High-density orchards transform Kashmir agriculture, empower small farmers
Kashmir,January 16, 2026- Qul’s high-density orchard initiative is revolutionising Kashmir’s agriculture, offering small farmers faster incomes, improved productivity, and long-term financial stability. By adopting modern horticultural practices, the project is enhancing yield per acre and enabling farmers to earn better returns on their produce. Officials highlighted that high-density orchards not only boost economic resilience but […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha bats for strong storage & logistics backbone
Jammu, November 20, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated and addressed the Jammu Trade & Logistics Conclave-2025, highlighting Jammu’s rapid transformation into a strategic trade and logistics hub connecting Ladakh, Kashmir Valley and the rest of India. Speaking at the event, the Lt Governor underlined that unprecedented improvement in road and rail connectivity over […]
Kashmir cherries go global: First export Lands in Saudi & UAE
Srinagar, June 16, 2025 – In a historic milestone for Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture industry, the first commercial consignment of premium cherries departed Srinagar on June 13, 2025, bound for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This pioneering export, orchestrated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority in collaboration with […]
All major Kashmir tourist destinations open, officials confirm amid enhanced security
SRINAGAR, April 29, 2025 – All major tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Dal Lake, and the Mughal Gardens, are fully operational and welcoming visitors, according to state officials. Despite the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, the Tourism Department has assured travelers that these iconic sites […]
242 Baramulla Panchayats declared TB Mukt under NTEP; DC Minga Sherpa honours health teams
SRINAGAR, April 29, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute has successfully concluded a 6-day Management Development Program at its Srinagar District Centre, advancing the goals of the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance scheme. Supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and the World Bank, this initiative strengthens the Micro, […]
JKEDI begins management development programs under RAMP in J&K districts
Jammu, April 26, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute has rolled out Management Development Programs under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance scheme at its district centres in Jammu, Rajouri, Srinagar, and Poonch. These week-long, 30-hour training initiatives, which began on April 15, 2025, aim to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises […]
India’s GDP doubles to USD 4.2 trillion in a decade, Says IMF
New Delhi, March 26, 2025 – According to the latest report from the International Monetary Fund , India’s Gross Domestic Product has doubled to USD 4.2 trillion in the past decade, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic growth. The IMF has praised India’s robust economic policies, infrastructure developments, and the resilience of its […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha stresses role of MSMEs in economic growth and public service delivery
Srinagar, March 26, 2025 – Shri Manoj Sinha, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, highlighted the pivotal role that Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises play in driving job creation, fostering competition, and ensuring efficient public service delivery. In a recent address, Sinha emphasised that MSMEs are the backbone of the region’s economy and […]