JK deserves statehood without delay: CM Omar
Attends National Tribal Festival at Gurez Gurez: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir should be granted statehood as soon as possible, as it is the right of the people, who have been waiting for its restoration. During an address at the National Tribal Festival in Gurez, the Chie Minister said […]
Kashmir tourism struggles to rise after Pahalgam attack
All eyes on Diwali holidays in September now By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The meadows of Kashmir are as serene as ever, the Lidder River flows with its timeless grace, and the hills are alive with nature’s quiet music. Yet, the usual hum of tourists — once a lifeline of the valley — has faded […]
CS reviews progress on Mission YUVA to boost entrepreneurship
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday had a comprehensive review of youth empowerment program, Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan), initiated in J&K with the vision of establishing the region as a thriving hub for enterprises and holistic employment. Those who attended the meeting were ACS Higher Education; ACS Planning; Principal Secretary, Finance; Secretary L&E; […]
Mission that needs rejuvenation
Kashmir has the distinction of producing some unique crops which have not only earned a name for the Valley but for the produce as well. One such cash crop that stands out boldly is the Saffron, which has been one of the most talked about crop raised in the Kashmir Karewas. However, Saffron production in […]
Agricultural Revolution in India Continues with Greater Vigor
By: Shivraj Singh Chauhan Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuous reforms and farmer-centric initiatives have led to steady growth in the agriculture sector and the country has achieved record production of paddy, wheat, maize, groundnut and soybean. As per the third Advance Estimates for the production of major agricultural crops for […]
Reinterpreting Religion through the Tale of an Elephant ‘Madhuri’
By: Swami Devendra Brahmachari The story of Madhuri, a temple elephant who served the Nandani Jain Monastery for 35 years, has become a symbolic narrative about faith, tradition, and the intersection of law, politics, and religion. Recently, following a petition by PETA, Madhuri was relocated to the Jamnagar Wildlife Rescue Centre. This move sparked widespread […]
Food Safety dept continues enforcement drive, seizes unsafe meat products
Multiple premises sealed, action initiated SRINAGAR: In strict pursuance to the directions issued by the Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department, and under the ongoing crackdown on non-compliant Food Business Operators (FBOs), Department of Food Safety, under the supervision of the Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration J&K, has intensified enforcement activities across various districts of […]
Power shutdown announced
SRINAGAR: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out the preventive maintenance, shutdown of 33KV Kanipora-Pinjoora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Arhama, Pinjoora & Chowdrigund shall remain off while power supply to Pinjoora, Pahnoo, Trenz, Imamasahab, Kiloora, Shirmal, Zawoora, Arhama, Vehil, Kachdora, Nowgam, Reshnagri & […]
JKEDI connects J&K startups to Middle East ecosystem through Startup Transcend
Kashmiri entrepreneurs can tap opportunities in UAE and beyond: Sudhakaran SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) Thursday hosted a landmark Open House titled Startup Transcend: Scaling Up Opportunities for Startups in the UAE, aimed at linking the local startups with the fast-evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Middle East. The session, organized at […]