CM Omar Abdullah meets travel, tourism and business stakeholders, reaffirms government’s commitment to sector growth
Srinagar, July 7,2026- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday held a series of meetings with representatives of the travel, tourism and business sectors at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening tourism, promoting business, and accelerating economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, a delegation comprising representatives of leading travel […]
Zojila Tunnel breakthrough marks new era of connectivity for Kashmir and Ladakh
Kargil, June 9,2026- The strategically important Zojila Tunnel, spanning 13.153 kilometres and set to become Asia’s longest bi-directional road tunnel, is scheduled to be inaugurated today, marking a transformative moment for connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh. Carved through the rugged Himalayas, the tunnel is designed to provide all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, […]
PM Modi flags off Amritsar-Katra Vande Bharat, elevating J&K’s pilgrimage and growth
New Delhi/Katra, August 10, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the Amritsar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in Jammu and Kashmir’s railway infrastructure and pilgrimage accessibility. The high-speed train, launched from Bengaluru’s KSR Railway Station alongside two other Vande Bharat routes, promises to enhance […]
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” […]
Atal Setu enhances connectivity and progress in J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab
Basohli, Jammu & Kashmir, April 18, 2025 – The Atal Setu, a 592-meter-long cable-stayed bridge over the Ravi River in Kathua district, continues to transform connectivity among Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab, driving tourism, trade, and regional unity. Inaugurated on December 24, 2015, by then-Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, this engineering marvel, named after […]
Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary inaugurates 2-Day PHDCCI workshop on IPR, trade & business promotion in Jammu
Jammu, March 28, 2025 – Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary inaugurated a two-day workshop on Intellectual Property Rights , Trade, and Business Promotion in Jammu, organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Office of Development Commissioner MSME, Union Ministry for MSME. The event, held on Friday, underscores the government’s […]
Vision 2026 & beyond: J&K LG Manoj Sinha sparks a call for India’s economic rise at EDGE 2025
The news article reports on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha’s attendance and keynote address at the Viksit Bharat Samvad ‘EDGE 2025’ event held in Kanpur on March 19, 2025. During his speech, the Lieutenant Governor outlined ambitious economic goals for India, urging civil society, youth, and industry stakeholders to work towards making India a $5 […]
Indian railways initiates five key Surveys in Jammu & Kashmir to Boost Connectivity
Srinagar I March 16, 2025 – The Indian Railways has embarked on an ambitious plan to expand its network in Jammu & Kashmir, undertaking five significant surveys aimed at enhancing rail connectivity in the region. These surveys include four new railway lines and the doubling of an existing critical section, as announced by Railways Minister […]