J&K CS Atal Dulloo directs removal of outdated regulations to boost economic growth
Srinagar, March 11, 2025 – In a bid to bolster economic development and streamline operations for businesses, Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has directed officials to identify and eliminate outdated regulations that hinder the region’s growth. The announcement, made during a high-level administrative meeting on Monday, underscores the union territory’s efforts to enhance […]
J&K Government promises to ensure dignity and financial security for the most vulnerable
Srinagar I 11 March 2025- In a significant move to address poverty and social inequality, the Jammu and Kashmir government, under Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, unveiled a series of welfare measures in its 2025 budget aimed at uplifting the region’s most vulnerable populations. Targeting families enrolled in the Antyodaya Anna Yojana —a central scheme for […]
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 […]
Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary announced J&K government will regularise daily wagers
Jammu, March 11, 2025 – In a move set to bring relief to thousands of temporary workers, Jammu and Kashmir’s Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has declared that the government, under Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, will regularize the services of daily wagers across the Union Territory. The announcement, made on Tuesday during the ongoing 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 […]
Zubair Ahmad Lone wins Gold in Men’s Giant Slalom at Khelo India Winter Games 2025
Gulmarg, March 10, 2025- On the second day of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 held in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir’s Zubair Ahmad Lone clinched a gold medal in the men’s giant slalom snowboarding event, bringing pride to the host Union Territory. The thrilling competition, part of the rescheduled Gulmarg leg running from March 9 […]
365 Medical officers appointed to boost healthcare in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu, March 10, 2025- Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Monday that 365 doctors were appointed as medical officers in the Health and Family Welfare Department in November 2024, aimed at bolstering healthcare services at the grassroots level. Responding to a written query from MLA Shakti Parihar in the Assembly, the minister […]
Border area tourism revived : J&K CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, March 10, 2025 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stated that the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and international border has led to a revival of tourism activities in frontier areas. Replying to a supplementary question raised by Member Sajad Shafi regarding his Uri constituency, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Tourism […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha extends warm greetings on CISF Raising Day
On the occasion of the 56th Raising Day of the Central Industrial Security Force , Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, extended his heartfelt greetings to the force and their families. In a statement issued on Monday, he commended the CISF for their exemplary service, stating, “Warm greetings to all ranks of CISF […]
Fashion Show in Gulmarg sparks debate
Srinagar I March 10, 2025 – The snow-covered slopes of Gulmarg, a popular ski resort in Jammu and Kashmir, recently served as the backdrop for a high-profile fashion show aimed at highlighting the region’s scenic beauty and promoting tourism. The event, held on March 7, featured models showcasing a skiwear collection by designers Shivan & […]