Revival of Handicrafts benefits all

The Jammu and Kashmir government’s ambitious plans to revive the ages old handicrafts Industry is paying rich dividends. Not only has the industry which had touched an all-time low, witnessed a revival but the people associated with the trade have felt a glimmer of hope as well. Kashmir’s handicraft industry has seen significant growth in […]
PM-KISAN: Empowering Farmers and Transforming Rural Economies

By: Dr. Pramod Meherda, Arindam Modak In the journey of inclusive growth and rural prosperity, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) stands tall as a pioneering initiative by the Government of India. Launched by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on 24th February 2019, it has profoundly impacted the lives of millions of small and marginal […]
Sawalkote Hydroelectric Power Project: A Silent Valley’s Dream Awakens
By: Er Navaid Runyal Nestled in the heart of the Chenab Valley, the district of Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir has long remained a land of immense potential but limited opportunity. But on 29 July 2025, a glimmer of hope finally broke through the clouds. The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) floated the first official […]
Minister reviews development scenario of Khan Sahib Constituency

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Friday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the developmental scenario of Khansahib Constituency of Budgam district. The meeting was attended by MLA Khan Sahib, Saif-u-din Bhat; Secretary School Education, Ram Niwas Sharma; Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed […]
Kashmir Mutton dealers call off strike
Punjab Govt appoints Nodal Officers to ease cattle trade Srinagar: The mutton dealers in Kashmir called off their strike on Friday after the Punjab Government appointed Nodal Officers across districts to address long-standing grievances of livestock traders, ensuring smoother cattle trade. According to the details Punjab Government, awarded a Rs: 92.56 crore contract to AL […]
CS reviews readiness for the launch of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign
SRINAGAR: In a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo to review the preparedness for the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2025’, scheduled from 2nd to 15th August as part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Culture; Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Administrative Secretaries; Senior Police […]
Law Department unveils ‘Citizen Centric Services’
Says initiative to boost legal access in J&K SRINAGAR: In a significant move to enhance the citizen services, the Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs Friday presented to the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo a new initiative on ‘Citizen Centric Services’. The presentation, led by Secretary Law, Achal Sethi, in presence of Secretary, IT, Dr […]
CS reviews public grievance redressal mechanism, implementation of PSGA
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired a meeting to assess the functioning and efficacy of the Department of Public Grievances (DoPG) in addressing the citizens’ issues through the ‘JK Samadhan’ and CPGRAMS portals. The meeting was attended by all the Administrative Secretaries and senior functionaries of the Department while Deputy Commissioners from across the […]
Individuals, delegations call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Anuj Vaid, Chairman, J&K Chapter of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) Friday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, an official spokesman said. He said that apublic delegation led by Reyaz Ahmad Bhat, Member District Development Council, Devsar-B, Kulgam also called on Lieutenant Governor and put forth various development issues of their […]
CUKasmir’s DCJ holds round table on ‘Women in Hindi Cinema’
Ganderbal: Department of Communication and Journalism (DCJ), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) conducted its second research round table discussion on “Women in Hindi Cinema: On and Off Screen,” a vibrant exploration of gendered narratives and creative labour in Indian cinema, on Thursday. Keynote speaker, Dr. Harmanpreet Kaur, Assistant Professor at the School of Media and […]