Helicopter service expands in J&K with new routes , helipads
Jammu I March 13, 2025 – The Subsidised Helicopter Service Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir is set to enhance regional connectivity with the expansion of services, including the recently approved Jammu-Mendhar-Jammu route and additional routes in the pipeline. This development, aimed at improving access to remote and challenging terrains, has been complemented by the operationalisation […]
J&K government has unveiled Rs 63.53 crore initiative to ease traffic congestion at Sopore
Srinagar, March 10, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government has unveiled a Rs 63.53 crore initiative aimed at alleviating the persistent traffic congestion in Sopore town, a bustling hub in north Kashmir known for housing Asia’s largest fruit mandi. The announcement, made on Monday, underscores the administration’s efforts to address long-standing traffic woes that […]
J&K government allocates land for industrial estates in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, March 13, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government has earmarked 625 acres of land for the development of industrial estates across various districts in the Kashmir division, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary announced in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. In a parallel move, a proposal for approximately 1,207 acres has been submitted to […]
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 […]
Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviews J&K security approves , Katra – Srinagar train service
March 10, 2025 I Jammu – Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a high-level meeting in Jammu to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, with a particular focus on the Jammu region. The meeting, held at the Jammu Convention Centre and lasting nearly three hours, addressed key issues including preparations for the Shri […]
Farooq Abdullah expresses optimism over J&K budget
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has expressed optimism regarding the recently presented Jammu and Kashmir budget, highlighting its potential to provide much-needed relief to the people and foster regional progress. A Budget for Relief and Development Speaking to the media in Jammu on Friday, he shared his hopeful outlook, stating, “We hope the budget brings […]
Jammu and Kashmir attracts Rs 1.63 lakh crore in industrial proposals, aims to create 5.9 lakh jobs
Srinagar I March 07, 2025 Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a promising hub for industrial growth, receiving an impressive 8,306 new business proposals worth Rs 1.63 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25. According to official documents, these investments are projected to generate employment opportunities for approximately 5.9 lakh people, marking a significant step […]
Jammu and Kashmir witnesses Rs 9,606 crore investment and 1,984 industrial units in five years
Srinagar I March 07, 2025 Jammu and Kashmir has experienced significant industrial growth over the past five years, with an investment of Rs 9,606 crore and the establishment of 1,984 industrial units, according to official reports. This surge reflects the region’s evolving economic landscape and its appeal to investors since 2019. A Boom in Industrial […]
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 […]
Northern railway’s USBRL project wins prestigious build India infra award 2025
March 02, 2025- Northern Railway’s Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) has clinched the coveted Build India Infra Award 2025 in the “Impact” category, recognising its monumental contribution to connectivity and economic growth in Kashmir. The 272-km railway line, a marvel of modern engineering, was honored for bridging the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India through […]