Kashmir’s new frontier: Homestays and adventure tourism
Srinagar, March 22, 2025 – A quiet revolution is reshaping the tourism landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, as the rise of homestays and adventure tourism signals a bold shift in how the region welcomes visitors. Under the banners of “Naya Kashmir” and “Badalta Kashmir,” this transformation is not just about numbers—over 2.36 crore tourists visited […]
From modest to massive: J&K milk production leaps 19.6% in one year with entrepreneurial push
Srinagar, March 22, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable 19.6% surge in milk production over the past year, transforming the region’s dairy sector from modest beginnings to a burgeoning industry. This impressive growth, driven by an entrepreneurial wave and strategic government support, is reshaping livelihoods and boosting the local economy. The surge, […]
J&K bank empowers 137 street vendors in Ramban with PM SVANidhi Yojana Loans
Ramban I March 21, 2025-In a significant step toward supporting small-scale entrepreneurs, J&K Bank has provided financial assistance to 137 street vendors in Ramban under the Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi Yojana . This initiative, aimed at uplifting the livelihoods of street vendors and small business owners, has enabled these individuals to sustain and grow their businesses […]
J&K government unveils rural tourism boost with new hubs and eco-friendly projects
Srinagar I March 18, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has rolled out a series of initiatives aimed at transforming rural and offbeat destinations into thriving tourism hubs. With a focus on sustainability, community empowerment, and economic growth, these plans are set to diversify the region’s booming tourism sector, […]
Indian Railways launches survey for new railway lines in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, March 13, 2025 – The Indian Railways has initiated surveys for multiple new railway lines in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to enhance connectivity across the region. The proposed projects include new lines connecting Jammu to Poonch, Baramulla to Uri, and Anantnag to Pahalgam, alongside plans to explore the doubling of the existing Banihal-Baramulla railway […]
Government to auction Centaur Hotel Srinagar, targets Rs 44 Crore annual revenue
Srinagar, March 12, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced plans to auction the iconic Centaur Hotel in Srinagar, aiming to generate an annual revenue of ₹44 crore. The move comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to revitalise the state’s tourism sector and boost its economic growth. The Centaur Hotel, located on […]
Indian railways to launch Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, enhancing connectivity to Kashmir
New Delhi I March 12, 2025 – Indian Railways is poised to transform travel to Kashmir with the introduction of a Delhi to Srinagar Vande Bharat train, a semi-high-speed service equipped with two rolling stock units. Announced exclusively today, this development aims to enhance capacity and efficiency on a route set to become a lifeline […]
A budget of hope : Empowering change in Jammu & kashmir
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir | March 12, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has unveiled the Jammu and Kashmir budget for 2025-26, branding it a “Budget of New Hope” aimed at empowering progress and inspiring transformative change across the Union Territory. Presented on March 7, 2025, in the Legislative Assembly, this marks the first budget […]
Rs 100 Cr to be invested to boost Inland Connectivity Over Chenab, Jhelum, and Ravi Rivers in J&K
Srinagar, March 11, 2025 – The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has announced a Rs 100 crore investment to enhance inland connectivity across the Chenab (NW-26), Jhelum (NW-49), and Ravi (NW-84) rivers in Jammu and Kashmir. This ambitious initiative, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the IWAI and the Government of Jammu […]
J&K budget 2025 allocates Rs.815 crore for HADP to boost growth
Srinagar, March 11, 2025 – Zubair Ahmed Sohil, a prominent voice in Jammu and Kashmir’s agricultural community, has lauded Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for earmarking ₹815 crore under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme in the 2025-26 Budget. This significant allocation, unveiled in the Union Territory’s first budget in seven years on March 7, promises to […]