RBI launches multicurrency forex services on Bharat Connect
Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Rohit Jain on Monday announced the introduction of multicurrency capabilities for foreign exchange services on Bharat Connect...
Director Health Kashmir unveils brochure for 17th IDA J&K Dental Conference
Director Health Kashmir Dr Nighat Yasmeen, along with Deputy Director Dentistry Kashmir Dr Jahanzaib, on Monday unveiled the brochure for the 17th Annual...
IUST holds capacity-building workshop for MBA students
The Centre for Career Counselling and Placements (3CP@IUST), in collaboration with the Department of Management Studies, organised a capacity-building workshop for MBA first-semester...
Arise Hyundai opens new sales outlet in Kangan
Arise Hyundai, an authorised dealer of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), on Monday inaugurated its new sales outlet at Kangan in Ganderbal district,...
Cement moves by rail from Kathua to Anantnag in first for Jammu division
Jammu, Sep 14: In a first for Jammu railways division, cement has been loaded and transported from one station to another, marking a...
Gold slides Rs 500 as oil surge, strong US dollar weigh on bullion
New Delhi, Sep 14: Gold began the week on the back foot, falling Rs 500 to Rs 1,55,400 per 10 gram in the national...
Walnut harvest deaths revive debate over high-density plantations in Kashmir
Seven people have died after falling from towering walnut trees during the ongoing harvest season in Kashmir, renewing concerns over the safety of...
SKUAST-K Bio-Enzyme course concludes, students pitch waste-to-wealth ideas
A week-long certificate course on “Bio-Enzyme Entrepreneurship”, jointly organised by the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) and the...
SKUAST-K PhD Scholar Bushra Naaz brings National Recognition at NBEC-2026
In a landmark achievement for SKUAST-K, Bushra Naaz, PhD scholar under the mentorship of Dr Ajaz Ahmed Malik, Head, KVK, Ganderbal has been...
Psy-STEM workshop concludes in Bandipora
A six-day Psy-STEM workshop organised by Government College for Women (GCW), M.A. Road, Srinagar, in collaboration with NIT Srinagar under the Jammu and...
Starting small, growing strong: Abida builds livelihood through poultry
At a time when traditional household practices are gradually disappearing amid changing lifestyles, Abida Hameed of Shirpora in Pattan has revived an age-old...
J&K Bank bags top national honour for ‘Best CSR Overall Practices’
Reaffirming the growing reach and measurable impact of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, J&K Bank was honoured with the ‘Best Corporate Social...
New Pulsar 150 launched in Srinagar with major upgrades
The all-new Pulsar 150 was formally launched at Paris Bajaj in Srinagar at a special event attended by Kamran, ASM, Bajaj Auto, marking...
ATMs to issue RuPay cards, UPI QR codes for merchants
ATMs could soon evolve beyond cash withdrawals and deposits, with new technology unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 enabling instant issuance...
Director Sericulture unveils ‘Silk Kash’ quarterly journal
Director Sericulture J&K Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, unveiled the second issue of *Silk Kash*, the department’s Quarterly Journal 2026, aimed at strengthening information dissemination...
Sakeena Itoo lays foundation stone for Rs 1 Cr volleyball academy in Kulgam
Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Saturday, visited Nehama and laid the foundation stone for a volleyball...
J&K auto market accelerates: Retail sales rise 42.84% in August
Automobile retail sales in Jammu and Kashmir registered a strong 42.84 per cent year-on-year growth in August 2026, with all major vehicle segments...
J&K Bank secures ‘Best Bank Award’ for Digital Transformation
J&K Bank has won the Best Bank Award for Digital Transformation in Banking at the Navabharat BFSI Summit & Awards – 2026 in...
CS Dulloo reviews framework for UT-level Project Monitoring Group
Jammu & Kashmir is set to establish a dedicated Project Monitoring Group (JK-PMG) on the lines of the National Project Monitoring Group (PMG)...
KCCI seeks awareness, clarity on implementation of ToD electricity tariff
The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called for greater awareness and clarity among consumers regarding the implementation of the Time-of-Day...
16,900 students join HDFC ERGO Insurance Quiz Junior 2026
The 11th edition of the HDFC ERGO Insurance Quiz Junior has attracted over 16,900 students from nearly 4,850 schools across India, with more...
UPES hosts global conference on cybersecurity, digital forensics
UPES hosted the International Conference on Advancement in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (ICACSDF 2026), bringing together researchers, cybersecurity professionals, industry practitioners and...
Artisan’s IFFJK Show creates buzz, capture attention of tourists, locals
Riding high on the success of its acclaimed ‘Know Your Artisan’ series, the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, successfully organised its September edition...
PM-SETU to transform J&K’s ITIs into industry-ready skill hubs: CS Dulloo
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired the 1st UT Level Steering Committee Meeting to review and steer the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling...
