J&K accelerates shift to clean energy with 43,000 rooftop solar installations
Srinagar, October 5,2026–Jammu and Kashmir is accelerating its shift toward clean energy, with 43,000 rooftop solar installations completed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Of these, Kashmir accounts for 26,000 installations, with Srinagar, Budgam and Kupwara showing strong progress. The figures point to growing public acceptance of rooftop solar in the Union Territory, […]
Grow Mushrooms, raise income: Agriculture office holds two-day training in Jammu
Jammu, October 5,2026–The Agriculture Office at Talab Tillo in Jammu held a two-day mushroom cultivation training in Jammu, drawing between 50 and 60 farmers. The programme aimed to equip growers with the knowledge needed to begin mushroom farming this season, create self-employment and raise their incomes. Mushroom Development Officer Arun Gupta said most farmers in […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha attends International Symposium on AI and Robotics in Srinagar
Srinagar, October 5,2026– Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the inaugural function of the International Symposium on AI and Robotics in Srinagar, where he stressed that women and farmers must remain at the heart of the agricultural transformation under way in the Union Territory. The symposium brings together experts, researchers and stakeholders to […]
J&K Bank’s big vision, J&K’s bigger growth
Kashmir, October 5,2026-Bank’s FY 2029-30 roadmap targets ₹5 lakh crore in business and over ₹5,000 crore in net profit, with a focus on MSMEs, agriculture and technology-led banking SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has outlined an ambitious roadmap for FY 2029-30, targeting a total business of ₹5 lakh crore and a net profit of more […]
Traditional Kangri-Making preserves Kashmir’s heritage, supports livelihoods in Kulgam
Kulgam ,October 5,2026-As winter approaches in the Valley, the traditional craft of Kangri-making is in full swing in Kulgam district, particularly in the villages of Souch, Hatipora and Okay. The craft continues to preserve Kashmir’s cultural heritage while providing a source of income to artisan families. The Kangri, an earthen fire pot encased in a […]
Paddy harvesting begins in Kulgam as farmers express satisfaction over crop quality
Kulgam , October 5,2026- Paddy harvesting has begun in Kulgam, the South Kashmir district widely known as the “Rice Bowl of Kashmir,” with farmers expressing satisfaction over the quality of this year’s crop and the yield they expect. As autumn settles over the Valley, golden stretches of ripened paddy line the district’s fields while farmers […]