Research-driven education key to addressing contemporary challenges: Sakeena Itoo
JAMMU, AUGUST 20: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo said that research-driven education is the key to addressing contemporary challenges and building a knowledge-based society. She was speaking after inaugurating the Two-Day International Conference on Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research (ICETMR-2025), organised by Government Gandhi Memorial (GGM) Science College […]
J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo discusses climate smart agriculture with ICRISAT delegation
Srinagar, August 20, 2025 – Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo held comprehensive discussions with a delegation from the International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, to advance Climate Smart Agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, aimed at fostering sustainable farming practices, explored the establishment of the Himalayan Centre of Excellence for Dryland Agriculture […]
Khelo India Water Sports Festival to make waves at Dal Lake, Srinagar
Srinagar, August 20, 2025 – The Khelo India Water Sports Festival, a vibrant celebration of athleticism and unity, is set to take place from August 21 to 23, 2025, at the picturesque Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Approximately 800 athletes and 200 volunteers from across India will participate in this three-day event, showcasing […]
3.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda
Doda, August 20, 2025 – A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir at 8:18 AM today, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake’s epicentre was located at a depth of 5 kilometers, with coordinates at latitude 33.07 N and longitude 76.12 E, in the seismically active Himalayan […]
Arjuna awardee Krupali Patel Singh coaches future stars at Khelo India Water Sports
Srinagar, August 20, 2025 – The Jammu & Kashmir State Sports Council has extended a warm invitation to sports enthusiasts to witness the exhilarating Khelo India Water Sports competitions, showcasing youthful energy and the emergence of future champions. At the helm of this exciting event is Krupali Patel Singh, an Arjuna Awardee and renowned Chief […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates admin block, amphitheatre at Central University of Kashmir
Ganderbal, August 20: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Administrative Block and Amphitheatre at the Central University of Kashmir, Tulmulla Campus, Ganderbal. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised the vital contribution of academicians and students as India is poised for significant growth in the next two decades with the ultimate objective of […]
Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: J&K athletes aim for National Glory at Dal Lake
Srinagar, August 19, 2025 – The inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025, set to take place from August 21-23 at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, is poised to be a transformative event for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) athletes and the region’s sports tourism. Over 400 athletes from 36 states and Union Territories will […]
Omar Abdullah leads NEP-2020 push at Srinagar Education Conclave
Srinagar, August 20, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a robust, inclusive, and future-ready education system during the One-Day Educational Stakeholders Conclave on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Organised by the Directorate of School Education Kashmir […]
Baramulla boot camp: Empowering aspiring entrepreneurs
Srinagar/Jammu, August 20, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has launched a series of boot camps under the J&K Startup Idea Challenge, a flagship initiative aligned with the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27. Aimed at fostering entrepreneurial thinking and nurturing youth-led innovation, the boot camps kicked off on Tuesday across colleges and universities […]