Poonch Taekwondo players win 9 Gold and 1 Silver at UT-Level DYSS Championship, qualify for National Meet
Poonch , October 2, 2026– Taekwondo players from Poonch district have brought pride to the region by winning nine gold medals and one silver medal at the UT-level championship organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) in Doda. The results have secured the winners a place at the 70th All India SGFI […]
₹13 crore announced for Devika Project in Udhampur to fund maintenance and rejuvenation
Udhampur, October 2, 2026-The River Devika, long cherished by the people of Udhampur as a sacred stream, has received fresh financial support. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has announced ₹13 crore for the Devika project, with ₹9 crore set aside for maintenance and ₹4 crore for rejuvenation. The money will also fund river restoration and […]
South African visitors captivated by Kashmir’s beauty, peace and hospitality in Gulmarg
Gulmarg, October 2, 2026– Visitors from South Africa have returned from Gulmarg with warm memories of Kashmir, praising the Valley’s natural beauty, sense of peace and the hospitality of its people. Their wish to visit again, observers say, speaks louder than any promotional campaign. Gulmarg, whose name means “meadow of flowers”, has long been among […]
Gandhi’s ideals remain relevant in AI age, says J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, October 2, 2026– As the country marked Gandhi Jayanti, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha used the occasion to link Mahatma Gandhi’s moral teachings to the questions raised by artificial intelligence. Speaking at a commemorative event at SKICC in Srinagar on Friday, he said honesty, non-violence, self-reliance, dignity and a sense of duty towards society are […]
70 Kathua farmers visit Bhaderwah for horticulture training
Kashmir, October 2,2026-The Horticulture Department, Kathua, organised an exposure-cum-training tour for 70 farmers to Bhaderwah, where they learnt about scientific cultivation of apple and other temperate fruits. The initiative aims to promote commercial cultivation of apple, walnut, apricot and pear in Kathua district. The tour gave the participating farmers a chance to see established orchards […]
CS Atal Dulloo pushes for a multiversity to prepare J&K students for a changing world
Srinagar, October 2,2026-Jammu and Kashmir has started work on a Multiversity ecosystem that would bring its universities and premier institutions together on one collaborative platform. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo held a detailed consultation on Thursday with Vice Chancellors and senior Higher Education Department officials to examine how the region’s combined academic, research, technological and infrastructural […]
LG Manoj Sinha pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, says technology must serve humanity and inclusivity
Kashmir, October 2, 2026-Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti, describing the ideals of truth and non-violence as timeless guides for the nation. He also said that as rapid technological progress reshapes everyday life, it must be made to serve humanity and inclusivity. The Lieutenant Governor attended […]
Jammu International Film Festival: Celebrating Cinema, Creativity & Real Stories
The 5th edition of the Jammu International Film Festival has brought together filmmakers, artists, students, media professionals and cinema enthusiasts to celebrate the power of storytelling and creativity. Organisers were congratulated for successfully continuing the festival in Jammu. This year’s festival carries the meaningful theme “Real Heroes, Real Stories,”coinciding with the birth anniversary of […]
Millet Farming Brings New Hope to Majalta, Udhampur
Millet farming is bringing new hope to farmers in Majalta, Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, as communities embrace resilient and sustainable agricultural practices. With support from the Agriculture Department and increased focus under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), millet cultivation is steadily expanding across the region. Farmers highlight several advantages of millet crops, including […]
Exhibition in Jammu Offers Students and Public Exposure to Knowledge, Schemes and Local Products
An exhibition in Jammu is providing students and the public an opportunity to learn about a wide range of subjects, government programmes, policies and locally produced goods. Visitors appreciated the exhibition for bringing different departments and exhibits together at a common platform. Students who visited the exhibition said they gained useful information about […]