DC Akshay Labroo reviews DDMA preparedness for inclement weather in Srinagar
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 — In response to forecasts of inclement weather, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, who also serves as Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), chaired a comprehensive review meeting on Monday at the DC Office Complex’s Meeting Hall to evaluate the preparedness and mitigation strategies of concerned departments.The meeting saw participation […]
DC Bandipora reviews HADP progress, urges faster implementation via Kisan Khidmat Ghars
Bandipora, August 18, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, chaired a review meeting on Monday at the Mini Secretariat to evaluate the progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the implementation of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) in the district. The meeting focused on accelerating agricultural development and enhancing farmer support systems to […]
DC Jammu reviews progress of Jammu-Akhnoor National Highway project
Jammu, August 18, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner Jammu Rakesh Minhas conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing Jammu-Akhnoor National Highway (NH-144A) project, inspecting key stretches across Package 1, Package 2, Package 3A, and Package 3B, covering areas such as Bhagwati Nagar, Ganesh Vihar, Muthi, Domana, Ambaran, Chak Singha, and Hanuman Chowk.General Manager of the Project Management Unit, […]
PM Narendra Modi meets astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to discuss space journey and Gaganyaan Mission
Kashmir, August 18, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s trailblazing astronaut, at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on Monday evening. The meeting focused on Shukla’s historic Axiom-4 mission, his experiences aboard the International Space Station (ISS), advancements in science and technology, and India’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission, set to […]
Indian Army restores connectivity with temporary bridge in Kishtwar post-cloudburst
On August 14, 2025, a devastating cloudburst struck Chishoti village in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, causing flash floods that disrupted connectivity and resulted in 38–60 deaths, over 100 injuries, and hundreds missing. The Indian Army, under White Knight Corps, constructed a temporary bridge over Chishoti Nala to restore movement for residents and Machail Mata Yatra […]
Torrential rains lash Kashmir valley, trigger widespread disruptions
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – Heavy rainfall battered the Kashmir Valley on Monday, causing waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and raising fears of flash floods and landslides across multiple districts. The Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts, warning of intense showers, potential mudslides, and hazardous conditions in vulnerable areas, with forecasts predicting continued rainfall through the […]
ICRISAT and SKUAST-Kashmir: Advancing climate-resilient agriculture in J&K
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – A high-level delegation from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), comprising Dr. Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General-Research, Dr. Damaris Odeny, and Dr. Manzoor A. Dar, met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday to discuss strategies for advancing climate-resilient agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation was accompanied by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor […]
Jahangir Ahmad shines at special olympics, honoured at Red Fort Independence Day 2025
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – Jahangir Ahmad, a specially-abled student from VMS Shafqat Special School in Jammu & Kashmir, has etched his name in history as the first athlete from the region to win medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, held in Turin, Italy, from March 8-15. Competing in the Snowshoeing events, […]