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Viksit Bharat 2047: Indias MedTech Aspirations to Lead the Global Market for Quality Devices

From prognosis to diagnosis, from safe delivery to critical brain & cardiac bypass surgery, from simple fracture to complex knee implantation, advancements in MedTech industry across the world has supported the medical fraternity to save lives and better the conditions of living. In India, the land of Susruta, Med Tech is considered a strategic sector and the Government of India is invested in its growth. Driven by policy backing, cost advantages and capital inflows the sector is currently valu

7 Aug 2026 12:40 am
Low prices sour Ganderbal's watermelon harvest

Ganderbal, Aug 6: The annual watermelon harvest has begun across Batwina, Ahan and adjoining villages in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, bringing the region's famous striped watermelons to markets. However, despite the fields yielding the popular seasonal fruit, growers say falling prices, erratic weather and inadequate marketing facilities have made cultivation increasingly difficult, leaving many farmers struggling to recover their investments. Known as Kashmir's Watermelon Belt, the Bat

6 Aug 2026 11:58 pm
CII J&K discuss skilling, placement opportunities for women at Govt. Polytechnic College, Srinagar

Srinagar, Aug 5: A delegation of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu & Kashmir UT Council, Skill Development and Women Leadership panels, called on Dr. Shafquat Ara, Principal Government Polytechnic College, Srinagar to explore collaborative avenues for womens skill development and employment in the automobile sector. The delegation was led by Ufair Ajaz, Convener of the CII J&K Skills Panel and comprised of Khurshid Dar, Director CII J&K. Ridha Rashid, Co-Convener of the CII J&K Women

6 Aug 2026 8:17 am
CII J&K Discuss Skilling and Placement Opportunities for Women at Government Polytechnic College, Srinagar

A delegation of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu & Kashmir UT Council, Skill Development and Women Leadership panels, called on Dr. Shafquat Ara, Principal Government Polytechnic College, Srinagar, today to explore collaborative avenues for womens skill development and employment in the automobile sector. The delegation was lead by Mr. Ufair Ajaz, Convener of the CII J&K Skills Panel and comprised of Mr. Khurshid Dar, Director CII J&K .Ms. Ridha Rashid, Co-Convener of the CII J&K Wom

5 Aug 2026 1:21 pm
SKUAST-K flags off first batch of BTech AI students to IIT Mandi

Srinagar, Jul 30: Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai on Thursday flagged off the first batch of students of BTech Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture Programme proceeding to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi for their third year (Semester V and VI) studies under the collaborative academic arrangement between the two institutions. The BTech Artificial Intelligence programme was conceived

31 Jul 2026 8:55 am
J&K transport system set for tech-driven transformation

Srinagar, July 30: Srinagar, July 30: Minister for Transport Satish Sharma on Thursday reviewed the functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC), Transport Department, Motor Vehicles Department and State Motor Garages, stressing on technology-driven reforms, modern infrastructure and improved public services. Chairing a series of review meetings, the Minister assessed the operational performance, financial position, manpower, infrastructure, digital initiatives, road

31 Jul 2026 1:55 am