SRINAGAR: Major Transfers and Postings Announced in J&K Administration. The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday effected a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring and posting over two dozen senior IAS and JKAS officers in a wide-ranging bureaucratic reorganisation aimed at streamlining governance across departments. Anil Kumar Singh, IAS (AGMUT:1995), has been posted as Principal […]
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Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation participates in India Geographical Indications Fair 2022
JAMMU, AUGUST 26, 2022: Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) has participated in India Geographical Indications (GI) Fair 2022 scheduled from 26-28 August at India Expo Centre & Mart, Noida, a flagship B2B event organized by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH). MD, JKTPO, Dr Devansh Yadav mentioned that the participation in India GI […]
Jammu and Kashmir: The Road Ahead
Jammu and Kashmir: The Road Ahead
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu celebrates 24th Foundation Day
“J&K has climatic conditions, other potential to become agri-capital of India”: Chief Secretary JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 20: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) celebrated its 24th Foundation Day at Baba Jitto Auditorium, Main campus, Chatha in which Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta was the chief guest. Chief Guest, Dr Mehta inaugurated […]
LG Graces ‘Big Impact Awards’ in Jammu
Through sweeping reforms, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fostered an ecosystem where India evolves from consumer to creator: LG Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon the entrepreneurs and distinguished personalities from diverse fields to channel their resolve to elevate diverse sectors in Jammu & Kashmir, rendering them more robust and humane. “In […]
Pulpits, Property, and Power
From “heritage politics” to allegations of land grabbing, the Mawa-Hami tussle is more than just a clash of personalities. It exposes a deep fault line in the Valley’s governance, where religious trusts operate as opaque family enterprises and state land becomes collateral damage By Mushtaq Ul Haq Ahmad Sikander In recent weeks, the political and […]
Energy Autonomy in Kashmir
For years, the narrative of Kashmir’s winter was defined by the struggle for warmth against a backdrop of power deficits. Today, that narrative has been rewritten. Under the visionary leadership of the current administration and the ambitious framework of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Valley is undergoing a historic transition from […]
LG Sinha Orders Reopening of more Tourist Spots in Jammu Kashmir
11 tourist spots in Kashmir Division and 3 tourist spots in Jammu Division to be reopened immediately After a thorough security review and discussion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday has ordered the reopening of more tourist spots in Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures. 11 tourist spots in […]
Reviving Kashmir’s Reading Culture
From domestic libraries to the idea of a “Living Library,” Ishfaq Manzoor is pushing Kashmir to rediscover the joy of books. In an era when the swipe of a screen has become more familiar than the rustle of a turning page, one young professional in Kashmir is quietly attempting a cultural reset. Ishfaq Manzoor—writer, researcher, […]
Tashna’er: The Copper Heart of Kashmiri Hospitality
As plastic sheets and wet tissues dominate weddings, Kashmir risks losing more than just aesthetics; it risks losing identity. By Manzoor Akash In Kashmir, weddings are more than ceremonies; they’re the Valley’s most elaborate social performances, woven with ritual, memory, and a culinary culture that has survived centuries. Traditionally, the season winds down by late […]