Chenab and Anji Khad bridges strengthen all-weather rail connectivity to Kashmir
Reasi, October 12,2026-The Chenab Rail Bridge and the Anji Khad Bridge are strengthening all-weather rail connectivity to Kashmir, providing uninterrupted integration of the Valley with the rest of the country. Located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, the two bridges stand as engineering landmarks on the 272-km Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), one of […]
EconFest 2026 begins at University of Kashmir, brings together students, scholars and industry experts
Kashmir, October 9,2026-The Department of Economics, University of Kashmir, has launched the second edition of EconFest-2026, a week-long academic festival that brings together students, researchers, scholars, alumni and industry experts. The fest will focus on research, career guidance, academic exchange and industry-academia interaction, creating wider opportunities for students. The festival marks the return of an […]
LG Manoj Sinha says rail link is powering Jammu and Kashmir’s rise as he meets Mumbai media delegation
Srinagar, October 9,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with a delegation of media representatives from Mumbai at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. He spoke about the pace of infrastructure modernisation across the Union Territory and the economic and strategic importance of improved connectivity. A Historic Milestone During the interaction, the Lieutenant Governor said infrastructure across Jammu and […]
Kashmir set to bloom in autumn as SKUAST-K student propagates 19 Chrysanthemum varieties
Kashmir, October 6,2026-A student of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Jaan Arbina Rouf, has developed and propagated 19 varieties of chrysanthemum, adding new colour to the Valley beyond its famous tulip season. She has planted around 1.5 lakh planting materials, with an estimated return of ₹11 lakh in just […]
Tourists Praise Kashmir’s Scenic Beauty, Pleasant Weather and Hospitality
Kashmir continues to attract visitors with its scenic landscapes, pleasant weather and welcoming atmosphere. Tourists visiting the region shared positive experiences, highlighting the beauty of the mountains, roads and destinations they explored during their journey. Visitors said the mountain views along the roads were particularly impressive, with the changing landscapes offering memorable sights throughout the […]
Cold storage gives Kashmir’s apple growers a lifeline against post-harvest losses and distress sales
Kashmir, October 2,2026-Around 120 cold storage facilities are now operational across Jammu & Kashmir, offering apple growers a vital means of preserving their produce, curbing post-harvest losses and avoiding distress sales. With the harvest season well under way, farmers are increasingly turning to these facilities to hold back quality fruit and wait for more favourable […]
Tourists Praise Kashmir’s Beauty, Warm Hospitality and Peaceful Experience
Kashmir continues to attract visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, pleasant surroundings and warm hospitality. A group of tourists recently visited the Valley on a four-day tour, sharing their positive experiences and encouraging others to explore the region. One of the visitors said that although many members of their group have professional connections with Kashmir, they […]
Wular Lake set for tourism makeover as Bandipora residents welcome government push
Bandipora, September 27,2026-For decades, Wular Lake has sat quietly in the shadow of Kashmir’s more celebrated water bodies, its vast waters admired by locals but rarely explored by the tourists who flock to Srinagar’s Dal Lake each year. That may be about to change. News of sanctioned government funding for viewpoints, a Water Sports Centre, […]
Cement moves by rail from Kathua to Anantnag in first for Jammu Division
Jammu, September 15,2026- In a landmark moment for freight operations in Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu division of Northern Railway has for the first time moved a cement consignment by rail entirely within its own network, from Kathua to Anantnag. The milestone follows Jammu Division’s placement of its first-ever cement loading indent, connecting Shaheed Captain Sunil […]
NH-44: The lifeline connecting Kashmir with the rest of India
Srinagar, September 1,2026- National Highway 44 (NH-44) continues to serve as the lifeline connecting Kashmir with the rest of India, with improvements to the highway network increasingly being viewed as a catalyst for economic transformation across the Valley, embodying what many describe as the spirit of “Naya Kashmir, Badalta Kashmir” — a new and changing Kashmir. […]