Free bus rides: A special gift for women on International Women’s Day
Jammu | March 08, 2025 In a heartwarming gesture to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, women across Jammu & Kashmir and various Indian cities are being offered free bus rides today, March 08, as a tribute to their contributions and resilience. This initiative, embraced by multiple state transport authorities, underscores a growing tradition of honouring […]
Lakhpati Didi scheme to empower 40,000 women in J&K, says Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir | March 08, 2025 On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has spotlighted the transformative potential of the Lakhpati Didi Scheme, announcing that the government will extend assistance to 40,000 women across the Union Territory. This ambitious initiative aims to uplift rural women, enhancing […]
Sheetal Devi: J&K’s armless archer shines bright on International Women’s Day
Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir | March 08, 2025 In the rugged hills of Kishtwar, where the wind whispers through pine and the Chenab River carves its ancient path, a star burns brighter than most. Sheetal Devi, an 18-year-old daughter of Jammu & Kashmir, has strung her bow with threads of courage and loosed arrows of […]
PHC Keran hospital building nears completion, signals healthcare boost
Keran, Jammu & Kashmir | March 08, 2025 The construction of the hospital building for the Primary Health Centre Keran is nearing completion, promising enhanced healthcare access for this remote corner of Jammu & Kashmir. Announced on International Women’s Day, this milestone reflects the ongoing transformation in the region’s medical infrastructure, resonating with the spirit […]
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 […]
Udhampur DC appeals to residents to register for PMAY housing scheme
Udhampur, J&K | March 07, 2025 Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai has announced that surveys are currently underway for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative aims to provide affordable housing to eligible beneficiaries in both rural and urban areas of the district. Call for […]
Snow clearance operations advance on Srinagar-Leh highway
Srinagar I March 07, 2025 The Border Roads organisation is working tirelessly to clear snow from the Srinagar-Leh Highway, with a particular focus on the treacherous Zojila Pass. Situated at an elevation of 3,528 meters, this high-altitude stretch is notorious for heavy snowfall that often renders the 434-km highway impassable during winter months. The ongoing […]
J&K film policy aims to make region a top movie shoot destination
Srinagar I March 07, 2025 Jammu and Kashmir is set to reclaim its cinematic glory with the J&K Film Policy 2024, a transformative initiative to establish the region as a premier destination for movie shoots. Alongside this, massive investments in adventure, heritage, and rural tourism are projected to elevate tourism’s contribution to 15% of the […]
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 […]
Jammu and Kashmir boosts healthcare: 11,000 NHM staff hired, 36,000 regular posts filled in five years
Jammu I March 07, 2025 In a significant push to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, Jammu and Kashmir has reportedly hired around 11,000 doctors and paramedics under the National Health Mission (NHM) over the past five years, while also filling 36,000 regular healthcare positions. According to information circulating on social media platforms, the recruitment under NHM includes […]