Waqf amendment bill sparks controversy in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, April 2, 2025 – The proposed Waqf Amendment Bill has sparked significant debate in Jammu and Kashmir, with prominent leaders expressing apprehension about its implications for the Muslim community. The bill, intended to reform the management of Waqf properties, has drawn criticism for allegedly singling out one religious group. Gulam Ali Khatana, a notable […]
Progressive farmer in Pulwama thrives with integrated dairy development scheme under HADP

Pulwama, April , 2 ,2025 – In the heart of Pulwama, a progressive farmer is reaping the rewards of the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme , transforming dairy farming into a sustainable and profitable venture. This initiative, launched by the Jammu and Kashmir government, is empowering farmers with modern techniques, […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha meets save youth save future foundation to boost youth empowerment

Srinagar, April 2, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha met with Shri Wajahat Farooq Bhat, Chairman of the Save Youth Save Future Foundation, and Shri Mudasir Dar, Zonal President of the foundation, at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar today to discuss transformative initiatives aimed at empowering the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha addresses Sharda University Alumni Meet in Srinagar, urges youth to drive nation-building

Srinagar, April 2, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha delivered an inspiring address at the Sharda University Alumni Meet held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar. Emphasising the pivotal role of youth in shaping the future, LG Sinha exhorted alumni to leverage the skills and knowledge acquired at Sharda University for nation-building and […]
Solar-powered savings: PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is transforming lives

In a transformative stride toward a sustainable and self-reliant future, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is illuminating lives across India. Launched in February 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this ambitious scheme aims to install rooftop solar panels in one crore households, providing up to 300 units of free electricity monthly. A beneficiary’s […]
Vande Bharat Express crosses Chenab Bridge, unlocking new era of connectivity on Jammu-Srinagar route

Srinagar, April 2, 2025 — In a landmark achievement for Indian Railways, the Vande Bharat Express has successfully crossed the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, during trial runs on the Jammu-Srinagar route. This milestone marks a significant leap toward enhanced connectivity, promising to boost trade, tourism, and growth opportunities across Jammu and Kashmir. […]
Festival Waste Pollutes, Pulwama Sweepers Urge People to Ditch Polythene for a Cleaner Environment

Festival Waste Pollutes, Pulwama Sweepers Urge People to Ditch Polythene for a Cleaner Environment A shopkeeper said in Pulwama district of Jammu & Kashmir that whether it is a festival of Hindus or Muslims or Sikhs, mostly polythenes are used and discarded as waste. But the Government should seriously think and ban it as polythenes […]
Grand Ganga Aarti celebrated at Teetwal, Kashmir on the banks of Kishenganga river

Teetwal, Kashmir, April 2, 2025 – A grand Ganga Aarti was performed on the serene banks of the Kishenganga River at Teetwal, near the Line of Control in Kashmir, marking a significant spiritual and cultural event. Organised by the Save Sharda Committee Kashmir on the eve of Navratras, the ceremony drew hundreds of devotees, including […]
Navratri at Vaishno Devi: Devotees overwhelmed by divine blessings & grand arrangements

Navratri at Vaishno Devi: Devotees Overwhelmed by Divine Blessings & Grand Arrangements I had the darshan of Maa Vaishno Devi on the day of Navratri and was blessed., said a devotee in Jammu & Kashmir. I had a very good darshan, there are very good arrangements. We stayed in the Bhawan and got pure food. […]
No need for UN office in Srinagar now, says LG Manoj Sinha; issue lies with external affairs ministry

Jammu, April 2, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated on Tuesday that there is no longer a need for a United Nations office in Srinagar, given the improved situation in Jammu and Kashmir. However, he clarified that the decision falls under the domain of the External Affairs Ministry , which holds […]