J&K LG Manoj Sinha addresses 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Srinagar, August 19, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha delivered a virtual inaugural address at the 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), emphasizing its role in developing human resources aligned with global changes. The event, held via video conference, celebrated the university’s legacy as a hub of knowledge, innovation, and […]
J&K Dy CM Surinder Choudhary visits relief camps, hospitals; assures full support to cloudburst-hit families
KATHUA, 19 AUGUST 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today visited the relief camp established at SIDCO Ghati Industrial Estate, Kathua to review arrangements for families affected by the recent cloudburst. During the visit, the Dy CM interacted with displaced families, listened to their concerns, and assured them of comprehensive government support. “The government stands […]
DC Ganderbal Jatin Kishore finalises arrangements for Annual Gangabal Yatra
GANDERBAL, AUGUST 19, 2025 : Deputy Commissioner Jatin Kishore chaired a meeting to review and finalise preparations for the upcoming Annual Gangabal Yatra. The Yatra is scheduled to commence on August 30, 2025, from Naranag, with the advance party proceeding to Gangabal on August 29. During the meeting, the DC took stock of arrangements regarding […]
Heavy rains and inclement weather keep Jammu schools shut
JAMMU, 19August, 2025: Schools remained shut for the second consecutive day on Tuesday across the Jammu division due to inclement weather, officials said. Heavy rainfall has lashed several districts, triggering flash floods in rivers and landslides that have obstructed numerous roads. The decision to keep schools closed was made in view of the ongoing adverse […]
Chasoti’s Lifeline: Ambulance driver saves over 60 amid deadly floods
CHASOTI , 19 August 2025: When the wall of water tore down the slopes above Chasoti at 12.30pm on August 14, ambulance driver Arif Rashid, 32, felt the sludge clutch at his knees and boulders roll past him. For a moment, he thought he would be dragged under. He clawed his way out and ran, […]
Sonamarg receives season’s first snowfall, ushering in early winter charm
Srinagar, August 19, 2025: The picturesque tourist destination of Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district experienced the season’s first snowfall on Monday, delighting visitors and signaling an early onset of winter in the Kashmir Valley. The light snowfall, recorded in the higher reaches of Sonamarg, including popular trekking spots like Vishansar and Nichnai, brought a […]
NIT Srinagar secures 32nd rank in India Today engineering college rankings 2025
Srinagar, August 19, 2025: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has achieved a notable milestone by securing the 32nd rank among engineering colleges across India in the India Today Engineering College Rankings 2025, marking a slight improvement from its 33rd position in 2024. This accomplishment underscores the institute’s commitment to academic excellence, research, and […]