LG Manoj Sinha BSF visit: Praises border personnel
Jammu, August 20, 2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Karol Krishna, a border village in Kathua district, as part of the government’s continuing outreach under the Vibrant Village Programme-Phase 2 (VVP-2). Karol Krishna, along with five neighbouring villages — Rathua, Gujjar Chak, Gajnal, Bobiya and Kadiyala — falls under the scheme, which aims to transform […]
Sericulture in Kashmir: Bandipora transforms rural livelihoods
Bandipora, August 20,2026- Sericulture in Bandipora is driving a quiet but significant transformation across north Kashmir, with hundreds of rural families building sustainable livelihoods through mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing and cocoon production.Amid the orchards and paddy fields of north Kashmir, a quieter but equally significant transformation is underway — one measured not in apples or […]
Pulwama night cricket: 20,000+ turn up for massive event
Pulwama, August 20,2026- In a district once synonymous with conflict and unrest, floodlights lit up the Pulwama Sports Stadium as more than 20,000 spectators packed the venue for a night cricket tournament featuring 10 teams — the latest sign of a sporting revival sweeping South Kashmir. A Stadium Bursting at the Seams The tournament, part of […]
Abid Hussain Mir: Young innovator from Beerwah
Beerwah, August 20,2026- In the quiet village of Wanihama, tucked inside Budgam’s Beerwah tehsil, a Class 12 student is proving that innovation doesn’t need a laboratory in a big city — just a sharp eye for problems that others walk past every day. Abid Hussain Mir, a student at Boys Higher Secondary School Beerwah, has already […]
Mission YUVA Budgam: DLIC approves 230 cases to boost youth employment
Budgam , August 19,2026- DLIC Budgam approves 230 cases verified by the Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) under Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan), in a significant push towards boosting employment opportunities for youth across the district. The decision was taken during a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC), Budgam, chaired by District Development […]
DC Anantnag reviews arrangements for Chhari Mubarak 2026
Anantnag, August 19,2026- DC Anantnag reviewed arrangements for the sacred procession of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra at a meeting held at the DC Office in Anantnag. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag and Yatra Officer for the Pahalgam Axis, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive meeting at the DC Office here to review […]
International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir 2026: Preparations underway
Srinagar , August 19 ,2026 – The International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) is set to make its debut from September 7 to 10, 2026, with preparations underway across Srinagar and Jammu. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday convened a high-level review meeting to assess arrangements for the four-day cinematic showcase.With just over two […]
Sergio Gor Kashmir visit: US Ambassador meets Omar Abdullah
Kashmir, August 19,2026- Sergio Gor Kashmir visit marks a significant diplomatic moment for India-US relations as the United States Ambassador to India visits Jammu and Kashmir for the first time since assuming office. His Jammu and Kashmir visit marks a fresh chapter as the US ambassador calls J&K an important part of India and signals […]
Doda T20 victory draws huge crowd at Cricket Stadium
Doda, August 19,2026- It was a day of double celebration for the sporting fraternity of Doda, as a commanding T20 victory on the field coincided with a major boost off it, with the announcement of ₹20 lakh for the installation of stadium lighting — a development set to significantly enhance the district’s sporting infrastructure for years […]
SMVDU Foundation Day: 5 Key highlights of LG Manoj Sinha’s vision
Jammu, August 19,2026- SMVDU Foundation Day celebrations marked the 23rd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, where Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha outlined a vision for research, innovation and nation-building. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 23rd Foundation Day celebrations of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), where he felicitated achievers and delivered […]