Vaishno Devi Shrine Board gears up for Shardiya Navratra Yatra
Katra, October 6,2026-With the Shardiya Navratra festival approaching, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has begun a round of preparatory reviews to ensure a smooth, safe and comfortable pilgrimage. Chief Executive Officer Sachin Kumar Vaishya chaired a coordination meeting with local civil authorities and security agencies to assess readiness for the busy festival […]
Northern Railway’s Jammu Division Expands Solar Power Across Stations, Total Capacity to Reach 2.55 MW
Jammu, October 6, 2026- Northern Railway’s Jammu Division is stepping up its shift towards clean energy by expanding solar power generation across its stations and premises. The division is adding 18 new solar plants with a combined capacity of 808 kilowatt peak (KWp), which will take its total installed solar capacity to 2,553 KWp, or about […]
Wheelchair-Bound Tilak Raj covers 2,200 km from LoC Village in Rajouri to Khardung La
Rajouri, October 6,2026-Tilak Raj, a 45-year-old man from Karaian, a village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, has shown that physical limitations need not limit ambition. Confined to a wheelchair after a road accident, he recently completed a journey of about 2,200 km in 11 days, reaching Khardung La, one of the […]
Cricket returns to Srinagar after nearly four decades as Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium hosts Irani Cup clash
Kashmir, October 6,2026-Cricket has made a historic return to Srinagar after nearly four decades, with the iconic Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in the city hosting the prestigious Irani Cup clash between Jammu & Kashmir and Rest of India. The match marks a significant moment for cricket in the Union Territory, bringing top-level domestic cricket back to the […]
Under-19 Girls Hockey tournament begins in Pulwama
Pulwama, October 6,2026- A tournament showcasing the rising talent of young women hockey players got under way in Pulwama, as the Department of Youth Services & Sports organised an Under-19 Girls Hockey Tournament at the Hockey Turf Pulwama. Eight teams from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir are taking part in the event. Additional District Development […]
Walnut and Cheese: Modi’s Gifts to Switzerland put Kashmir at the Centre
Kashmir, October 6,2026-When Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Swiss President Guy Parmelin, the exchange of gifts said as much as the formal talks. Modi presented his host with a hand-carved Kashmiri walnut wood panel and three of India’s acclaimed cheeses: Gulmarg, Konark and Yeoor. The choice told a story of old craft and a young […]
Kashmir set to bloom in autumn as SKUAST-K student propagates 19 Chrysanthemum varieties
Kashmir, October 6,2026-A student of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Jaan Arbina Rouf, has developed and propagated 19 varieties of chrysanthemum, adding new colour to the Valley beyond its famous tulip season. She has planted around 1.5 lakh planting materials, with an estimated return of ₹11 lakh in just […]
PM Narendra Modi gifts Swiss President hand-carved Kashmiri Walnut panel and Three Indian Cheeses
Kashmir, October 6,2026– Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted Swiss President Guy Parmelin a hand-carved Kashmiri walnut wood panel along with three acclaimed Indian cheeses, Gulmarg, Konark and Yeoor, in a gesture that showcased India’s craftsmanship and its growing cheese-making tradition. The gifts placed Kashmir at the centre of a cultural exchange between the two […]
GI-Tagged Bhaderwah Rajmash harvest begins, farmers hope for a bumper yield
Doda, October 6,2026- In the hills of Doda district, the seasonal picking of the GI-tagged Bhaderwah Rajmash has begun. After three difficult years, farmers are cautiously optimistic that this season will bring the bumper crop they have been waiting for. A Welcome Turnaround The premium kidney beans, grown in the cool uplands around Bhaderwah, have been […]