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J&K power sector surges as second highest revenue contributor with 67% growth

Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The power sector in Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as the Union Territory’s second largest revenue generator, achieving a remarkable 67% revenue surge over the past four years, according to official records. Trailing only vehicle taxes, which grew by 96%, the sector’s robust performance highlights its pivotal role in fueling J&K’s […]

J&K launches 3 easy steps for a cleaner J&K campaign to promote sustainable practices

Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has unveiled a new initiative, 3 Easy Steps for a Cleaner J&K, urging residents to adopt simple yet impactful habits to preserve the region’s pristine environment. The campaign focuses on three key actions: segregating waste, reducing littering, and refusing single-use plastics. Step one encourages households and […]

Vande Bharat Express successfully conducts trial run on Katra-Sangaldan section of USBRL

Srinagar, April 16, 2025: A trial run of the Vande Bharat Express was successfully conducted on the Katra-Sangaldan section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link in Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed. The high-speed train, stationed at Katra, underwent rigorous testing to ensure operational readiness on this critical stretch of the mega railway project. The Vande […]

Srinagar records second hottest april day in nearly eight decades at 30.4°C

Srinagar, April 16, 2025: Srinagar experienced its second highest maximum temperature ever recorded in April, reaching 30.4°C on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, according to the Meteorological Department . This temperature, 10.2°C above the seasonal average, marked the hottest April day in the city in nearly eight decades, with the all-time record of 31.1°C set on […]

PM Narendra Modi’s USBRL inauguration visit postponed

Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The highly anticipated visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express on a section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link , a mega railway project, has been postponed, officials confirmed. No new date for the visit has been announced. Preparations for the PM’s visit were in […]

J&K Raj Bhavan hosts Himachal Diwas celebrations, led by J&K LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu, April 15, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Raj Bhavan hosted vibrant celebrations marking Himachal Diwas, a tribute to the rich legacy of Himachal Pradesh, fondly known as Devbhoomi. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led the event, extending heartfelt greetings to the people of Himachal and lauding the state’s natural splendor, spiritual depth, and cultural […]

Purple revolution transforms Jammu & Kashmir’s economy with lavender farming

JAMMU, April 15, 2025 – The Purple Revolution, driven by the CSIR-IIIM Aroma Mission, is reshaping the economic landscape of Jammu & Kashmir , turning its picturesque valleys into hubs of opportunity, prosperity, and self-reliance. As highlighted by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat address, lavender farming is not just a […]

Sakeena Itoo: Voices, villages, and vision

Srinagar, April 15, 2025- Sakeena Itoo, Jammu and Kashmir’s Minister for Health, Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, continues to prioritise direct public engagement, meeting scores of delegations and individuals daily at the Civil Secretariat. Her office has become a hub for addressing grievances, with citizens from across the region seeking her intervention on issues […]

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