Kashmir fruit growers get relief as government deploys SRTC trucks for timely transport
Srinagar, 18 September,2025: In a major relief for fruit growers across the Kashmir Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has deployed State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) trucks to ensure the timely and hassle-free transportation of horticultural produce to bigger markets outside the Union Territory. The move is being seen as a significant step to support […]
J&K Government provides SRTC trucks to fruit growers to tackle freight hike
Srinagar, September 17, 2025: In a timely intervention to support the vital horticulture sector, the Jammu and Kashmir government has announced the provision of State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) trucks to fruit growers upon request, easing transportation challenges during the peak apple harvest season. Horticulture Minister Javaid Ahmad Dar emphasized the administration’s readiness to offer […]
Wed in Kashmir: A new era for destination weddings
Srinagar, September 10, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir is poised to become India’s capital for destination weddings, as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the Hindusthan-2025 Wedding Planners Expo at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. The event marked the official launch of the “Wed in Kashmir” initiative, aimed at transforming the valley’s breathtaking […]
J&K Bank’s Mission YUVA events in Baramulla, Rajouri empower youth entrepreneurs
Srinagar, September 8, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Bank organised impactful Login Day events at its Zonal Offices in Baramulla and Rajouri this week as part of the J&K Government’s flagship Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan) initiative, aimed at fostering youth entrepreneurship and self-employment. The events focused on empowering young entrepreneurs by distributing sanction letters […]
J&K government bans pen drives in offices to strengthen cyber security
Srinagar, August 25, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has enforced an immediate ban on USB and pen drives in all government offices to enhance cyber security and safeguard sensitive data. Issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) under Commissioner Secretary M Raju, the directive applies to the Civil Secretariat in Jammu and Srinagar, Deputy […]
Dal Lake, Srinagar hosts Khelo India Water Sports
The Khelo India Water Sports Festival has brought new energy and excitement to Jammu & Kashmir. For the very first time, such a grand water sports event has been organised on the beautiful Dal Lake in Srinagar, giving athletes and visitors a chance to witness not only thrilling competitions but also the rich cultural heritage […]
Srinagar: J&K government to discuss ULB, panchayat elections Post-Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, July 16, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Government is set to initiate discussions on holding the long-pending Urban Local Body (ULB) and Panchayat elections after the conclusion of the Amarnath Yatra on August 9, 2025, according to senior officials. The move aims to restore grassroots democracy in the Union Territory, where the terms of […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah meets Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, reviews LoC security situation
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, May 14, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a high-level meeting with Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command, to discuss the prevailing security situation and recent developments along the Line of Control (LoC) and other border areas. The meeting, held on May 13, […]
Tragedy in Uri: J&K CM Omar Abdullah consoles family of shelling victim
Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, May 14, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the grieving family of Nargis Begum, a 40-year-old woman tragically killed in a Pakistani artillery shelling near the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla district, on May 7, 2025. The visit, marked by heartfelt condolences, underscored the profound loss […]
J&K Government appoints 122 Junior Assistants to strengthen rural development dept
Jammu and Kashmir, May 14, 2025 – In a significant move to address the clerical staff shortage and enhance rural governance, the Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed 122 Junior Assistants in the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department (RDDPR). This recruitment drive is set to strengthen the public service delivery mechanism across rural areas […]