USB railway project has boosted Kashmir Valley’s connectivity, economic growth and trade
Mumbai, Oct 12: The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), featuring the world’s highest arch bridge over Chenab river, has strengthened all-weather connectivity to Kashmir...
Rupee jumps 82 paise to 94.96 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Oct 13: The rupee appreciated 82 paise to 94.96 against US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, supported by various RBI measures...
Director Agriculture Kashmir flags off farmers’ group for exposure visit
Srinagar, Oct 12: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today flagged off a group of 45 progressive farmers from different zones of Srinagar...
IICT offers Indigenous Design Software ‘DesignNweave’ for benefit of stakeholders
Srinagar, Oct 12: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening digital design capabilities in the handicraft and handloom sector, the Indian Institute of Carpet...
J&K’s new Industrial Policy nears finalisation
Srinagar, Oct 12: The government has authorised two senior functionaries to hold consultations with industrial stakeholders and examine the policies of other states, particularly...
Gold drops Rs 1,400 to Rs 1.53 lakh/10g as strong rupee dampens sentiment
New Delhi, Oct 12: Gold prices fell Rs 1,400 to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday as...
Asian shares mixed, oil prices fall about USD 1.50 as Trump says US will...
Bangkok, Oct 12: Asian shares were mixed and oil prices fell about USD 1.50 a barrel Monday as US President Donald Trump's plan...
'J&K needs Rs 1.44 lakh Cr investment over 5 years'
Srinagar, Oct 11: Jammu and Kashmir would need an estimated Rs 1,43,849 crore investment over five years to promote sustainable economic growth, regenerate natural...
Saheb International offers up to 25% off on HIRA products
Srinagar, Oct 11: Saheb International has announced its Summer Clearance Sale, offering discounts of up to 25 per cent on home décor and...
Waheed Para flags environmental risks in J&K’s 'Ease of Doing Business' bill
Srinagar, Oct 11: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Para has criticised the Jammu and Kashmir government’s new 'Ease of Doing Business' bill,...
'This is not development’: Mehbooba flags food security risks in ease of doing business...
Srinagar, Oct 11: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has raised concerns over the opening up of orchards and agricultural land in...
Mahindra Himalayan Motors launches Thar OG
Srinagar, Oct 10: Mahindra Himalayan Motors on Saturday launched the Mahindra Thar OG at its showroom on Tengpora Bypass, near New City Hospital, Srinagar,...
FADA J&K seeks Ease of Doing Business reforms, ‘One UT, One Trade Certificate’
Srinagar, Oct 10: A delegation of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), Jammu and Kashmir, led by its chairperson Sanjay Aggarwal, met Transport...
Ashiq Hussain Kar elected president of Beopar Mandal Iqbal Market Sopore
Sopore, Oct 10: Ashiq Hussain Kar has been elected president of Beopar Mandal Iqbal Market, Sopore, defeating his rival candidate, Mehraj Ud Din Masoodi,...
SKUAST-K, IMI to host 13th Sustainable Mountain Development Summit from October 12
Srinagar, Oct 10: The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) and the Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI) will jointly host the...
From job seekers to job creators: JKEDI concludes 2 entrepreneurship training batches
Pulwama, Oct 10: The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Pulwama, today successfully concluded two batches of the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme...
Encash Mahindra unveils Thar OG at Athwajan showroom
Srinagar, Oct 10: Encash Automotive Pvt. Ltd., an authorised dealership of Mahindra & Mahindra, unveiled the Thar OG at its Athwajan showroom in Srinagar...
When in power, no reforms; after retirement, objections: KEEMA on GCC’s statement
Srinagar, Oct 10: The Kashmir Electric Equipment Manufacturers Association (KEEMA) has expressed deep dismay over the objections raised by a group of retired...
J&K currently counting periods of calm in blocks of years, ready to have GCCs:...
Jammu, Oct 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday, while projecting the J&K as an attractive and safer destination for investments and GCCs, asserted...
J&K’s forgotten fortune: Rs 815 Cr in unclaimed bank deposits
Srinagar, Oct 9: Unclaimed deposits held by banks operating in Jammu and Kashmir have crossed Rs 810 crore, with Jammu and Kashmir Bank accounting...
India Post opens 2nd N-Gen Post Office in J&K Circle at Kashmir University
Srinagar, Oct 9: India Post has inaugurated its first N-Gen-themed post office in Kashmir at the University of Kashmir campus, making it the...
SKUAST-K distributes improved poultry chicks among 40 tribal farmers
Ganderbal, Oct 9: The All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Poultry at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K)...
J&K poultry production falls to 15%, 5.5 lakh livelihoods at risk: Farmers
Srinagar, Oct 9: Jammu and Kashmir’s poultry industry is facing a severe crisis, with local production reportedly declining from more than 85 percent of...
Binomo: How Digital Platforms Are Redefining the Trading Experience
The digital transformation of financial services has changed more than the way people access markets. It has also raised expectations around education, usability,...
