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Govt Committed to Making J&K an Educational Powerhouse: LG Manoj Sinha

Govt Committed to Making J&K an Educational Powerhouse: LG Manoj Sinha

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Srinagar, March 03: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the region into a premier educational hub, emphasizing strategic reforms and investments in higher education. Addressing the Legislative Assembly, LG Sinha highlighted the administration’s efforts in upgrading schools with Atal Tinkering Laboratories, fostering innovation, inclusivity, and empowerment among […]

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Kashmir Schools to Reopen on March 7 After Extended Winter Break

Kashmir Schools to Reopen on March 7 After Extended Winter Break

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Srinagar, Feb 28: The Jammu and Kashmir government has extended the winter vacation for all schools across Kashmir due to ongoing inclement weather, officials confirmed today. Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced that schools, initially set to reopen on March 1, 2025, will now resume classes on March 7. “The extension has been granted in view […]

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Kashmiri Apple Growers Rush to Market as Prices Surge Ahead of Ramadhan

Kashmiri Apple Growers Rush to Market as Prices Surge Ahead of Ramadhan

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Shopian, Feb 25: Encouraging prices in wholesale markets outside Jammu and Kashmir have prompted apple growers and traders to sell their produce early, well ahead of the holy month of Ramadhan. Last year, farmers faced heavy losses when apple prices stagnated until April, forcing them to sell at reduced rates. This year, with a more […]

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Launch of Kashmir’s Vande Bharat Express Postponed

Launch of Kashmir’s Vande Bharat Express Postponed

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Banihal, Feb 16 – The much-awaited launch of the Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar has been postponed, with the new tentative dates set for February 21 or 22, sources from Northern Railways have confirmed. The high-speed train service was originally expected to be launched on February 17, but a last-minute decision has delayed […]

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Union Budget 2025-26: A Bold, Inclusive, and Growth-Driven Blueprint for India’s Future, Says EEPC India

Union Budget 2025-26: A Bold, Inclusive, and Growth-Driven Blueprint for India’s Future, Says EEPC India

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February 2: The Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India has hailed the Union Budget 2025-26 as a bold, inclusive, and growth-oriented roadmap that reinforces India’s economic ambitions. EEPC India Chairman Pankaj Chadha commended the government’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure development, with a record-breaking capital expenditure of ₹11.21 lakh crore for 2025-26. This robust public spending […]

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