New NH-444 highway: Srinagar to Qazigund via Budgam to boost Kashmir’s connectivity
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 — In a landmark development for Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has greenlit the construction of National Highway 444 (NH-444), a 63-km corridor connecting Srinagar to Qazigund via Budgam and Pulwama. The ambitious project, featuring a 4-lane flyover from Nirman Complex Barzulla to Humhama Airport […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah reviews sector-wise CAPEX plans: Focus on estates and tourism in J&K
Srinagar, June 12, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a series of high-level departmental review meetings at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar to assess the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) plans for the financial year 2025–26 across the Estates, Revenue, Tourism, and Culture departments. Emphasising swift execution and effective resource use, the Chief […]
JKNC working committee meets in Srinagar under Farooq Abdullah’s leadership
Srinagar, May 21, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference 3 Working Committee convened a significant meeting today at the party headquarters, Nawa-i-Subah, in Srinagar, chaired by JKNC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah. The meeting, attended by Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, along with members representing the Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh regions, focused […]
JKEDI kicks off 4-week ESDP in Baramulla under RAMP initiative
Baramulla, May 20, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute , Baramulla, officially launched a four-week Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme today at the Industrial Training Institute , Baramulla, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative, a World Bank-supported scheme aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across India. […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha thanks PM Narendra Modi for approving IIT Jammu expansion and research park
Jammu, May 7, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for approving a significant expansion of the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, aimed at enhancing its academic infrastructure and student capacity. The ambitious project, announced on May 7, 2025, also includes the establishment of a state-of-the-art research […]
JKTPO and JKEDI launch ESDP in Samba to empower youth entrepreneurs under RAMP
Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, May 7, 2025 – In a landmark initiative to empower the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, Sudershan Kumar, Managing Director of the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO), and Khalid Jahangir, Director of the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), inaugurated the first batch of the Entrepreneurship & Skill […]
DIC Shopian organises RAMP awareness program at ITI, reaches 150+ MSME beneficiaries
Shopian, April 25, 2025 — The District Industries Centre (DIC) Shopian, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative, organized an awareness-cum-outreach program at the Industrial Training Institute Shopian on Friday. The event, aimed at bolstering the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ecosystem, drew participation from over 150 beneficiaries across diverse sectors, including […]
Civil Services Day 2025: LG Manoj Sinha hails civil servants, spotlights MDP under RAMP
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – On Civil Services Day, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended warm greetings to civil servants, praising their unifying role in advancing national goals and development objectives through strategic planning, innovative policy initiatives, and effective implementation. In a special address, LG Sinha highlighted the success of the Management Development […]
Doda startups gain access to exclusive mentorship from TISS experts
Doda, April 4, 2025: In a significant boost for entrepreneurial talent in Doda, startups from the district now have the opportunity to register for exclusive mentorship sessions with experts from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences . Announced by the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute , this initiative aims to nurture innovation and guide […]
DC Srinagar inaugurates Job Fair/Rozgaar Mela at SP college to boost youth employment
Srinagar, March 26, 2025 – The Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, inaugurated a mega Job Fair/Rozgaar Mela at Sri Pratap College on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing employment prospects and supporting the career aspirations of the unemployed youth in the region. The event, organised by the District Administration and the District Employment and […]