Jammu and Kashmir gains new momentum as development, youth empowerment and public service take centre stage
Srinagar, October 8,2026 – A new momentum is visible across Jammu and Kashmir. From development and infrastructure to youth empowerment and public service, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha continues to champion a focused approach that puts progress and people at the heart of governance, a direction increasingly described in the language of transformation. Development and Infrastructure […]
Spring Buds Education Institute Holds Emotional Feet-Washing Ceremony to Honour Parents
Spring Buds Education Institute organised an emotional “Feet Washing Ceremony for Parents” to promote respect for parents, strengthen family values and instil moral and Islamic values among students. The initiative encouraged students to recognise the love and sacrifices of their parents and express gratitude through respect and service. Students washed the feet of […]
PM Modi’s 12 Years of Mann Ki Baat: Bringing Jammu & Kashmir’s Stories to the National Spotlight
On October 3, 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a unique conversation with the people of India through Mann Ki Baat. Over 12 years and 138 episodes, the programme has brought inspiring stories from across the country to the national stage. Jammu and Kashmir has remained an important part of this journey, with its […]
New Phaco Machine Brings Advanced Eye Care Closer to Patients
A major step forward in eye-care services has been taken with the inauguration of an advanced phacoemulsification machine at the hospital in Tral, made available through UT CapEx funding. The new equipment is expected to significantly benefit patients suffering from cataract and other eye-related conditions. Doctors said the facility will help make cataract procedures […]
Gandhi Jayanti Celebrated at Government Degree College Pulwama
The District Administration Pulwama celebrated Gandhi Jayanti at Government Degree College Pulwama to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and remember his enduring message of truth, non-violence and peace. The programme was attended by officers from the District Administration, faculty members, students and other participants. Students presented a range of performances […]
Indian Army Brings Free Healthcare to Remote Doda Village
The Indian Army’s 25 Assam Rifles organised a free medical camp at Hambal village in Doda, bringing essential healthcare services closer to residents of this remote community. The initiative focused on supporting local people, particularly ahead of the challenging winter season. During the camp, villagers received free medical check-ups, diagnostic tests, medicines and […]
Silk Growers Get 76 New Rearing Sheds in Udhampur
The Sericulture Department has taken a significant step to strengthen silk production and support the livelihoods of farmers in Udhampur by constructing 76 new cocoon rearing sheds. Of these, 26 sheds have been constructed under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), while 50 sheds have been provided under the Silk Samagra scheme. Each standardized […]
Kathua Farmers Gain Horticulture Training in Bhaderwah
The Horticulture Department, Kathua, organised an exposure-cum-training tour for 70 farmers to Bhaderwah to promote scientific and commercial cultivation of temperate fruits in the district. The initiative provided farmers with an opportunity to interact directly with scientists and horticulture experts and learn practical solutions to challenges related to fruit cultivation. During the visit, […]
LG Manoj Sinha Calls for Upholding Gandhi’s Ideals of Truth, Non-Violence and Unity
Gandhi Jayanti was observed on October 2 with heartfelt tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. On the occasion, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon people to remember and uphold the timeless ideals of truth, non-violence, self-reliance, cleanliness and inclusive development. Addressing the gathering, LG Manoj Sinha […]
PM National Dialysis Programme Brings Free Kidney Care to Patients at SDH Chadoora
The Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) is providing crucial support to economically weaker patients suffering from kidney-related ailments at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Chadoora in Budgam. The dialysis centre at SDH Chadoora has been providing services under the programme for more than a year. According to doctors at the centre, around 70 patients have been […]