IWAI partners with Jammu and Kashmir government to boost river cruise tourism
Srinagar I March 7, 2025 The Inland Waterways Authority of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to enhance river cruise tourism across three National Waterways in the Union Territory. The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony at the Chintan Shivir, an important event held in Srinagar, […]
Jammu: CM Omar Abdullah presents first budget in seven years as state finance minister
Jammu I March 07, 2025 Historic Budget Presentation Chief Minister and State Finance Minister Omar Abdullah tabled the state budget in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday, marking his first budget in this capacity and the first by a collective government in seven years. The presentation was met with anticipation as the region […]
Powering progress, boosting Gurez: CM Omar Abdullah tackles losses and tourism in J&K assembly
Jammu, March 5, 2025- During the Budget Session-2025’s Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed key concerns on power infrastructure, tourism, and disaster relief. Responding to MLA Shakti Raj Parihar, Omar Abdullah, who oversees the Power Development portfolio, detailed the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) aimed at curbing Jammu and Kashmir’s […]
Badalta Kashmir: From terrorism to Tourism, a region transformed
Srinagar, March 05, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir, once marred by decades of conflict and unrest, is witnessing a remarkable turnaround, emerging as a beacon of peace and prosperity through a booming tourism industry. Official figures reveal that the Union Territory has welcomed an astounding 4.40 crore tourists over the past two years, a testament […]
BRO begins Bhimber Gali tunnel construction to enhance Rajouri-Poonch highway connectivity
On March 3, 2025, the Border Roads Organisation marked a significant milestone with the inaugural blast for the 1.1 km Bhimber Gali Tunnel along the Rajouri-Poonch stretch of National Highway 144A. Conducted under BRO’s Project Sampark, this tunnel is part of a broader initiative to enhance infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. Once completed, it will […]
Z-Morh tunnel ignites Sonmarg’s tourism boom: A game-changer unveiled
Ganderbal, February 28, 2025 – The Z-Morh Tunnel is set to unlock the true potential of Sonmarg, promising a surge in national and international tourism and ushering in a new era of growth for Ganderbal district. This transformative project, inaugurated by Prime Minister ShriNarendra Modi on January 13, 2025, is already being hailed as a […]
Investments in J&K Should Include Land Safeguards and Job Creation for Local Youth: CM Omar Abdullah at CII J&K Annual Session 2025
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the Confederation of Indian Industry Jammu & Kashmir Annual Session-2025 titled “AMAZING J&K: Aspiring For New Growth Goals”.The event, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry J&K Council, brought together business leaders, industrialists, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to discuss strategic actions to boost J&K’s economic growth and […]
CM Omar Abdullah reviews Civil Aviation department’s progress and future plans
JAMMU, DECEMBER 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the functioning of the Civil Aviation Department.Key discussions focused on several crucial areas, including the department’s aircraft fleet, revival plans, procurement of helicopters, pilot training, and recruitment strategies. The Chief Minister also reviewed budgetary allocations and financial progress […]
LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Jammu & Kashmir textile sourcing fair-2024
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 28: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today delivered the keynote address at the “Jammu & Kashmir Textile Sourcing Fair-2024” via virtual mode, emphasizing the growing market access and export opportunities for the region’s artisans and manufacturers. The LG praised Jammu & Kashmir’s rich textile traditions, noting the sector’s impressive growth over the past […]
Transforming Kashmir: A Vision for Growth and Connectivity
The ambitious vision for the future of Srinagar and its connectivity to Delhi paints a transformative picture of economic growth and regional development. With the railway project set to be operational by the first week of January 2025, travel from Delhi to Srinagar will be streamlined, making the journey faster and more comfortable. This improved […]