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Laying the Roads
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday reviewed the progress on various National Highway and tunnel projects being executed across J&K a few days after JK government got Rs 10,600 crore worth of road and tunnel projects approved by the…
India’s Space Spirit
India’s space odyssey is not just continuing—it is transforming. The successful docking of the Dragon spacecraft carrying Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS) marks not just a technical milestone, but a…
Yoga for One Earth
Today, as the sun rises over the serene Dal Lake, Srinagar will resonate with the rhythm of deep breaths and mindful stretches. On the banks of the lake, hundreds will gather at dawn to join the nation and the world in celebrating the 11th…
Building Homes
The third meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) held on Wednesday, approving 2.35 lakh houses under the PMAY-Urban 2.0 scheme, is more than just a policy milestone—it is a significant step towards fulfilling the…
Skilling Blueprint
With the unveiling of the Holistic Skill Development Plan (HSDP), Jammu and Kashmir has taken a landmark step toward reshaping the region’s economic and social landscape. In an era defined by rapid technological change, volatile job…
Asset Monetisation
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)’s release of its first-ever Asset Monetisation Strategy for the Road Sector marks a crucial turning point in the way India finances its infrastructure growth. With rising fiscal demands and…
Green Drive
The launch of the “e-Mobility R&D Roadmap for India” is a pivotal moment in the country's journey towards sustainable and self-reliant transportation. With a clear focus on reducing import dependency and fostering domestic innovation,…
A Timely Cut in Duty
The Union Government's decision to reduce Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on crude edible oils—namely crude sunflower, soybean, and palm oils—from 20% to 10%—is both a welcome and necessary policy correction aimed at cooling food inflation and…
Tribal Empowerment through Janbhagidari
As India celebrates Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, a nationwide tribute to the heritage, resilience, and rights of its tribal communities, the upcoming ‘Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan’ stands out as a powerful and practical initiative that moves…
Bridge to the Future
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir today marks not just the inauguration of infrastructure, but the dawning of a new era for the Union territory. The flagging off of the first-ever Vande Bharat train to Kashmir…