Baramulla’s Nasir Ajaz earns spot in India Volleyball camp
Baramulla, September 2, 2025 – In a remarkable achievement that has filled the sports fraternity in Jammu and Kashmir with pride, Nasir Ajaz Sofi, a talented young spiker from Baramulla district, has been selected for the prestigious India Volleyball Camp organized by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). The camp, aimed at shortlisting the best […]
Baramulla’s Ishrat Akhtar shines at Gwalior wheelchair basketball championship
Baramulla, September 2, 2025 – When the 9th National Wheelchair Basketball Championship tipped off in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on September 1, the court buzzed with determination and athletic spirit. Among the competitors was Ishrat Akhtar, the 26-year-old wheelchair basketball star from the outskirts of Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir, who rolled onto the court not under […]
Doda health department launches Medical Camps across blocks from Sept 2–6 post-floods
Doda, September 2, 2025 – In response to the devastating flash floods and heavy rainfall that have battered the Doda district and surrounding areas in recent weeks, the Health Department of Doda has announced a comprehensive initiative to organize free medical camps across all blocks from September 2 to 6, 2025. The move aims to provide […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews J&K security, reaffirms zero tolerance for terrorism
Jammu, September 2, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted a comprehensive review of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during a high-level meeting at Raj Bhavan here on Monday, reiterating the Central government’s unwavering zero-tolerance policy against terrorism under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chairing the session, Shah directed all […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauds security forces for ensuring safe and successful Amarnath Yatra
Jammu, September 2, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah commended the security agencies and the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Union Territory (UT) administration on Monday for ensuring the successful and incident-free completion of the annual Amarnath Yatra. Over 4 lakh pilgrims safely completed the sacred pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine in the Himalayas, despite […]
DC Bandipora Indu Kanwal Chib orders phased traffic strategy, focuses on Gulshan Chowk
Bandipora, September 1, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, chaired a high-level meeting of officers on Monday to comprehensively review traffic management strategies in Bandipora town, focusing on alleviating congestion and ensuring smoother mobility for residents. The session highlighted the need for coordinated inter-departmental efforts amid growing vehicular traffic and urban challenges.During the meeting, […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir assesses HADP, CSS, CAPEX; urges timely fund utilisation
Srinagar, September 1, 2025 – Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today chaired a comprehensive meeting at the Agriculture Complex in Lalmandi to assess the physical and financial achievements under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP), Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs), and NABARD-funded initiatives. The gathering aimed to ensure effective implementation and optimal […]
Glacial lake outburst floods endanger Kishtwar, report cautions
Jammu, August 31, 2025 – A comprehensive risk assessment has issued a stark warning about the escalating danger of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, highlighting severe threats to human lives, critical infrastructure, and the region’s fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The GLOF Management Plan for Kishtwar 2024-25, released recently, identifies multiple high-risk areas and urges immediate action […]
J&K’s sporting milestones amid challenges: PM Narendra Modi in #MannKiBaat
Kashmir, August 31, 2025 – In a heartening address during the 125th episode of his monthly radio programme #MannKiBaat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Jammu and Kashmir’s (#JammuAndKashmir) resilience by spotlighting two extraordinary sporting achievements that have emerged despite the recent devastation caused by floods and heavy rains. These milestones, often overshadowed by natural calamities, underscore the […]
BIS facilitates NITS Srinagar students visit to Pulwama Steel Plant
Srinagar, August 31, 2025 – In a significant step towards bridging the gap between academic learning and industrial practices, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has organized an educational industrial visit for students of the National Institute of Technology Srinagar (NITSgr) to the newly established steel plant in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative aims to […]