JKTPO successfully concludes IITF-2025, receives exceptional response
NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 concluded on a highly successful note, registering on-the-spot sales amounting approximately Rs. 13.50 crore and generating 6000+ business leads for the participating exhibitors. These results underscore the strong market response to Jammu and Kashmir’s diverse product range, including world-renowned […]
KPDCL announces Power shutdown
SRINAGAR: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, shutdown of 33 KV Shariefabad-Narbal line will be observed due to which power supply to Narbal, Kawoosa, Mazhama, Sozeith, Sanoor, Lawaypora, Malpora, Radbugh, Railway Station Mazhama and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.30 AM to 03.30 PM on 06 December 2025. Similarly, shutdown of K-Koot tap […]
J&K installs 3.81 lakh smart meters since 2024
40 percent of project target achieved, say officials Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir has achieved 40 per cent progress in the roll-out of smart electricity meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with the installation of over 3.81 lakh devices across the Union Territory in more than a year, officials said. The first phase of […]
Nearly three dozen villages included in extended master plan in Katra
Jammu: Thirty-three villages have been included in the extended master plan to ensure holistic, planned and sustained growth of Katra, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Reasi district. This was stated at a high-level meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), Mandeep Kaur, at […]
Dy CM honours 38 Master Craftsmen with UT-Level Artisan Awards
Lauds Artisans as custodians of Heritage SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Tuesday honoured 38 outstanding craftsmen and artisans with the UT-Level Artisan and Weaver Awards–2024 for their exemplary contribution to preserving and innovating Jammu and Kashmir’s celebrated handicraft traditions. The awards conferred by Handicrafts and Handloom Department were presented at a grand ceremony held […]
Expedite work execution, ensure quality infrastructure development: Dy CM
Reviews progress on PWD projects under Capex Budget 2025–26 SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Tuesday called for expeditious and quality infrastructure development across Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister, while chairing a high level review meeting at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, assessed progress on ongoing works being executed under Capex Budget 2025–26 of the […]
Lt Guv visits police Commando Training Centre at Sunjwan
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Commando Training Centre (CTC) of Jammu Kashmir Police at Sunjwan, Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the training programme on various specialized modules and other activities conducted during the training courses. He was briefed on the operational preparedness, specialised counter-terror and tactical training to the trainees. The […]
HADP changing Agri landscape in J&K: CS
Lays focus on establishment & tracking of units for its success JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Monday conducted an activity-wise, outcome-based comprehensive review of all 29 projects being implemented under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) aimed at boosting the Agriculture, Horticulture and Livestock sectors across the districts of Jammu and Kashmir in a structured, […]
SKUAST-K Hosts Dialogue, Panel Discussion on AMR
SRINAGAR: Division of Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry Shuhama, under the aegis of ICAR-Indian Network for Fishery and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance (INFAAR), organized an Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) Dialogue and Panel Discussion on Monday at Vice Chancellor’s Conference Hall, SKUAST -Kashmir Shalimar. The session was attended by Prof. Nazir Ahmad […]
J&K set to confer UT Artisan Awards in Handicrafts & Handloom sector
38 artisans to be honoured for keeping craft heritage alive, say officials SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department is all set to confer the annual UT Artisan Awards for the year 2024 amongst the selected craft-persons, who have kept the famed handicrafts legacy alive in Jammu & Kashmir. Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, who […]