J&K to add 200 new smart E-Buses, expand eco-friendly public transport to rural and tourist areas
Srinagar, June30,2026- The Jammu and Kashmir Government is set to significantly strengthen its public transportation network by adding 200 new smart electric buses to its existing fleet, aiming to improve connectivity in rural areas and tourist destinations while promoting sustainable and eco-friendly transport across the Union Territory. Officials said the procurement process for the […]
Anantnag police bust inter-district drug smuggling network, seize heroin worth ₹20 Crore
Anantnag, June 30, 2026: In a major success against narcotics trafficking, Anantnag Police arrested an alleged inter-district drug smuggler and seized heroin worth approximately ₹20 crore in the international market during a targeted anti-drug operation in south Kashmir. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police intercepted the accused and recovered a substantial quantity of heroin […]
Sarla Bhat murder case: Family says chargesheet brings delayed justice
Srinagar, June 30, 2026: More than three decades after the abduction and murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, her family has described the filing of a chargesheet against Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik as “justice delayed,” questioning its significance after 36 years. The State Investigation Agency (SIA) recently filed […]
One crore join Anti-Drug Drive in J&K; 646 held under NDPS Act
Srinagar, June 30,2026-Jammu and Kashmir’s ongoing 100-day “Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan” has emerged as one of the largest anti-drug awareness and enforcement campaigns ever undertaken in the Union Territory. Combining extensive public outreach with an aggressive crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the campaign has witnessed the participation of more than one crore people while resulting in […]
International buyer-seller meet in Srinagar opens global trade opportunities for Kashmir entrepreneurs
Srinagar, June 30,2026-The two-day International Buyer-Seller Meet in Srinagar has emerged as a major platform for promoting trade and exports from Jammu and Kashmir, bringing together local entrepreneurs, exporters, artisans, and international buyers to forge new business partnerships and strengthen global market linkages. The event aims to showcase Kashmir’s internationally acclaimed products, including handicrafts, handloom, […]
Jammu administration begins Amarnath Yatra token process
Kashmir, June 30,2026-The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026 has officially entered its final preparatory phase as the Jammu administration commenced the token distribution process for registered pilgrims ahead of the departure of the first batch of devotees. A large number of pilgrims gathered at designated token distribution centres in Jammu to collect their tokens, reflecting […]
Strings of heritage: Bandipora artisan keeps centuries-old Rabab craft alive
Bandipora, June 29,2026-In the picturesque district of Bandipora, a skilled artisan is keeping alive the centuries-old tradition of Rabab making, preserving a rich cultural legacy that has echoed through Kashmir’s history for generations. The Rabab, a traditional stringed musical instrument known for its warm and soulful sound, holds a special place in the musical heritage […]
LG Manoj Sinha launches Swachh Yatra campaign for Amarnath Yatra 2026
Ramban, June 29,2026-The newly constructed 3.5-km AT-03 South Bound Tunnel on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is set to be opened for traffic in the coming days, providing commuters with a safer, faster, and all-weather route ahead of the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026. The tunnel connects Panthyal to Digdool, bypassing the accident-prone Khooni Nala and […]
National pulse polio campaign: Reasi aims for 100% coverage of 59,462 children
Reasi, June 29,2026-The Health Department in Reasi has intensified the second phase of the National Pulse Polio Campaign, launching an extensive door-to-door drive to ensure that every child below the age of five receives life-saving polio drops. Health teams have been visiting households across the district to reach children aged 0–5 years, with special focus […]
Lavender Festival 2026 in Bhaderwah | J&K Farmers Connect with Global Markets
Lavender Festival 2026 in Bhaderwah | J&K Farmers Connect with Global MarketsThe Lavender Festival 2026 was held at Bhaderwah, Jammu & Kashmir on June 6-7, 2026. The festival is unique as we observed a critical gap of market linkages, said Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSIR-IIIM. And we are hopeful that by the end of the […]