FOOD SUPPLY ECOSYSTEM
The 2025 FPO–Hospitality & Farmers’ Benefit Summit has spotlighted a long-overdue shift in India’s food supply ecosystem: direct, structured partnerships between Farmer Producer Organizations and the hospitality sector. At a time when hotels and restaurants are increasingly prioritising clean, sustainably sourced ingredients, the government’s push for institutionalised procurement linkages is both timely and transformative. […]
Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night as Cold Wave Deepens Across Valley
Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district recorded its coldest night of the season as temperatures plunged to –3.2°C, the Meteorological Department reported on Monday. The sharp fall marked a fresh spell of intense cold across the Valley, with several areas dipping well below freezing. According to the Met office, tourist destinations and higher-altitude regions witnessed even harsher […]
SKIMS Appoints Nodal Officers to Streamline VIP Patient Care
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, has designated two officers to ensure smooth and hassle-free medical assistance for patients referred from top government offices, an official order issued by the institute said. According to an order issued by SKIMS, Dr Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Assistant Professor in the Department of General Medicine, has been assigned to […]
Nasha Mukt Bharat
Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir reviewed of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and the Science & Technology Department underscores Jammu and Kashmir’s commitment to addressing two of the most critical challenges of our time, drug abuse and the transition to clean energy. J&K government’s directives reflect a strategic, grassroots-oriented approach aimed at prevention, […]
Jammu Kashmir: Power Demand Projected to Rise 50 Per Cent Despite Outdated Infrastructure
While the power sector continues to function with ‘decades old infrastructure’, Jammu Kashmir is likely to witness growth in power demand by nearly 50 percent in a decade. According to the official documents, authorities have projected that Jammu and Kashmir will likely have an extra power demand by 49.42 percent by the year 2034-35. The […]
Zanskar in Focus
In the UT of Ladakh, the Central government is trying to do the necessary linkages of local products with the rest of the markets. Recent registration of “Local Butter (Zanskar Mar)” with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) marks a transformative moment for the Zanskar Valley and its rich but often overlooked […]
ECONOMIC RECOVERY
India’s labour market continued to show resilience and gradual improvement during July–September 2025, as per the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The data reflects higher female participation and a dip in unemployment, signaling sustained economic recovery […]
UNIQUE REVIEW
The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir recently chaired a meeting of the Unique Identification Authority of India Implementation Committee (UIDIC) to review Aadhaar-based initiatives and strengthen the authentication ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on achieving universal Aadhaar coverage, enhancing citizen-centric services, and introducing technological and policy reforms for efficient service […]
Positive Push
In a positive push for Kashmir’s carpet industry, the Union Ministry of Textiles has sanctioned ₹51 lakh for the procurement and distribution of 100 additional Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms under the ‘Wool Processing Scheme’ of the Central Wool Development Board. This initiative follows the recent distribution of an earlier batch of 100 looms, […]
Revival of Darbar Move
The revival of the traditional Darbar Move under Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s administration has infused Jammu with a deep sense of nostalgia and celebration. The symbolic return of the government’s winter offices marks not just a bureaucratic shift, but a cultural and emotional reconnection between the twin capitals of Jammu and Srinagar. Crowds […]
