DC Poonch Vikas Kundal reviews NRLM progress, stresses SHG role in boosting rural income

Poonch, May 1, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in the district, with a strong focus on enhancing rural income generation through Self-Help Groups . The meeting, held to strategise the empowerment of rural communities, highlighted the pivotal […]
Ghulam Nabi Zargar: Carving Kashmir’s Soul Into Wood

Ghulam Nabi Zargar: Carving Kashmir’s Soul Into Wood Meet master craftsman Ghulam Nabi Zargar, whose hands bring Kashmir’s heritage to life through intricate wood carvings. With every chisel stroke, he preserves a centuries-old tradition, keeping the spirit and story of Kashmir alive.
Kashmiriyat in Action: Tourist Gets Free Food for 3 Days from Hotel Owner After Pahalgam Attack

Kashmiriyat in Action: Tourist Gets Free Food for 3 Days from Hotel Owner After Pahalgam Attack After the Pahalgam terror attack, locals in Kashmir shut down their businesses and took to the streets in mourning, showing solidarity with the victims. One visiting tourist shared how a hotel owner refused payment and offered him free meals […]
Heightened vigil in Pahalgam as tourism gradually resumes

Pahalgam, May 1, 2025 – In response to the devastating April 22, 2025, terror attack in Baisaran meadow that claimed 26 lives, security has been significantly intensified across Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces, including the Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Jammu and Kashmir Police, have been deployed along the route leading […]
Medical readiness checked for Amarnath Yatra 2025

Baltal, MAY 1, 2025 – To ensure top-tier medical support for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, visited Base Camp Hospital Baltal and Primary Health Centre Sonamarg on April 30, 2025, for a firsthand evaluation of health facilities. The inspection highlights Jammu and Kashmir’s commitment […]
NIA director general arrives in Pahalgam to oversee probe into april 22 terror attack

Pahalgam, May 1, 2025 – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General, Sadanand Date, arrived in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 1, 2025, to spearhead the probe into the April 22 terror attack that claimed 26 lives in the serene Baisaran meadow. The high-profile visit signals the agency’s determination to bring the perpetrators of […]
DC Baramulla Minga Sherpa inaugurates Labour Day Camp for workers

Baramulla, May 1, 2025 – On the occasion of International Labour Day, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, inaugurated a medical and grievance redressal camp dedicated to the welfare of labourers in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative, aimed at supporting the region’s hardworking workforce, also promoted the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima […]
Vietnamese tourist hails Pahalgam as ‘Heaven on Earth’ despite recent terror attack

Pahalgam, May 1, 2025 – Amid the scenic splendour of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, a Vietnamese tourist has captured hearts with her heartfelt praise for the region’s beauty and hospitality, even in the wake of the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Baisaran meadow that claimed 26 lives. Undeterred by the tragedy, she declared, “I […]
Pahalgam recovers: Visitors chant ‘Vande Mataram’

Pahalgam, May 1, 2025 – In a striking display of courage, tourists have begun flocking back to Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, just weeks after the devastating April 22, 2025, terror attack in Baisaran meadow that claimed 26 lives. Chanting Vande Mataram and proclaiming “everything is normal,” visitors are defying fear, signaling a swift return to […]
Devotees flock Shiv-Bani temple on Akshay Tritiya despite Pahalgam attack

On May 1, 2025, the serene Trudi-Hanga meadow in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir, buzzed with spiritual fervor as hundreds of devotees and tourists gathered at the sacred Shiv-Bani Temple to mark Akshay Tritiya. Undeterred by the shadow of the recent Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives in Anantnag’s Baisaran meadow, the […]