J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announces plan for 24×7 power supply in J&K
Jammu, March 18, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today announced a comprehensive and well-coordinated plan aimed at modernizing the transmission and distribution systems across Jammu and Kashmir to ensure a reliable 24×7 power supply for all consumers in the Union Territory. The announcement, made during a session of the Legislative Assembly, underscores the government’s […]
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, […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha highlights J&K’s MSME growth at ICC conclave 2025
Jammu I March 17, 2025- Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined MSME entrepreneurs, bankers, and experts at the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s MSME Conclave 2025, emphasising the critical role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in shaping Jammu and Kashmir’s economy. Speaking at the event, LG Manoj Sinha underscored how MSMEs are driving […]
Social media influencer Orry and others booked for alcohol consumption in Katra
Katra I March 17, 2025- Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, along with seven others, has been booked by the Jammu and Kashmir Police for allegedly consuming alcohol at a hotel in Katra, the base camp for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The incident, which violates strict local prohibitions, has sparked outrage […]
Encounter in Handwara: One terrorist killed, policeman injured in ongoing operation
Handwara I March 17, 2025- A terrorist was killed and a policeman injured during an encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Krumhoora-Zachaldara area of Handwara, located in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kashmir Valley, on Monday. The operation, which remains underway, began when security forces launched a cordon and search effort […]
Sonamarg sees surge in tourist arrivals in 2025, boosted by infrastructure upgrades
Sonamarg, March 17, 2025– The picturesque hill station of Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district has witnessed a remarkable increase in tourist arrivals during the first two months of 2025, with over 1.33 lakh visitors flocking to the region. This surge, reported by local authorities, underscores the growing appeal of Sonamarg as a premier […]
External investors secure land in J&K for business ventures
Jammu I March 17, 2025 – In a significant boost to industrial development in Jammu and Kashmir , over 200 investors from outside the Union Territory have been allotted land to establish business units. The allotments, primarily in industrial hubs like Kathua and Samba, are part of a strategic push under the Industrial Policy 2016-26 […]
Director IIIM launches seven-day advanced entrepreneurship skill development program in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 15, 2025- The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) Jammu, in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), launched a seven-day Advanced Entrepreneurship Skill Development Program (A-ESDP) today at its Srinagar Branch Laboratory. The initiative, co-sponsored by CSIR’s Integrated Skill Initiative, aims to empower […]
Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary reviews key development projects in Nowshera
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary conducted an extensive tour of developmental sites in Nowshera today, assessing the progress of ongoing projects aimed at improving infrastructure and public services in his home constituency within Rajouri district. The visit underscores the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s commitment to accelerating regional development under his leadership. During the inspection, Choudhary […]
365 medical officers deployed to strengthen J&K’s rural healthcare
Srinagar I March 16, 2025-In a significant move to bolster healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, announced that 365 medical officers have been recently appointed and deployed to remote and underserved areas of the Union Territory. The initiative, aimed at addressing doctor shortages and enhancing medical facilities […]