Jammu
CS asks Tourism deptt to come up with comprehensive Homestay policy within a month
Jammu: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Tourism Department attended by the MD J&K Bank and other concerned officers to take appraisal of measures being taken by the Department for identifying the gaps, policy updates and scope for improvements to strengthen the homestays for overall promotion of…
Read More »Around 11,000 Doctors, paramedics hired under NHM in J&K in last five years
Srinagar: In the past five years, approximately 11,000 doctors and paramedics have been hired under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir, while over 36,000 regular positions have been filled in the Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department.According to the 2024 Economic Survey Report, the J&K government’s focus…
Read More »J&K’s monthly tax collection rises to Rs 1,180 cr in 2025,61 pc of tax revenue comes from GST
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s tax revenue collection has shown consistent growth in 25, with monthly collections averaging rupees 1,180 crore, according to official estimates.According to an official document, the total tax revenue for FY24 stood at Rs 13,903 crore, registering a 13 per cent growth over FY23. By Q3 of…
Read More »J&K gets 1984 industrial units, ₹9,606 cr investment in 5yrs, 63,710 jobs created since 2019
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has seen a surge in industrial expansion, with 1,984 new units coming up since 2019, generating 63,710 jobs and attracting ₹9,606.46 crore investments.According to the official document, 334 new industrial units were established in FY 2024-25 alone, with an investment of ₹2,977 crore, creating 8,443 jobs.The document also…
Read More »In 4-years, Jammu receives more tourists than Kashmir: Economic Survey
Srinagar: Kashmir has received 80 per cent less tourists compared to Jammu in the past four years.The Economic Survey 2024-25, revealed that in 2021, Jammu received a tourist footfall of 1,06,50,757 while Kashmir in the same year witnessed a tourist arrival of 6,65,777.A total of 1,13,16,534 tourists visited J&K in…
Read More »Nearly 6,000 jobs filled under Kashmiri Migrant employment package
Rs 1,452 cr disbursed to PoJK, Chhamb displaced persons, 3,541 WPRs receive Rs 88.53 cr, now eligible for J&K domicile Srinagar: A total of 5,868 Kashmiri migrants have been appointed under the special employment package against the 6,000 sanctioned posts in Jammu and Kashmir, an official document has revealed.The document…
Read More »Cabinet Approves LG’s Speech, Pledges to Fulfill Promises Within 100 Days: Minister Javed Rana
The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved the Lieutenant Governor’s speech for the Assembly session and directed ministers to address unemployment as a priority within their respective departments. Minister Javed Rana stated that the Chief Minister called unemployment a “grave issue” and urged…
Read More »Jammu petrol pumps declare ‘no fuel for vehicles driven by minors’, DSE issues circular
Jammu, Nov 21 :In a bid to ensure the safety of underage children, petrol pumps in Jammu have put up posters declaring “no fuel for vehicles driven by minors”. The Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of School Education (DSE) has also issued a circular prohibiting minor students from driving motor…
Read More »BJP MLA Randhawa Warns of Protests in Jammu if Lecturer Posts for Hindi, Sanskrit PGs Not Advertised
Srinagar, Nov 21 : Senior BJP leader and MLA Vikram Randhawa staged a protest in Jammu today criticizing the exclusion of Hindi posts in the recently referred 575 lecturer vacancies by the government to the Public Service Commission (PSC). Randhawa issued a stern warning to the Omar Abdullah-led government,…
Read More »CM Omar Abdullah calls for focus on agriculture varsities to tackle climate change and boost J&K’s economy
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized the critical role of agriculture in addressing climate change and improving the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. He was speaking at the inauguration of the four-day National Agriculture Summit & Farmers’ Fair-2024 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST),…
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Handwara Police Crack Down on Tehreek-i-Hurriya-G Network
Handwara,, April 26,: In a major crackdown against the banned outfit Tehreek-i-Hurriya-G, Handwara …
