Srinagar, Dec 7, 2025 — In an extraordinary display of endurance and determination, Kashmiri cyclist Rafiq Ahmad has successfully completed a grueling 4,249-kilometre journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. The journey, covering the length of India, took him through diverse terrains, climates, and states, highlighting both his physical stamina and mental resilience. Ahmad, a dedicated physical education teacher, embarked on the expedition to promote national unity, fitness, and the spirit of adventure. The ride, which spanned over two weeks, was flagged off from TRC Stadium in Srinagar and concluded at the southern tip of India, Kanyakumari. “This journey has been both…
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Srinagar, December 7,2025-A severe cold wave tightened its grip over the Kashmir Valley as temperatures continued to plunge, with Pahalgam recording the season’s coldest night. The renowned tourist destination in south Kashmir witnessed a sharp drop in minimum temperature, intensifying the winter chill across the region. According to local weather officials, the mercury in Pahalgam dipped several degrees below freezing, resulting in frost formation and icy roads in higher reaches. Srinagar too experienced a significant fall in night temperatures, adding to residents’ struggle amid biting cold conditions. The freezing spell has led to early morning fog, reduced visibility in parts…
Doda, December 7,2025- In a major boost to rural infrastructure in the Doda district, long-awaited road connectivity is finally becoming a reality for residents of the remote Dudwa Harkhand village. Construction work on the 5-kilometre Bagla–Dudwa Harkhand road, being executed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Phase-IV, is currently in full swing, bringing hope and relief to more than 7,000 residents who have struggled for decades without motorable access. The project, long demanded by locals, is expected to significantly improve mobility, access to health services, education, and economic opportunities for several habitations in the region. Locals say the…
Srinagar, December 7,2025:The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir today conducted a comprehensive review meeting of the Handicrafts & Handloom Department, focusing on the promotion, modernisation, and market expansion of Kashmir’s traditional craft sector. The meeting brought together senior officials, departmental heads, and district representatives to assess ongoing projects, identify bottlenecks, and chalk out new strategies for sectoral growth. During the review, the Div Com emphasized the critical role of Kashmir’s handicrafts and handloom industry in preserving cultural heritage and generating livelihood opportunities for thousands of artisans across the Valley. He directed officials to accelerate implementation of schemes under the Handicrafts…
Jammu, December 6, 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu has been officially selected as a Nodal Centre for the Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 – Software Edition, scheduled to be held on 8th and 9th December 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that IIT Jammu will host this prestigious nationwide innovation and technology event. The Smart India Hackathon, organized by the Government of India, is the world’s largest open innovation platform, aimed at harnessing the creativity and problem-solving skills of students across the country. The institute is expected to host hundreds of student participants,…
Poetry Is the Sharpest Force of Change — LG Manoj Sinha at Kavi Sammelan 2025 There is nothing sharper than poetry. If anything can penetrate directly into the innermost being of a human being without any propaganda or any incision, then it is only and only poetry, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha at Kavi Sammelan organised at Jammu University. If the listener listens carefully, then the person will not be the same when he leaves the conference as he was when he came there. And will go only after being transformed in the company…
Why Jammu & Kashmir Is Set to Become a Logistics Gateway for North India: LG Manoj Sinha India’s business sector has always been several steps ahead of the world, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, welcoming everyone at the important Jammu Trade & Logistics Conclave 2025 of the Indian Chamber of Commerce In the last ten-eleven years, efforts have started in our country to restore that glorious place, LG said. For the past five to six years, Jammu and Kashmir has also been involved in this campaign to some extent. And the importance of this…
LG Manoj Sinha at Pathology Conference: Empower Pathology to Save Lives Faster As a common citizen, I feel that all of you play the most important role in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha said delivering keynote address at Annual Conference on Pathology. And in this annual conference, renowned pathologists from across the country and eminent personalities from the medical community have come. I heartily welcome all of them to Jammu and Kashmir. I believe that the efforts made at this conference will definitely help patients across the country…
LG Sinha: “We’re Building a J&K Where Every Disabled Citizen Gets Equal Opportunity” The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a very auspicious day for both the disabled people and the policy makers, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. Friends, the disabled are one of the strong forces of the society. And today, through International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are trying to give them the message that everyone is united in creating such a system as per your dreams and aspirations. We will be successful in eliminating all those challenges and obstacles.…
A Lifetime in Kangri Weaving: Tral Craftsmen Share Their Journey & Challenges My name is Mohammad Abdul Mir. I have been working on weaving Kangri basket since I was eight or nine years old. My father also did this work now he has passed away. We work on this for the whole twelve months. Five marraiges I have taken care of with the earnings from this. We are happy with our work. Kangris take two hours to make plain ones and one whole day or two days to make if they are with design. We make different varieties of Kangris,…