (IKS) at the University of Kashmir (KU) concluded a two-day national seminar titled “Reshi and Sufi Tradition in Kashmir: A Historical and Philosophical Perspective.” Bringing together eminent scholars from across India, the event underscored the enduring wisdom of Sufi and Reshi saints […]
Kashmir’s dementia surge: Families battle memory’s cruel fade on World Alzheimer’s Day
Srinagar, September 21, 2025 – As the world marks World Alzheimer’s Day under the theme “Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimer’s,” the spotlight in Kashmir falls on a silent epidemic: soaring dementia rates that are unraveling families in the shadow of the Himalayas. With Jammu and Kashmir recording the highest prevalence of […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha’s Call: Industry’s pledge for J&K’s industrial leap at CII Srinagar Summit
Srinagar, September 21, 2025 – In a resounding call for collective action, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha emphasised that accelerating the pace of industrial development in Jammu Kashmir and integrating the region with the rest of India remains the topmost priority of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Speaking at the 4th CII Northern Regional Council Meeting here today, LG Sinha urged big companies, […]