Tourist surge in Gulmarg, Gondola ride draws heavy footfall
Gulmarg, March 28,2026-The scenic hill station of Gulmarg is witnessing a significant surge in tourist arrivals, with the iconic Gulmarg Gondola emerging as the biggest attraction for visitors. Long queues are being observed early in the day as tourists eagerly wait to experience one of the highest cable car rides in the world. The Gondola, […]
Kathua gets modern wool processing facility to boost sheep farming sector
Kathua, March 28,2026- In a significant step towards strengthening the livestock sector, the Sheep Husbandry Department has established a Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Kathua to support wool producers with modern processing and value addition services. Developed under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), the project has been set up at an estimated cost of […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha calls for collective action against drug abuse
Jammu, March 28,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Bhavan., Jammu, to review the progress of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. During the review, the Lieutenant Governor directed a massive crackdown on drug smuggling networks, particularly those targeting the youth. He […]
Fuel duty reduction welcomed by Reasi residents
Reasi, March 28,2026-Residents of Reasi have warmly welcomed the Centre’s decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, terming it a significant relief for citizens, farmers, and traders grappling with rising costs. Locals expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring fuel price stability despite ongoing global economic challenges. Many said the move […]
Blooming mustard fields paint Srinagar–Jammu highway yellow in Kashmir
Srinagar, March 28,2026- Kashmir’s countryside has transformed into a breathtaking canvas as mustard fields burst into full bloom, turning stretches along the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway into a vibrant yellow paradise. The seasonal spectacle has become a major attraction, drawing tourists and photographers eager to capture the region’s natural beauty. From Pampore to Qazigund, vast expanses […]
Udhampur’s strawberry boom creates rural employment
Udhampur, March 28,2026- In the lush fields of Thalora village, strawberry cultivation is emerging as a profitable and sustainable livelihood option, with local farmer Vinod Kumar setting an inspiring example for others in the region. Vinod Kumar, who began strawberry farming in 2021, has expanded his cultivation to 12 kanal of land this year. Benefiting […]