Stock markets fall in early trade amid soaring crude oil prices, West Asia conflict
Mumbai, Sep 11: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday on soaring crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in...
Jamkash Vehicleades launches all-new Baleno
Jamkash Vehicleades (Kashmir) Pvt. Ltd., a Maruti Suzuki dealership, today launched the all-new Baleno 2026 at an event in Srinagar.
The launch ceremony was...
KCCI welcomes 2-year extension of LTC scheme for J&K
The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has welcomed the Central Government’s decision to extend by another two years the Leave Travel...
Nitu Gupta reviews implementation of Agriculture Department, allied institutions
Secretary in Agriculture Production Department (APD), Nitu Gupta, today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of various programmes being executed under...
Floating cinema draws huge crowds as IFFJK brings cinema to Dal Lake
Cinema has found an extraordinary setting in Kashmir, as the tranquil waters of world-famous Dal Lake have been transformed into a floating theatre...
Mission YUVA accelerates youth enterprise push across J&K
The Apex Committee of Mission YUVA (Youth Upliftment and Vibrant Advancement) met under Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, and reviewed the milestones achieved since...
DC Anantnag visits medicinal, aromatic plants germplasm bank at Verinag
Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Dr Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat on Wednesday visited the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Germplasm Bank established by the Agriculture Department under...
LMD intensifies enforcement drive across J&K
The Legal Metrology Department (LMD) has intensified enforcement and compliance activities across Jammu and Kashmir under the supervision of Controller Legal Metrology, J&K,...
Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down...
Washington, Sep 10: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won't...
Sanjay Aggarwal re-elected FADA J&K Chairperson
Sanjay Aggarwal has been unanimously re-elected as Chairperson of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), J&K, for the 2026-28 term at the...
Apple traders warn farmers against premature harvesting as market supply rises
Apple traders in south Kashmir have urged growers not to rush into harvesting their crop, warning that premature picking could increase arrivals in...
Stock markets tumble in early trade amid escalating tensions in West Asia, higher oil...
Mumbai, Sep 09: Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Wednesday as escalating tensions in West Asia pushed crude...
Dedicated railway freight corridor transforming journey of Kashmir apples
The picturesque valleys of J&K are globally renowned for producing some of the world’s finest apples, alongside delicate cherries and aromatic saffron.
However, getting...
SKUAST-K students win One Health Day Global Award in Lisbon
Students of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) have earned international recognition for their One Health initiative, receiving the...
KTA urges Govt to fast-track flood mitigation measures across Kashmir
Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) has urged the Jammu and Kashmir Government to ensure that a comprehensive, time-bound flood mitigation and preparedness plan is...
Film festival can boost tourism, local employment in J&K: PHDCCI Kashmir
A delegation from the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), Kashmir Chapter, attended the inaugural ceremony of the first International Film Festival...
UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank in a toughening...
London, Sep 8: The UK government said Tuesday that it's banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where it says “settler...
India faces higher oil import costs as crude prices surge on West Asia supply...
New Delhi, Sep 8: India faces the prospect of a higher oil import bill and renewed inflationary pressure after international crude prices surged...
J&K Bank contemplating special OTS for stressed borrowers: MD tells FCIK
In a major development for stressed businesses, J&K Bank Managing Director and CEO Amitava Chatterjee disclosed that the Bank is contemplating a lucrative...
Axis Bank inaugurates 61st branch in J&K at Lal Bazar
Axis Bank on Monday inaugurated its new branch at Lal Bazar in Srinagar, taking its total number of branches in Jammu and Kashmir...
Axis Bank inaugurates 61st branch in J&K at Lal Bazar
Axis Bank on Monday inaugurated its new branch at Lal Bazar in Srinagar, taking its total number of branches in Jammu and Kashmir...
Stock markets decline in early trade amid rising oil prices, West Asia crisis
Mumbai, Sep 08: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday as rising crude oil prices and the...
SKUAST-K, Bio-Enzyme Academy join hands to turn waste into wealth in J&K
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) has joined hands with the Bio-Enzyme Entrepreneurs Academy of India, Bengaluru, to promote...
Iran increases gasoline price for its heaviest consumers as economy struggles
Tehran, Sep 08: Iran early Tuesday introduced a higher price for its heaviest users of gasoline, state media reported, in the latest economic...
JKEDI conducts Junior Level Idea Challenge
JKEDI Srinagar in Collaboration with S.P. Higher Secondary School (SP HSS) Srinagar, Conducts Junior Level Idea Challenge.Under the J&K Startup Policy 2024-27, the...
J&K Govt, IIM Jammu, NIT Srinagar sign MoU to boost startup ecosystem under Mission...
NIT Srinagar, IIM Jammu’s YUVA Innovation Hub and Directorate of Employment (Department of Labour & Employment), Government of J&K through Mission YUVA have...
