Rains trigger flood scare in Kashmir
Water level starts receding in most of the rivers, but threat still continues Srinagar: Intermittent rains lashed many parts of Kashmir for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, keeping water levels in most rivers and streams high and triggering a flood scare, officials said. The water level of the Jhelum river, which had crossed the […]
CM Omar Abdullah meets public representatives, delegations at Raabita
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday met public representatives and various delegations at Raabita here and heard a range of issues concerning development, public welfare and matters of public importance. MLA Budgam, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, called on the Chief Minister and discussed issues pertaining to his constituency. MLAs Vijay Kumar (Hiranagar) and Rajeev Kumar […]
Inclement weather: Shri Machail Mata Yatra 2026 deferred till July 27
Online Registration and RFID mandatory for all pilgrims: DC Kishtwar KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma Friday informed that Shri Machail Mata Yatra 2026 is officially scheduled from July 25 to September 8. However, inclement weather has stopped the Yatra for three days and it stands deferred till July 27. The district administration will […]
Government approves ₹15.22 crore augmentation of Kathua Grid Station
Decision aimed to strengthen power supply SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has approved the augmentation of the Grid Station at Kathua by enhancing its capacity from 3×50 MVA to 4×50 MVA, along with the execution of allied infrastructure works, at an estimated cost of ₹15.22 crore. The project is aimed at strengthening the […]
BJP leader, delegations call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Zubair Ganie, senior BJP leader and former District President Kulgam called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday and discussed various issues of public importance, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said here. He said that later, a delegation led by Shafqat Abdullah, BJP Youth President Baramulla also called on Lieutenant Governor and projected various issues […]
ASCEND J&K 2026 concludes on a high note
Two startups secure funding, investment commitments 20 startups pitch before 14 investors; seven shortlisted for further evaluation SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s largest-ever Startup Ecosystem Summit, “ASCEND J&K 2026 – Where Mountains Meet Momentum,” concluded at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, on Friday, marking a major step towards connecting promising startups from the Union […]
SKUAST-K trains all Kashmir KVKs on Kisan Sarathi 2.0 to boost digital farmer advisory services
SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), through its Directorate of Extension in collaboration with KVK Ganderbal organised a one-day capacity-building workshop on Kisan Sarathi 2.0 to strengthen digital agricultural extension and enhance technology-driven advisory services for farmers. Around 60 extension professionals, including Programme Coordinators, Subject Matter Specialists, faculty members and […]
Indus Food Ahmedabad 2026: JKTPO strengthens global market linkages for J&K products
AHMEDABAD: The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), under the aegis of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, is proudly showcasing the region’s diverse Food, Agriculture and Horticulture products at the prestigious Indus Food Ahmedabad 2026, being held from 24-26July, 2026 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat under […]
FDA Conducts 118 Inspections, Lifts 54 Food Samples for Quality Testing Across J&K
Srinagar: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday said it conducted 118 inspections of Food Business Establishments and lifted 54 enforcement samples of various food articles for laboratory analysis to assess their quality and safety. According to an official statement, the FDA also collected 16 surveillance samples from Integrated Child Development […]
Decade-long wait ends: 16-metre motorable bridge sanctioned for Larmoh village in Awantipora
Pulwama: Bringing relief to the residents of Larmoh village in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, the government has sanctioned the construction of a 1×16-metre light motorable bridge, ending years of uncertainty over a vital link that had remained in a dilapidated condition for nearly a decade. The approval has been widely welcomed by […]