DC Budgam reviews Independence Day 2025 arrangements

Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir, July 16, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat (IAS), chaired a comprehensive meeting at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to finalize arrangements for the upcoming Independence Day 2025 celebrations. The main event is set to take place at the Sports Stadium in Budgam, […]
Kupwara terriers celebrate World Youth Skills Day 2025, felicitate local artisans

Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, July 16, 2025 – On World Youth Skills Day, the Indian Army’s Kupwara Terriers honoured 15 local artisans at a special event in Hirri, Kupwara, spotlighting their exceptional talent and craftsmanship. This initiative, aligned with the global theme of “Youth Empowerment Through AI and Digital Skills,” underscored the Army’s commitment to […]
CM Omar Abdullah launches project 13 13 for women’s healthcare in Jammu

Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, July 16, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated Project 13 13 at National Hospital in Jammu, marking a significant milestone in providing affordable and quality healthcare tailored for women in Jammu and Kashmir. The pioneering initiative, aimed at making surgical interventions accessible, allows women to undergo surgeries for as […]
Lotus flowers bloom again in Kashmir’s Wular Lake after 30 Years: A triumph of conservation

Bandipora, Jammu & Kashmir, July 16, 2025 – In a remarkable ecological comeback, Wular Lake, Asia’s second-largest freshwater lake, is witnessing the vibrant bloom of lotus flowers after nearly three decades of absence. This resurgence, celebrated by locals and environmentalists alike, is a testament to the dedicated conservation efforts led by the Wular Conservation and […]
Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary assigned additional charge as Civil Aviation Commissioner

Srinagar, July 16, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has appointed Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, IAS (AGMUT:2009), as the Civil Aviation Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir, assigning him additional responsibilities to streamline the region’s aviation sector. This decision, announced via an official order from the General Administration Department (GAD), entrusts Dr. Choudhary with overseeing critical […]
DDC Reasi approves 122 youth entrepreneurship cases under Mission YUVA

Reasi, July 16, 2025 – District Development Commissioner (DDC) Nidhi Malik chaired a pivotal meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for Mission YUVA, approving 122 youth entrepreneurship cases to empower local youth in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative, aimed at combating unemployment and fostering sustainable self-employment, provides financial assistance and mentorship to […]
BSF Seema Praharis bolster security for Amarnath Yatra 2025

Srinagar, July 16, 2025 – The Border Security Force (BSF), known as Seema Praharis, has significantly ramped up its presence along the Amarnath Yatra routes to ensure the safety of pilgrims heading to the holy cave shrine at 3,880 meters in the south Kashmir Himalayas. Deployed at sensitive points across the Pahalgam and Baltal routes, […]
Omar Abdullah inaugurates 120-Bed block at bone & joint hospital, Barzulla

Srinagar, July 16, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated a 120-bedded state-of-the-art additional block at the Bone & Joint Hospital, Barzulla, Srinagar, marking a significant milestone in strengthening specialised healthcare infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. The event, attended by key dignitaries including Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Minister for Health & Medical Education […]
CM Omar Abdullah opens 120-bedded block at bone & joint hospital, Barzulla

Srinagar, July 16, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated a 120-bedded state-of-the-art additional block at the Bone & Joint Hospital, Barzulla, Srinagar, marking a significant milestone in strengthening specialised healthcare infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. The event, attended by key dignitaries including Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Minister for Health & Medical Education […]
Bandipora man loses ₹1.5 Cr to online gaming, warns others

Bandipora, July 16, 2025 – In a heart-wrenching tale of loss, a young man from Bandipora district in north Kashmir has become a cautionary example of the devastating effects of online gaming addiction. Having lost approximately Rs 1.5 crore to a betting game called Aviator, the man now stands empty-handed, stripped of his life savings, […]