J&K LG Manoj Sinha marks UP Foundation Day 2026
Jammu , January 24,2026-: Jammu’s Lok Bhavan hosted grand celebrations on Saturday to mark Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day, attended by Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, who extended his heartiest greetings to the people of Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, LG Sinha paid tribute to the state’s luminaries, freedom fighters, and revolutionaries, acknowledging their pivotal role […]
Banihal dressed in white as train glides through
Banihal , January 24,2026-: A breathtaking scene unfolded in Banihal as the Banihal–Baramulla passenger train glided through a landscape completely blanketed in snow following fresh and heavy snowfall across the region. The snowfall transformed the entire area into a pristine white expanse, creating a picture-perfect setting for locals and travellers alike. Snow-laden trees, tracks, and […]
Kashmir’s traditional copper Naqashi craft faces decline amid falling demand
Srinagar, January 24,2026- Kashmir’s centuries-old Copper Naqashi craft, including the traditional art of Samavaar making, is steadily declining as cheap machine-made products flood the market and demand for handcrafted copperware continues to fall. Artisans associated with the craft say the rise of mass-produced alternatives has severely affected their livelihood, making it difficult for traditional copper […]
Gulmarg readies for mega winter events as ski slopes set to reopen
Gulmarg, January 24,2026- Asia’s premier ski destination, Gulmarg, is gearing up for a series of mega winter events as its famed ski slopes are scheduled to reopen from Sunday, following fresh snowfall and improved weather conditions. Officials said that all major skiing areas, including the upper reaches accessed through the Gondola Phase-II, will be operational […]
Samba street vendors receive credit cards under PM SVANidhi scheme
Samba, In a significant boost to local entrepreneurship, street vendors in Samba district received credit cards under the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme. The initiative aims to provide financial support and encourage digital transactions among street vendors across the country. District Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan, personally handed over the credit cards […]
Pulwama’s Entrepreneur Starts Organic Fertiliser Unit, Sees District-Wide Demand
Pulwama’s Entrepreneur Starts Organic Fertiliser Unit, Sees District-Wide Demand For ten years I have worked as a Biotechnology teacher. My younger brother is M Sc in Biotechnology. He gave a suggestion to start an organic fertiliser unit in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. So we started in 2018. We started a small vermi compost unit. The […]
DC Baramulla reviews snow clearance operations to ensure safe road movement
Baramulla,January 23,2026-Deputy Commissioner Minga sherpa conducted a field visit to review ongoing snow clearance operations across Baramulla district. During the inspection, he directed all executing agencies to work on a war footing to ensure the early restoration of roads and the safe movement of traffic in snow-affected areas. The DC emphasised that prompt and coordinated […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha wishes Happy Basant Panchami & Saraswati Puja
Kashmir, January 23,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu & Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. In his message, he wished that the festival brings new energy, joy, peace, knowledge, and prosperity into the lives of all residents. He prayed that Goddess Saraswati, […]
First snowfall brings joy to Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir
Kishtwar, January 23,2026- The residents of Kishtwar welcomed the first snowfall of the year with excitement and joy as the town and surrounding areas were blanketed in fresh snow. The snowfall has transformed the landscape, creating a picturesque winter scene across the district. Speaking about the weather, a local girl said, “This is the first […]
Government launches helicopter service for remote areas of Kupwara and Bandipora
Srinagar, January 23,2026- In a significant move to improve connectivity in the Kupwara and Bandipora districts, the Jammu & Kashmir government has launched a dedicated helicopter service for residents of remote and hard-to-reach areas. The initiative aims to facilitate faster travel, emergency services, and better access to administrative and healthcare facilities. The helicopter service will […]