PM Narendra Modi meets astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to discuss space journey and Gaganyaan Mission
Kashmir, August 18, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s trailblazing astronaut, at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on Monday evening. The meeting focused on Shukla’s historic Axiom-4 mission, his experiences aboard the International Space Station (ISS), advancements in science and technology, and India’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission, set to […]
Torrential rains lash Kashmir valley, trigger widespread disruptions
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – Heavy rainfall battered the Kashmir Valley on Monday, causing waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and raising fears of flash floods and landslides across multiple districts. The Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts, warning of intense showers, potential mudslides, and hazardous conditions in vulnerable areas, with forecasts predicting continued rainfall through the […]
ICRISAT and SKUAST-Kashmir: Advancing climate-resilient agriculture in J&K
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – A high-level delegation from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), comprising Dr. Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General-Research, Dr. Damaris Odeny, and Dr. Manzoor A. Dar, met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday to discuss strategies for advancing climate-resilient agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation was accompanied by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor […]
Jahangir Ahmad shines at special olympics, honoured at Red Fort Independence Day 2025
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – Jahangir Ahmad, a specially-abled student from VMS Shafqat Special School in Jammu & Kashmir, has etched his name in history as the first athlete from the region to win medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, held in Turin, Italy, from March 8-15. Competing in the Snowshoeing events, […]
Light showers bring relief to Srinagar as rain clouds blanket the city
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 17, 2025 – Residents of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, woke up to light showers on Sunday, August 17, 2025, as rain clouds enveloped the city, offering a much-needed respite from the summer humidity. The gentle rainfall, accompanied by a pleasant breeze, brought relief to locals and tourists alike, creating a refreshing atmosphere in the picturesque valley.According to the Meteorological Centre […]
‘Hospital on Wheels’ delivers healthcare to remote Gundi Dharam village in Ramban
RAMBAN, AUGUST 17, 2025 – The District Administration Ramban, led by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, is enhancing healthcare access in remote areas through the “Hospital on Wheels” programme, bringing medical services directly to underserved communities in Jammu and Kashmir.On August 17, 2025, a mobile medical camp was held in Gundi Dharam village, Medical Block […]
Cloudburst, flash floods devastate Kishtwar, Kathua in J&K
JAMMU, August 17, 2025 – A series of catastrophic cloudbursts and flash floods have struck Kishtwar and Kathua districts in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming numerous lives and causing widespread destruction. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo provided updates on the ongoing crisis, detailing the devastating impact and the extensive rescue operations underway. Kishtwar Cloudburst: 61 Dead, 116 Rescued In Kishtwar, a massive cloudburst on August 14 triggered flash floods and landslides in Chasoti village, a key stop on […]
Kashmir’s bumper almond harvest uplifts farmers
Srinagar, August 17, 2025 – Kashmir’s almond industry is celebrating a bumper harvest this season, bringing significant income boosts to farmers across the region. The abundant yield, attributed to favorable weather conditions, has painted a vibrant picture in orchards, particularly in Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam, and Baramulla. However, challenges such as erratic weather patterns, competition from […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges full support for Kathua cloudburst relief efforts
Kashmir, August 17, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured comprehensive support from the Modi government to aid victims of a devastating cloudburst in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed seven lives and injured several others. The disaster, triggered by heavy rains, struck Jodh Ghati village and Janglote in Kathua district during the […]
Janmashtami Joy among Kashmiri Pandits
Kashmir , 16 August 2025-Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth, holds profound spiritual and cultural significance for the Kashmiri Pandit community. In Kashmir, this festival is known as ‘Zaram Satam’ and is observed with deep devotion and traditional rituals. Traditional Observances On Janmashtami, Kashmiri Pandits observe a day-long fast and visit the Thokur Kuth […]