Chief Secretary reviews operational readiness of National Waterways in J&K
Srinagar, Oct 8: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the status of readiness for development and operationalisation of National Waterways across Jammu & Kashmir,...
CA students visit JKMPCL dairy plant in Srinagar for hands-on industry exposure
Srinagar, Oct 8: The Jammu & Kashmir Branch of the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)...
J&K Govt amends financial delegation
Srinagar, Oct 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday amended its Delegation of Financial Powers, adding the Secretary (Technical), Jal Shakti Department (JSD),...
J&K Bank honours JKPICCA president, backs focus on agri-infrastructure
Srinagar, Oct 8: Jammu & Kashmir Bank felicitated Jammu & Kashmir Fruits & Vegetables Processing & Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) President Bashir Ahmad...
Shahnawaz Qadir, Feroz Ahmad Mir develop JKCSR app for easy access to service regulations
Srinagar, Oct 8: In a move aimed at making government rules and regulations more accessible, Shahnawaz Qadir, Assistant Accounts Officer, Codes Division, and Feroz...
KTMF welcomes Ease of Doing Business framework, urges effective implementation
Srinagar, Oct 8: A delegation of the Kashmir Traders & Manufacturers Federation (KTMF), led by its President Mohammad Yaseen Khan, called on Chief Minister...
GST Reforms: CAIT Kashmir hails proposed relief for traders, small businesses
Srinagar, Oct 8: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Kashmir Chapter, has welcomed the key proposals emerging from the 57th GST Council meeting,...
Islamia College hosts Gen Z conversation on Srinagar’s World Craft City status
Srinagar, Oct 8: The Design and Innovation Cell (DIC) of Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar, in collaboration with EdRAAK, organised a creative...
Gold rebounds Rs 3,600 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10g ahead of festive season
New Delhi, Oct 8: Gold prices jumped Rs 3,600 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday, rebounding...
46,133 homes get rooftop solar in J&K; 55.24% of PM Surya Ghar target achieved
Srinagar, Oct 7: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the progress on implementation of the solarisation programme in J&K, taking detailed stock of rooftop...
J&K Govt puts financial sanctions, fund reallocation on digital track
Srinagar, Oct 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has moved to digitise the processing of administrative and financial sanctions as well as budget re-appropriation...
SKUAST-K pushes scientifically validated natural farming in J&K
Srinagar, Oct 7: The Directorate of Extension Education, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), in collaboration with the Bharatiya Kisan...
Stock markets decline in early trade as RBI signals more tightening
Mumbai, Oct 08: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Thursday as growing prospect of tighter domestic and global...
PEMA delegation meets LG Sinha, seeks greater support for artisans
Srinagar, Oct 7: A delegation of the PEMA Foundation today met Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, and briefed him on...
FADA J&K welcomes 3-month facilitation for trade certificate formalities
Srinagar, Oct 7: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) J&K has welcomed the Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department’s decision to provide a one-time,...
Tanishq brings diamond expertise centre to Jammu
Jammu, Oct 7: Tanishq, the jewellery brand from the Tata Group, has brought its Diamond Expertise Centre (DXC) to Jammu, offering customers a...
New Industrial Policy at final stage, will address ‘discrimination’ in NCSS: Dy CM
Srinagar, Oct 6: J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday said the government’s new Industrial Policy is at the final stage and will...
Airtel offers free international roaming with all postpaid plans
Srinagar, October 07: Bharti Airtel (Airtel), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today announced the launch of new postpaid plans, with even...
Foundation stone for Cafe, Guest House laid at Govt Silk Factory Rajbagh
Srinagar, Oct 6: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today laid the foundation stone for construction of Café House and renovation of existing Guesthouse...
Auto retail accelerates in J&K, sales rise 47% in September
Srinagar, Oct 6: Automobile retail in Jammu and Kashmir recorded a strong year-on-year growth of 47.06 percent in September 2026, with total retail sales...
RBI hikes repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 pc; changes stance to...
Mumbai, Oct 07: After nearly three-and-half years, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday raised key benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points...
Rupee falls 10 paise to 96.45 against US dollar ahead of RBI monetary policy...
Mumbai, Oct 07: The rupee depreciated 10 paise to 96.45 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday ahead of the Reserve...
Chief Justice calls for technological sovereignty, justice for farmers
Srinagar, Oct 6: Addressing a special session of the 60th Diamond Jubilee Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) at Sher-e-Kashmir...
Director Sericulture takes stock of development needs in Uri border villages
Baramulla, Oct 6: Director Sericulture J&K and Visiting Officer for Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II), Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, undertook a two-day field visit to the...
CSIR-IIIM holds flora conservation outreach at Verinag
Srinagar, Oct 6: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Branch Laboratory Srinagar, organised a one-day outreach programme on the conservation of critically...
Ferozson Exports honoured with ‘Navshristi 2026 – Excellence Award’
Bhadohi, Oct 6: Ferozson Exports Pvt. Ltd., led by Director Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, has been honoured with the “Navshristi 2026 – Excellence Award for...
