Gowhar Ahmad Mir: Kralmad’s engineer building a future in Kashmir
Kralmad, June 19, 2025 – Tucked beneath the Pir Panjal in South Kashmir’s Doru tehsil, the village of Kralmad tells the story of Gowhar Ahmad Mir, a 36-year-old computer engineer who chose to stay and transform his homeland. A contractor by trade and a leader by example, Gowhar is quietly reshaping a region often defined […]
Flyover construction from M A Road to Rajbagh to begin soon
SrinagarI March 19, 2025- Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has revealed that construction work on a new flyover linking M A Road to Rajbagh in Srinagar will begin shortly. The announcement, highlighted in social media updates on March 17, 2025, underscores the government’s focus on improving infrastructure and easing traffic bottlenecks in […]
Amira Kadal pedestrian footbridge nears completion in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk
Srinagar, March 17, 2025 – The much-anticipated Amira Kadal pedestrian footbridge, a key infrastructure project in the heart of Srinagar’s bustling Lal Chowk, has reached approximately 60 percent completion, with officials projecting it will open to the public in the coming months. As part of the ambitious Srinagar Smart City initiative, the bridge promises to […]
J&K and Ladakh high court orders NHAI to slash toll fees by 80% on poorly maintained highway
Jammu, February 27, 2025 – In a landmark ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India to reduce toll fees by 80% at two toll plazas on the Pathankot-Udhampur stretch of National Highway-44 , citing ongoing construction and deplorable road conditions. The court’s order, effective immediately, […]
Katra to Banihal Rail: A new era for Jammu and Kashmir
The Katra to Banihal rail trail, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, is set to transform transportation in Jammu and Kashmir. Spanning the region’s rugged terrain, it promises to improve connectivity, economic development, and integration with the rest of India. The rail link will connect Katra, a major pilgrimage site, with Banihal, a gateway […]
DC Samba reviews progress on Bari Brahmana to Ghagwal NHW stretch
Samba, January 20: Deputy Commissioner Samba, Rajesh Sharma, conducted a fortnightly inspection of the ongoing construction work on the National Highway stretch from Bari Brahmana to Ghagwal. The visit aimed to assess the progress of the project and ensure minimal disruption to traffic flow, prioritising public convenience. The DC was accompanied by SDMs, Tehsildars, Traffic […]
DDC visits Shopian Town, inspects ongoing developmental works
SHOPIAN, NOVEMBER 22: To track the pace of ongoing developmental works in the Shopian town, the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today took first-hand stock of the progress of different developmental projects which are currently under execution.These projects and works include New Vending Zone, ongoing CT/PT near Tehsil Office Shopian, Reading […]
DC Baramulla reviews Safety & Security measures for Workers at Mega Project Construction Sites
BARAMULLA, NOVEMBER 21: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, conducted an extensive visit to various mega project construction sites across the district, including Hadipora, Sangrama, Delina, Palhallan, and other locations.This visit aimed to assess the safety and security measures in place to enhance surveillance, deter untoward incidents, and safeguard laborers’ well-being.During the inspection, the […]
DDC Baramulla inspects Sangrama Flyover Construction Work
BARAMULLA, NOVEMBER 20: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa Wednesday conducted a thorough inspection of the ongoing construction work of the Sangrama flyover, which is nearing completion.During the inspection, DDC reviewed the progress of the project and emphasized the need to expedite the remaining work while maintaining high-quality standards. He directed the executing […]
Sakeena Masood visits construction site of AIIMS Awantipora, assesses progress of ongoing works
AWANTIPORA, NOVEMBER 19: In order to gather first hand appraisal of ongoing works at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Awantipora, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood today visited the construction site to assess the pace of ongoing works.Accompanied by senior officials from health department and executing agency, […]