Eye on future
With an eye on future and to have more growth recently Prime Minister inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division, through virtual mode. “With a strong emphasis on infrastructure, sustainability, and innovation, we are laying the foundation for a future where economic growth and improved livelihoods go hand in hand and everyone is empowered to make […]
Committed to work for welfare of Armed Forces: CM Omar Abdullah on ‘Veterans Day’ event in Akhnoor
Akhnoor: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday expressed gratitude of Armed Forces for their selfless services to the national and Jammu and Kashmir in particular and also said that the government is committed to working for the welfare of the armed forces. During his address at the ‘Veterans Day’ event in Akhnoor, Omar […]
Kashmir Remains In Grip Of Severe Cold
SRINAGAR, Jan 14: Kashmir continues to be in the grip of a cold wave as the minimum temperatures stayed several degrees below freezing point in the valley, the meteorological department said on Tuesday. Jammu and Kashmir tourism The valley is likely to witness mainly dry weather over the next few days, it said. The minimum […]
‘Enemies of Peace and Progress Will Always Face Defeat’ : Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the Z-Morh Tunnel in Sonamarg, reaffirmed the region’s commitment to peace and progress despite decades of challenges. “Unfortunately, in the last 35-37 years, thousands of people here sacrificed their lives for the progress of this country and the development […]
PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Z-Morh Tunnel In Jammu And KashmirSrinagar, Jan 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year.Jammu local businessesJammu and Kashmir tourism After inaugurating the Rs 2,700 crore project, the prime minister went inside the tunnel and interacted with the project officials. He also met the construction workers who worked meticulously amid harsh conditions to complete the tunnel. Union minister Nitin Gadkari, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah were also present at the inauguration. The PM landed in Srinagar at 10.45 am and then flew to Sonamarg for the inauguration. He will also address a public meeting. This is his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the assembly elections in September-October last year. The 6.5 km-long two-lane bi-directional road tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district is equipped with a parallel 7.5-metre escape passage for emergencies. Situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level, the tunnel will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg en route to Leh, bypassing routes prone to landslides and avalanches.
Srinagar, Jan 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year. After inaugurating the Rs 2,700 crore project, the prime minister went inside the tunnel and interacted with the project officials. He also met the […]
Commercial cultivation
Recently Director Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Jammu S. Arvinder Singh Reen inaugurated the first harvest of the Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes), here today at the Shiitake lab of the Spawn Production Office, Krishi Bhawan. The Directorate of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Jammu has successfully initiated the commercial cultivation of Shiitake mushrooms for the […]
PM Modi To Inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel On Jan 13, Boosting All-Weather Connectivity In J&K
GANDERBAL, Jan 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the Z-Morh Tunnel, a key infrastructure project designed to provide all-weather connectivity to the scenic hill station of Sonamarg. According to official sources, the Z-Morh Tunnel, a 6.5-kilometre-long, two-lane road tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg, will bypass the […]
Train To Kashmir Will Start Very Soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw
NEW DELHI, Jan 11: Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that a long-cherished train service between Jammu and Kashmir valley will start very soon. “The outstanding project to build a new railway route is a testament to engineering excellence and determination, overcoming significant geographical and climatic challenges,” he added. Talking to the media about […]
Massive survey
In order to identify the entrepreneurs and look for the ways and means for handholding, Recently Chief Secretary said that his administration will embark on a prestigious project to identify 1.37 lakh entrepreneurs He emphasized upon them to reach out to each household in every village/panchayat through their IEC activities in order to create necessary […]
Srinagar Freezes at -4.3°C, Larnoo in South Kashmir Coldest at -11.3°C
SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Valley experienced a significant dip in temperatures, with several locations recording sub-zero figures. Srinagar recorded a minimum of -4.3°C, while Qazigund was colder at -7.6°C. Pahalgam registered -10.0°C, and the mercury in Gulmarg dropped to -8.1°C. Kupwara and Kokernag saw minimums of -5.6°C and -5.7°C, respectively. Sonamarg matched Qazigund at -7.6°C, while […]
