J&K LG Manoj Sinha urges writers to rewrite ‘Distorted’ history at Chinar Book Festival
Srinagar, August 2, 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha urged writers and scholars to correct the “distorted” historical narrative of the region during his address at the inaugural Chinar Book Festival, organized by the National Book Trust of India in Srinagar. Emphasizing J&K’s rich heritage, Sinha called for authentic storytelling to highlight its role as a global center […]
J&K bolsters medical education with 250 new MBBS seats in five years: GoI
Srinagar, August 2, 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir has significantly expanded its medical education infrastructure, adding 250 MBBS seats over the past five years, as per data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The Union Territory’s MBBS seat count has risen from 1,135 in 2020-21 to 1,385 in 2024-25, reflecting a concerted effort to address the region’s […]
J&K boosts rural connectivity with completion of 169 roads, 15 bridges under PMGSY-III
Srinagar, August 2, 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir has made significant strides in enhancing rural connectivity under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III), with the completion of 169 rural roadsspanning 1,465.65 kilometers and 15 bridges as of July 28, 2025, according to the Ministry of Rural Development. The data, presented in the Rajya Sabha in response to a query by MP Harsh Mahajan, highlights […]
Pahalgam attack avenged with Lord Shiva’s blessings: PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor
Kashmir, August 2, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a public gathering in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, declared that his pledge to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack has been fulfilled through Operation Sindoor, attributing its success to the blessings of Lord Shiva. The attack, which occurred on April 22, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, claimed the lives of 26 […]
Omar Abdullah’s Gujarat sojourn: Sabarmati run and Gujarati thali win hearts
Kashmir, August 2, 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah turned heads with his recent visit to Gujarat, where he indulged in a morning run along the scenic Sabarmati Riverfront and savored a traditional Gujarati thali. The National Conference leader described the riverfront as “one of the nicest places” he’s ever run, praising its serene ambiance and well-maintained infrastructure. […]