Vande Bharat Express successfully conducts trial run on Katra-Sangaldan section of USBRL
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: A trial run of the Vande Bharat Express was successfully conducted on the Katra-Sangaldan section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link in Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed. The high-speed train, stationed at Katra, underwent rigorous testing to ensure operational readiness on this critical stretch of the mega railway project. The Vande […]
Srinagar records second hottest april day in nearly eight decades at 30.4°C
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: Srinagar experienced its second highest maximum temperature ever recorded in April, reaching 30.4°C on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, according to the Meteorological Department . This temperature, 10.2°C above the seasonal average, marked the hottest April day in the city in nearly eight decades, with the all-time record of 31.1°C set on […]
PM Narendra Modi’s USBRL inauguration visit postponed
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The highly anticipated visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express on a section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link , a mega railway project, has been postponed, officials confirmed. No new date for the visit has been announced. Preparations for the PM’s visit were in […]
J&K Raj Bhavan hosts Himachal Diwas celebrations, led by J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, April 15, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Raj Bhavan hosted vibrant celebrations marking Himachal Diwas, a tribute to the rich legacy of Himachal Pradesh, fondly known as Devbhoomi. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led the event, extending heartfelt greetings to the people of Himachal and lauding the state’s natural splendor, spiritual depth, and cultural […]
Purple revolution transforms Jammu & Kashmir’s economy with lavender farming
JAMMU, April 15, 2025 – The Purple Revolution, driven by the CSIR-IIIM Aroma Mission, is reshaping the economic landscape of Jammu & Kashmir , turning its picturesque valleys into hubs of opportunity, prosperity, and self-reliance. As highlighted by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat address, lavender farming is not just a […]
Sakeena Itoo: Voices, villages, and vision
Srinagar, April 15, 2025- Sakeena Itoo, Jammu and Kashmir’s Minister for Health, Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, continues to prioritise direct public engagement, meeting scores of delegations and individuals daily at the Civil Secretariat. Her office has become a hub for addressing grievances, with citizens from across the region seeking her intervention on issues […]
LG Manoj Sinha Leads Spiritual & Cultural Revival in Jammu City with Tawi Aarti & Baisakhi Mela 2025
LG Manoj Sinha Leads Spiritual & Cultural Revival in Jammu City with Tawi Aarti & Baisakhi Mela 2025 Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on April 13, 2025 attended the ‘Tawi Aarti’ and ‘Baisakhi Mela’ at Tawi Riverfront Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor sought the blessings of Suryaputri River Tawi and prayed for peace, prosperity, happiness and […]
LG Sinha Virtually Inaugurates ₹75 Cr Superior Polymers Plant in Kathua | Big Boost to J&K Industry
LG Sinha Virtually Inaugurates ₹75 Cr Superior Polymers Plant in Kathua | Big Boost to J&K Industry The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, virtually inaugurated the new manufacturing unit of Superior Polymers India Pvt Ltd in Kathua on April 14, 2025. This marks a significant step in J&K’s push for industrial […]
Women of Tral Appeal to LG: ‘We Learn, Earn & Support Our Families—Give Us ₹4000 Stipend to Do More”
Women of Tral Appeal to LG: ‘We Learn, Earn & Support Our Families—Give Us ₹4000 Stipend to Do More” This is a Handicrafts Centre in Gulab Bagh village in Tral, Jammu & Kashmir. We are learning Chain Stictch embrodery at the Centre. It is for one year but we want the course to go on […]
How Chenab Bridge Was Built: J&K Official Recalls Helicopter Drop & Engineering Challenges
How Chenab Bridge Was Built: J&K Official Recalls Helicopter Drop & Engineering Challenges I am recalling that memory when I brought machinery here on Army’s MI 17 Chopper for the Chenab Bridge construction project. There was no road connectivity here. It was a challenge for the Railways, said a Jammu & Kashmir official. Constructing the […]