J&K power sector surges as second highest revenue contributor with 67% growth
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The power sector in Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as the Union Territory’s second largest revenue generator, achieving a remarkable 67% revenue surge over the past four years, according to official records. Trailing only vehicle taxes, which grew by 96%, the sector’s robust performance highlights its pivotal role in fueling J&K’s […]
J&K launches 3 easy steps for a cleaner J&K campaign to promote sustainable practices
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has unveiled a new initiative, 3 Easy Steps for a Cleaner J&K, urging residents to adopt simple yet impactful habits to preserve the region’s pristine environment. The campaign focuses on three key actions: segregating waste, reducing littering, and refusing single-use plastics. Step one encourages households and […]
Vande Bharat Express successfully conducts trial run on Katra-Sangaldan section of USBRL
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: A trial run of the Vande Bharat Express was successfully conducted on the Katra-Sangaldan section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link in Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed. The high-speed train, stationed at Katra, underwent rigorous testing to ensure operational readiness on this critical stretch of the mega railway project. The Vande […]
Srinagar records second hottest april day in nearly eight decades at 30.4°C
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: Srinagar experienced its second highest maximum temperature ever recorded in April, reaching 30.4°C on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, according to the Meteorological Department . This temperature, 10.2°C above the seasonal average, marked the hottest April day in the city in nearly eight decades, with the all-time record of 31.1°C set on […]
J&K Raj Bhavan hosts Himachal Diwas celebrations, led by J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, April 15, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Raj Bhavan hosted vibrant celebrations marking Himachal Diwas, a tribute to the rich legacy of Himachal Pradesh, fondly known as Devbhoomi. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led the event, extending heartfelt greetings to the people of Himachal and lauding the state’s natural splendor, spiritual depth, and cultural […]
USBRL project spurs employment surge in Jammu & Kashmir ahead of PM Modi’s inauguration
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, a landmark infrastructure initiative in Jammu and Kashmir, is generating significant employment opportunities as it nears completion. With final preparations underway for its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 19, 2025, the project is hailed as a catalyst for economic growth in the region. Chief Public Relations […]
Indian Army’s medic on foot initiative brings healthcare to remote Gurez valley
The Indian Army’s Medic on Foot initiative reached Izmarg and Kanzalwan villages in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gurez Valley on April 15, 2025, delivering essential healthcare to remote communities. Medical teams trekked through the rugged, high-altitude terrain of Bandipora district, near the Line of Control, to conduct health checkups, including blood pressure and oxygen saturation monitoring. […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Superior Polymers’ manufacturing unit in Kathua, boosting Aatmanirbhar J&K
Kathua, April 15, 2025 – In a significant stride toward industrial development, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha virtually inaugurated the manufacturing unit of Superior Polymers India Pvt Ltd in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. The greenfield project marks a milestone in strengthening the Union Territory’s manufacturing ecosystem, aligning with the mission of Aatmanirbhar J&K (self-reliant Jammu and […]
J&K seeks Rs 5,500 crore world bank funding to transform nine tourism destinations
Srinagar, April 15, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced an ambitious plan to secure Rs 5,500 crore in funding from the World Bank to develop nine new tourism destinations across the Union Territory. This initiative aims to bolster J&K’s tourism sector, a cornerstone of its economy, by enhancing infrastructure, promoting […]
Manufacturing growth in J&K boosts Aatmanirbhar vision: J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Kathua, April 14, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced a significant step toward making Jammu and Kashmir a self-reliant Union Territory, highlighting the region’s expanding manufacturing ecosystem. The statement came during the inauguration of a new manufacturing unit by Superior Polymers India Pvt Ltd in Kathua, marking a milestone in the UT’s industrial development. […]