BSNL and Sterlite technologies sign ₹2,631 crore deal for BharatNet project in J&K and Ladakh
SRINAGAR, June 12, 2025 — Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) signed a ₹2,631.14 crore agreement on June 11, 2025, to implement the Amended BharatNet Project in the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Telecom Circles. Funded by the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the initiative aims […]
JK Cement enters Kashmir with 60% stake acquisition in Saifco cements
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – JK Cement Ltd., a leading Indian cement manufacturer, has formalized a joint venture with Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd., acquiring a 60% stake for ₹149.81 crore, marking its entry as the first major cement producer to establish operations in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. The strategic acquisition, completed on June 6, 2025, […]
J&K Bank triumphs at IBA CISO Summit 2025 with four Prestigious cybersecurity awards
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir Bank has emerged as a leader in cyber security, securing all four major awards in the Private Sector category at the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) CISO Summit & Citations 2025 in Mumbai. The summit, themed “Elevating Cyber Resilience: Protect, Adapt, and Thrive,” recognised the bank’s robust measures […]
J&K Bank surpasses ₹2.5 Lakh crore in business, serves over 2 crore accounts
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir Bank has achieved a historic milestone, crossing a total business portfolio of ₹2,52,768 crore in FY 2024–25, marking a robust 10% year-on-year growth, while serving more than 2 crore accounts. The bank’s stellar performance was reviewed by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo during a high-level meeting on June […]
Vande Bharat Express boosts tourism and trade in Jammu & Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah hailed the newly launched Vande Bharat Express from Nowgam Railway Station in Srinagar to Katra as a transformative step for Jammu & Kashmir’s tourism and trade. Speaking to reporters during his journey on the high-speed train on Tuesday, Abdullah described it as “a huge blessing” […]
Jammu & Kashmir rises with inclusive governance under Hon’ble LG Manoj Sinha’s leadership
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Jammu & Kashmir is bridging decades of disparity through a steadfast commitment to people-centric governance. With a mission rooted in inclusion, LG Sinha’s administration is delivering dignity, opportunity, and growth to every doorstep, fostering a united, empowered, and hopeful Union […]
Jammu & Kashmir thrives under Hon’ble LG Manoj Sinha’s leadership, embracing peace and progress
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – Guided by the resolute leadership of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing an era of unprecedented peace, brotherhood, and development. The region, once marred by turmoil, is now a beacon of unity and growth, with each step forward symbolizing a triumph of hope over fear and […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates advanced CCTV system at Vaishno Devi Shrine
Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, June 9, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated a CCTV Surveillance System with Integrated Command and Control Centre at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, enhancing the safety and security of pilgrims. The ₹20-crore facility uses advanced technology for real-time monitoring, crowd management, and emergency response, ensuring a […]
Mantalai International Yoga Centre: A revived Wellness hub in Udhampur
Udhampur, May 23, 2025- Nestled in the scenic heart of Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, the Mantalai International Yoga Centre has been revitalised as a world-class hub for holistic wellness, breathing new life into the legacy of Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari. Abandoned for nearly three decades under the Congress-led government, the centre has been transformed under Prime […]
Children in Jammu & Kashmir return to school amid hopeful normalcy post-Operation Sindoor
Srinagar/Jammu, May 19, 2025 – Thousands of children in Jammu and Kashmir returned to school today, stepping back into classrooms after a week of closures caused by cross-border tensions sparked by Operation Sindoor. The reopening of schools in districts like Srinagar, Jammu, and parts of Poonch signals a tentative return to normalcy, though areas near […]