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Ashutosh Dixit appointed new IAF Chief

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- The Government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, in the rank of A... Read More


Jeffrey Archer dies on eve of final novel's release

London, Oct. 6 -- Best-selling British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86, his publisher HarperCollins announced. Archer died "suddenly and peacefully" at his home... Read More


Omar for global promotion of Kashmir Marathon

SRINAGAR, Oct. 6 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed the preparations for the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon and called for a stronger national and international outreach to attract ... Read More


Unseasonal Heat

Srinagar, Oct. 6 -- Last Sunday, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 31.2degC, its second-highest October temperature on record. The all-time October record for Srinagar remains 33.9degC, recor... Read More


J&K faces 58% irrigation deficit

Srinagar, Oct. 6 -- Home to streams, rivers and springs, Jammu and Kashmir continues to face an irrigation deficit of 58 percent. According to government data, Jammu and Kashmir's net irrigated area ... Read More


Cabinet hails PM Modi's 25 yrs of leadership

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- The Union Cabinet today passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of continuous leadership as head of government. Far more than a cust... Read More


Govt approves land for mobile towers in underserved areas

SRINAGAR, Oct. 6 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved provision of land for installation of mobile towers in underserved areas across Jammu and Kas... Read More


Nadur Kebab, Haakh, Phaymer, Kahwa: J&K, Ladakh Flavours on Menu for Swiss President

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Traditional delicacies from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including Nadur Kebab, Haakh, Phaymer and Kahwa, featured at a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for Swiss Presi... Read More


MSMEs hit record 3.25 lakh in Valley

Srinagar, Oct. 5 -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have hit a record 3.25 lakh in Kashmir. Primarily driving the valley's industrial economy, MSMEs account for roughly 65% of 5 lakh tota... Read More


Govt notifies Common Duct Policy 2026

SRINAGAR, Oct. 5 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today described the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026 as a major step towards modernising urban infrastructure, improving utility management an... Read More