Empowering Anganwadi workers and mothers
In a significant effort to enhance public health in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, Anganwadi workers and lactating mothers across various Anganwadi Centres are being sensitised about safe drinking water, proper sanitation, hygiene maintenance, and food safety. These awareness programs, conducted in collaboration with health and child development departments, aim to empower communities with practical […]
Jaish-e-Mohammad commander Saifullah among three terrorists killed in Kishtwar encounter
Kishtwar, April 12, 2025 – In a significant blow to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces eliminated three terrorists, including Jaish-e-Mohammad top commander Saifullah, during a three-day anti-terror operation in the Chhatru forest area of Kishtwar district. The operation, dubbed “Operation Chhatru,” was launched on April 9 based on specific intelligence inputs and has […]
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate historic Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service on April 19, 2025
Srinagar, April 12, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Katra-Srinagar-Budgam-Baramulla passenger train service on April 19, 2025, a landmark event linking Kashmir to India’s railway network via Jammu. The Vande Bharat Express, part of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link , will transform connectivity, cutting travel time from 6-7 hours by […]
Jammu and Kashmir grapples with over 32,000 vacant government posts amid rising unemployment
Jammu, April 11, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government is facing a significant challenge with 32,474 vacant posts across 38 departments, as highlighted by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in a recent Legislative Assembly session. The vacancies, which include 2,503 gazetted posts, 19,214 non-gazetted posts, and 10,757 Class-IV posts, have sparked concerns about unemployment and […]
Kashmir weather set to improve from April 12, says meteorological department
Srinagar, April 11, 2025 – The Meteorological Department in Srinagar has forecast an improvement in weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir starting April 12, following a spell of light rain, snow, and gusty winds. The wet weather, which has affected the region since April 9, is expected to subside, ushering in a dry and stable […]
Kashmir generates Rs 181 crore from minor mineral extraction over five years
Srinagar, April 11, 2025 – The Kashmir division has recorded a revenue of Rs 181.04 crore from minor mineral extraction over the past five years, showcasing a steady increase in regulated mining activities. The highest annual collection was reported in the financial year 2023–24, amounting to Rs 53.99 crore, reflecting enhanced oversight and streamlined processes […]
Syed Abid Rasheed Shah addresses IAPSMCON 2025 at SKICC, Srinagar
Srinagar, April 11, 2025 – Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Secretary of the Health and Medical Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir, delivered a significant address at the 52nd Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar. The event marked a key moment […]
Amit Shah reaffirms India’s claim on PoJK, urges Pakistan to address its internal issues
JAMMU, April 10, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reiterated India’s firm stance that Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, emphasising that the country’s legal and historical case is robust. Amit Shah urged Pakistan to focus on resolving its domestic challenges rather than interfering in India’s affairs. “PoJK belongs […]
J&K’s industrial leap forward
Jammu and Kashmir’s New Industrial Policy (2021-30) has catalyzed an economic surge, with Rs 10,219 crore invested, resulting in 1,729 industrial units and jobs for 62,457 people. The policy, aimed at fostering industrial growth and self-reliance, has drawn investment proposals worth Rs 1,69,512.29 crore under the J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy as of March 17, […]
Wireless operator in J&K police among two government employees sacked for terror links
Srinagar, April 11, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir administration has dismissed two government employees, including a wireless operator in the J&K Police, for their alleged involvement in terrorist activities, marking another step in its crackdown on anti-national elements within the system. The terminations, authorized by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha under Article 311 of the […]