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 […]
Gaurav Gupta meets LG Manoj Sinha pushes for J&K industrial and tourism boost
Jammu I March 16, 2025- BJP Spokesperson for Jammu and Kashmir, Gaurav Gupta, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday, March 15, 2025, to discuss pressing issues related to industrial development and the promotion of religious tourism in the Union Territory. The meeting, held at the Raj Bhavan in Jammu, saw Gupta submitting a […]
India reaffirms Jammu and Kashmir as integral part at UN, slams Pakistan’s ‘fanatical mindset’
Kashmir, March 16, 2025 – India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, delivered a sharp rebuke to Pakistan on Saturday, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir remains an inalienable part of India and condemning Islamabad’s persistent references to the territory as baseless and unjustified. The statement came during a session at the UN headquarters […]
108 ambulance service braves heavy snowfall to rescue pregnant woman in Kulgam
Kulgam I March 15, 2025 – Amid relentless snowfall that has blanketed parts of Jammu and Kashmir, the 108 Ambulance Service in Kulgam demonstrated remarkable dedication by rescuing a 21-year-old pregnant woman from the remote village of Raiwatan Wathoo in Aharbal. The timely intervention ensured she received critical medical care at the Sub-District Hospital in […]
SMC initiates dewatering Operations amid heavy rainfall in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 15, 2025 – As heavy rainfall lashed Srinagar City on Saturday, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) swiftly mobilized its workforce and machinery to combat waterlogging across various neighborhoods. The intense downpour, which began early in the day, prompted immediate action from SMC teams, who were deployed to “ground zero” for dewatering operations to […]
Srinagar court issues summon in controversial Gulmarg fashion show
SRINAGAR I March 14, 2025– Srinagar court has issued summons to fashion designers Shivan Bhatiya and Narresh Kukreja, along with other organisers of a controversial fashion show held in Gulmarg, following allegations of obscenity and disrespect to religious sentiments during the holy month of Ramadan. The legal action, initiated just days ago, marks a significant […]