New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- Jammu and Kashmir is stepping up efforts to strengthen its traditional silk industry by expanding local cocoon processing and encouraging private investment, aiming to shift the U... Read More
New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Saffron cultivation on recently restored barren land in Leh has produced its first flowers within 30 days of planting, raising hopes of expanding high-value agriculture in Ladakh'... Read More
New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Jammu and Kashmir is expanding support for entrepreneurs through university-based incubators, seed funding and mentoring programmes, as officials seek to help early-stage business... Read More
New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- After repeatedly deferring the expansion, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inducted four new ministers into his cabinet, ending speculation over the names of several Natio... Read More
New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- Carrying a wicker basket, Irshad Ahmad went to his saffron field on Monday morning to harvest the crop. He decided, however, to wait a few more days, as barely any flowers were v... Read More
New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Ladakh has become India's first fully organic Union Territory, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Sunday, marking a major step in the region's drive to eliminate chem... Read More
New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Amid the gentle autumn chill, a riot of colours welcomed visitors as Asia's largest chrysanthemum garden opened to the public on Friday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated ... Read More
New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Bank reported a 28.8 per cent quarter-on-quarter rise in net profit to Rs.546.36 crore for the July-September quarter, while profit increased 10.6 per... Read More
New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Nearly two dozen tourist destinations and several trekking routes in Kashmir remain closed 18 months after the Pahalgam terror attack, leaving vendors, guides and other tourism-d... Read More
New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- With Jammu and Kashmir inaugurating the Autumn Silk Cocoon Auction Market for the Kashmir division, the focus is on retaining more of the region's silk production locally. The U... Read More