J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates admin block, amphitheatre at Central University of Kashmir
Ganderbal, August 20: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Administrative Block and Amphitheatre at the Central University of Kashmir, Tulmulla Campus, Ganderbal. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised the vital contribution of academicians and students as India is poised for significant growth in the next two decades with the ultimate objective of […]
Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: J&K athletes aim for National Glory at Dal Lake
Srinagar, August 19, 2025 – The inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025, set to take place from August 21-23 at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, is poised to be a transformative event for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) athletes and the region’s sports tourism. Over 400 athletes from 36 states and Union Territories will […]
Omar Abdullah leads NEP-2020 push at Srinagar Education Conclave
Srinagar, August 20, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a robust, inclusive, and future-ready education system during the One-Day Educational Stakeholders Conclave on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Organised by the Directorate of School Education Kashmir […]
Baramulla boot camp: Empowering aspiring entrepreneurs
Srinagar/Jammu, August 20, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has launched a series of boot camps under the J&K Startup Idea Challenge, a flagship initiative aligned with the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27. Aimed at fostering entrepreneurial thinking and nurturing youth-led innovation, the boot camps kicked off on Tuesday across colleges and universities […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha addresses 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Srinagar, August 19, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha delivered a virtual inaugural address at the 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), emphasizing its role in developing human resources aligned with global changes. The event, held via video conference, celebrated the university’s legacy as a hub of knowledge, innovation, and […]
J&K Dy CM Surinder Choudhary visits relief camps, hospitals; assures full support to cloudburst-hit families
KATHUA, 19 AUGUST 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today visited the relief camp established at SIDCO Ghati Industrial Estate, Kathua to review arrangements for families affected by the recent cloudburst. During the visit, the Dy CM interacted with displaced families, listened to their concerns, and assured them of comprehensive government support. “The government stands […]
DC Ganderbal Jatin Kishore finalises arrangements for Annual Gangabal Yatra
GANDERBAL, AUGUST 19, 2025 : Deputy Commissioner Jatin Kishore chaired a meeting to review and finalise preparations for the upcoming Annual Gangabal Yatra. The Yatra is scheduled to commence on August 30, 2025, from Naranag, with the advance party proceeding to Gangabal on August 29. During the meeting, the DC took stock of arrangements regarding […]
Heavy rains and inclement weather keep Jammu schools shut
JAMMU, 19August, 2025: Schools remained shut for the second consecutive day on Tuesday across the Jammu division due to inclement weather, officials said. Heavy rainfall has lashed several districts, triggering flash floods in rivers and landslides that have obstructed numerous roads. The decision to keep schools closed was made in view of the ongoing adverse […]
Chasoti’s Lifeline: Ambulance driver saves over 60 amid deadly floods
CHASOTI , 19 August 2025: When the wall of water tore down the slopes above Chasoti at 12.30pm on August 14, ambulance driver Arif Rashid, 32, felt the sludge clutch at his knees and boulders roll past him. For a moment, he thought he would be dragged under. He clawed his way out and ran, […]
Sonamarg receives season’s first snowfall, ushering in early winter charm
Srinagar, August 19, 2025: The picturesque tourist destination of Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district experienced the season’s first snowfall on Monday, delighting visitors and signaling an early onset of winter in the Kashmir Valley. The light snowfall, recorded in the higher reaches of Sonamarg, including popular trekking spots like Vishansar and Nichnai, brought a […]