USBRL project spurs employment surge in Jammu & Kashmir ahead of PM Modi’s inauguration
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, a landmark infrastructure initiative in Jammu and Kashmir, is generating significant employment opportunities as it nears completion. With final preparations underway for its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 19, 2025, the project is hailed as a catalyst for economic growth in the region. Chief Public Relations […]
J&K seeks Rs 5,500 crore world bank funding to transform nine tourism destinations
Srinagar, April 15, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced an ambitious plan to secure Rs 5,500 crore in funding from the World Bank to develop nine new tourism destinations across the Union Territory. This initiative aims to bolster J&K’s tourism sector, a cornerstone of its economy, by enhancing infrastructure, promoting […]
Department of floriculture Bandipora hosts interaction programme for flower growers at Nishat Park
Bandipora, April 13, 2025: The Department of Floriculture Bandipora organized an interaction programme on Saturday, April 12, at Nishat Park, aimed at empowering flower growers and boosting the region’s floriculture sector. The event focused on leveraging the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture scheme to enhance flower production, promote sustainable practices, and improve market linkages […]
Jammu & Kashmir embraces peace and progress under LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, April 13, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir is undergoing a transformative journey, with the shadows of hartals and violence fading into a vibrant tapestry of education, employment, and peace. Under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the Union Territory is scripting a new narrative defined by courage, calm, and commitment to progress, earning […]
Dy CM Surinder Choudhary reviews labour dept, reaffirms J&K govt’s focus on entrepreneurship & jobs
Srinagar, April 12, 2025 – Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has reaffirmed the Jammu and Kashmir government’s commitment to boosting entrepreneurship and employment, emphasising the transformative potential of Mission YUVA. During a comprehensive review of the Labour and Employment Department on April 11, 2025, Surinder Choudhary highlighted the initiative’s ambitious goal of establishing 1.5 lakh […]
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate historic Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service on April 19, 2025
Srinagar, April 12, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Katra-Srinagar-Budgam-Baramulla passenger train service on April 19, 2025, a landmark event linking Kashmir to India’s railway network via Jammu. The Vande Bharat Express, part of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link , will transform connectivity, cutting travel time from 6-7 hours by […]
Kashmir generates Rs 181 crore from minor mineral extraction over five years
Srinagar, April 11, 2025 – The Kashmir division has recorded a revenue of Rs 181.04 crore from minor mineral extraction over the past five years, showcasing a steady increase in regulated mining activities. The highest annual collection was reported in the financial year 2023–24, amounting to Rs 53.99 crore, reflecting enhanced oversight and streamlined processes […]
J&K’s industrial leap forward
Jammu and Kashmir’s New Industrial Policy (2021-30) has catalyzed an economic surge, with Rs 10,219 crore invested, resulting in 1,729 industrial units and jobs for 62,457 people. The policy, aimed at fostering industrial growth and self-reliance, has drawn investment proposals worth Rs 1,69,512.29 crore under the J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy as of March 17, […]
Youth of Jammu & Kashmir hail CM Omar Abdullah’s budget 2025 for startup funds and mission yuva
Srinagar, April 09, 2025 – The youth of Jammu & Kashmir are expressing heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his government for unveiling a transformative vision in the Budget 2025, announced on March 7, 2025. With a strong emphasis on startup funds, the ambitious Mission Yuva initiative, and various youth welfare programs, the […]
Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan meets LG Manoj Sinha to discuss financial literacy and industrial development
Jammu, April 05, 2025 – Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India , met with Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today in Jammu. The meeting focused on key issues related to financial literacy and industrial development in the region. During the discussion, Shri Chauhan emphasised the importance of […]