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15/01/2025

Bank deposits in Srinagar stood at Rs 36,191 crore, Advance at Rs 26,438 crore by Sept 2024

SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today chaired a meeting of District Level Review Committee/District Consultative Committee (DLRC/DCC) at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here to review the performance of the Banks and other Financial Institutions und...

15/01/2025

The emerging startup ecosystem in J&K

GUEST COLUMN: By Dr. M. A. Alim (Vice Chairman, CII J&K)

By Dr. M. A. Alim Jammu & Kashmir has always been celebrated for its natural beauty, cultural richness, and artisanal craftsmanship. Yet, in recent years, the region has begun to emerge as a potential hotspot for startups, spurred by growing aspirations, government initiatives, and a burgeoning yout...

14/01/2025

Shifa Hospital empanelment suspended; fine of Rs 26 lakhs imposed for illegal charges from patients

Srinagar: The State Health Agency (SHA) in Jammu and Kashmir has suspended the empanelment of Shifa hospital, Srinagar, for violating the guidelines issued by NHA. As per an order issued by State Health Agency, a penalty of over Rs 26 lakh has been imposed for the illegal payments collected from agg...

13/01/2025

Kashmir fruit growers write to PM Modi, requests him to reconsider 5000 kanal NIT campus

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Srinagar: The apple growers and residents of Newa Pulwama in Kashmir have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the proposed acquisition of 5000 kanals of fertile land for an NIT campus, warning it will devastate Kashmir’s horticulture sector and livelihoods. In an open letter wri...

13/01/2025

Will defeat the purpose: Omar Abdullah clarifies stance on Srinagar-Katra train change proposal

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Srinagar: In a recent social media post, former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah clarified his position regarding the proposed train change for passengers traveling on the Srinagar-Katra rail line. His latest statement comes amid public concern over security protocols that may require pa...

12/01/2025

TAAK to organize Tourism Road Show in Chennai on February 6

Srinagar: The Travel Agents Association of Kashmir (TAAK) is set to host a significant Tourism Road Show and B2B Networking Meet in Chennai on February 6, 2025. This initiative, aimed at promoting the diverse tourism potential of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh in the southern region of India, will featu...

12/01/2025

Swapping trains at Katra will ensure safety: CM Omar says while skiing in Gulmarg

By: Waris Fayaz Srinagar: Terming security of passengers as a ‘priority,’ Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that people should not object to swapping trains at Katra Railway Station if it ensures their safety. Talking to reporters the Chief Minister said, “If there are security conce...

12/01/2025

Swapping trains at Katra will ensure safety: CM Omar says while skiing in Gulmarg

12/01/2025

EDITORIAL: Direct Delhi-Srinagar train: A necessity for Kashmir’s growth

ZIRAAT TIMES EDITORIAL BOARD For years, Kashmir has marvelled the possibility of a direct Delhi-Srinagar train. Decades of suffering from the unreliable and treacherous Srinagar-Jammu National Highway had finally been over with the completion of the Katra-Banihal rail track, and the formal inaugurat...

12/01/2025

J&K govt announces major austerity measures; no new posts to be created, cuts in govt expenditure unveiled

SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT

Srinagar: In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir government on has unveiled a slew of austerity measures ‘to streamline financial management and reduce miscellaneous expenses.’ The government also directed for observing utmost economy while imposing a 10% economy cut on budget allocation for...

11/01/2025

Tenancy Column of Digitalized Jamabandies Needs Government Attention - writes Mohmmad Amin

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By Mohammad Amin Mir The administration has introduced numerous reforms in the Revenue Department, with the most notable and people-friendly change being the digitalization of revenue records. This step has been widely appreciated, as it has significantly reduced the need for people to visit offices...

11/01/2025

SCERT-Kashmir Division launches three key workshops for educators

Srinagar: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Kashmir Division, inaugurated three workshops today. Despite the winter chill, educators from across the region gathered with enthusiasm to participate in this transformative initiative, a statement issued to Ziraat Times said...

11/01/2025

Public transport restored in Srinagar city centre; Joint Traders Association hails Admin decision

Srinagar: As the public transport has been restored in Srinagar city centre areas of Lal Chowk, Residency Road, etc; Joint Traders Association and Regal Chowk Traders Association ( RCTA) have hailed the administration for the decision. Farhan Kitab, President of the Regal Chowk Traders Association (...

11/01/2025

3 Beekeeping Clusters worth Rs 3.80 cr being established in Jammu division

JAMMU: Chairperson J&K KVIB, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, today presided over SFURTI Purchase Committee meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu. The meeting was attended by Dr. Jagdish Chander, Secretary/CEO J&K KVIB, senior officers of the Board and SKUAST Kashmir (Technical Agency). During the meeting, it...

11/01/2025

Several developmental projects get Forest clearance in J&K

JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forests, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today approved forest clearance for a series of critical developmental projects aimed at driving progress across Jammu and Kashmir. The clearance marks a major step forward in government’s commitme...

11/01/2025

3 day training for J&K MLAs concludes; Speaker exhorts them to participate in House with full knowledge of rules, procedures

JAMMU: “The MLAs should actively participate in the House proceedings with complete information of rules and procedures of the house, stated Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, while addressing the valedictory session of three day orientation program held for newly...

11/01/2025

J&K visit: PM Modi says eagely waiting for Sonmarg tunnel inauguration; CM Omar visits site to review preparations

By: Raja Syed Rather Srinagar: Ahead of his visit to Jammu & Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he is eagerly waiting for his visit to Sonmarg to inaugrate the Z-Morh tunnel. PM Modi will inaugrate the tunnel on January 13 at Sonmarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district...

10/01/2025

2024 the driest year in the past 50 years in J&K, claims weather monitor

By: Owais Gul Srinagar, Jan 10: For the past five consecutive years Jammu and Kashmir has received unprecedented deficit rainfall with 2024 being the driest year in the past 50-years. As per the details shared by an Independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng, the 2024 saw the lowest rainfall i...