J&K government forms committee to address regularisation of temporary workers
Jammu I March 12, 2025 – In a significant move to address the long-standing issues faced by temporary workers in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the creation of a high-level committee tasked with developing a framework for the regularisation of daily wagers, casual labourers, and other temporary employees. The announcement was made […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tawi Riverfront project near completion with rapid progress
Jammu, March 12, 2025- The ambitious Tawi Riverfront project in Jammu is advancing at a brisk pace, with officials reporting significant strides toward its completion. Initiated to transform the banks of the Tawi River into a vibrant tourism and recreational hub, the project’s first phase is now slated for completion by April 2025, according to […]
J&K CS Atal Dulloo directs removal of outdated regulations to boost economic growth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for businesses, Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has directed officials to identify and eliminate outdated regulations that hinder the region’s growth.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 […]