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GCC Opportunity

Jammu and Kashmir’s search for new avenues of economic growth have to go beyond traditional sectors such as tourism, horticulture and handicrafts. While these industries remain vital to the Union Territory’s economy,
Oct. 12, 2026

GST Reforms

The 57th meeting of the GST Council has once again brought the relationship between taxation, economic growth and fiscal federalism into focus. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the meeting in New Delhi in his capacity as Finance Minister of Jammu
Oct. 10, 2026

Shared Habitat

J&K is facing a serious human-wildlife conflict. More than 17,000 incidents have been recorded in the

Global Spotlight

Valley is gearing up for the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon. The event is an

Medicinal plants industry

Jammu and Kashmir is fast emerging as a hub for the medicinal plant industry. Six Memorandums of Understanding were signed between farmers and industry stakeholders for the assured supply of raw medicinal plant
Apr. 28, 2026

Lest we forget

A year has passed, but the wounds are still fresh. It was on April 22 last year when 26 people, most of them tourists, were brutally gunned down by terrorists in Baisaran
Apr. 21, 2026

Our artisans, our pride

The Omar Abdullah government has launched a novel `Know Your Artisan’ programme to promote Kashmir’s rich handicrafts and handloom heritage. It is aimed at strengthening ‘Brand Jammu and Kashmir’ across the globe. What stands
Apr. 20, 2026

Welcome step

The Centre has rolled out a multi-tier mechanism to curb fake news. Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan told Lok Sabha that the government is taking all possible steps
Apr. 4, 2026

Booster dose

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has approved additional assistance of Rs 5000 crore for Jammu and Kashmir. This assistance will alleviate budgetary constraints, guarantee on-schedule project delivery, and drive J&K’s robust economic
Mar. 28, 2026

Wake up!

Every year, World Water Day is observed on March 22. On this day, the world raises awareness about the looming water crisis. Every year, the UN’s coordination mechanism on water and sanitation
Mar. 24, 2026

LPG crisis

The Iran-Israel-US war has hit global energy supply chains. Several countries, including India, are facing disruptions in commercial LPG supply. India’s annual LPG consumption stands at around 31.3 million tonnes. Over 87
Mar. 13, 2026

Future is female

International Women’s Day was observed on March 8. This year’s theme was `Rights. Justice. Action For ALL Women and Girls’. This theme aligns with the 70th session of the Commission on the
Mar. 10, 2026

World Wildlife Day

  Every year, World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3. On December 20, 2013 United Nations General Assembly declared March 3 as World Wildlife Day to create awareness about wild fauna
Mar. 5, 2026

Champions!

A 67-year-old wait finally ended on Saturday when the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team won the Ranji Trophy. Paras Dogra-led team defeated eight-time champions Karnataka at Hubballi. Leading the charge was Kashmir’s
Mar. 3, 2026
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