Earthquake of magnitude 2.4 strikes Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir
KISHTWAR, April 16, 2025: A mild earthquake measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale struck Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir early Wednesday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at approximately 5:14 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), with its epicenter located at Latitude 33.18 N and Longitude 75.89 E, at […]
“Turning Garbage into Gold”: Farooq’s Mission to Clean Verinag & Inspire J&K’s Youth
“Turning Garbage into Gold”: Farooq’s Mission to Clean Verinag & Inspire J&K’s Youth Ideas take a person from one place to another. For this, Farooq sahab is an example for us. Mr Farooq demonstrated how the Waste composting machine in Verinag, Anantnag works automatically. In Verinag, the Samkiti committee is teaching the public about street […]
Say No to Drugs Before They Ruin You” — A Poet’s Plea to Save J&K’s Youth from Addiction
“Say No to Drugs Before They Ruin You” — A Poet’s Plea to Save J&K’s Youth from Addiction. Alcohol and all kinds of intoxicants have engulfed the entire world. Especially in our Jammu and Kashmir, it is entering very fast. In college, it is the duty of the professor to explain to the students and […]
Justice Arun Palli sworn in as chief justice of J&K and Ladakh high court
Jammu, April 16, 2025: Justice Arun Palli was administered the oath as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at a ceremony held at the Convention Centre in Jammu. The event was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, judges of the High Court, members of […]
J&K power sector surges as second highest revenue contributor with 67% growth
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The power sector in Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as the Union Territory’s second largest revenue generator, achieving a remarkable 67% revenue surge over the past four years, according to official records. Trailing only vehicle taxes, which grew by 96%, the sector’s robust performance highlights its pivotal role in fueling J&K’s […]
J&K launches 3 easy steps for a cleaner J&K campaign to promote sustainable practices
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has unveiled a new initiative, 3 Easy Steps for a Cleaner J&K, urging residents to adopt simple yet impactful habits to preserve the region’s pristine environment. The campaign focuses on three key actions: segregating waste, reducing littering, and refusing single-use plastics. Step one encourages households and […]
Vande Bharat Express successfully conducts trial run on Katra-Sangaldan section of USBRL
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: A trial run of the Vande Bharat Express was successfully conducted on the Katra-Sangaldan section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link in Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed. The high-speed train, stationed at Katra, underwent rigorous testing to ensure operational readiness on this critical stretch of the mega railway project. The Vande […]
Srinagar records second hottest april day in nearly eight decades at 30.4°C
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: Srinagar experienced its second highest maximum temperature ever recorded in April, reaching 30.4°C on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, according to the Meteorological Department . This temperature, 10.2°C above the seasonal average, marked the hottest April day in the city in nearly eight decades, with the all-time record of 31.1°C set on […]
PM Narendra Modi’s USBRL inauguration visit postponed
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The highly anticipated visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express on a section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link , a mega railway project, has been postponed, officials confirmed. No new date for the visit has been announced. Preparations for the PM’s visit were in […]
J&K Raj Bhavan hosts Himachal Diwas celebrations, led by J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, April 15, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Raj Bhavan hosted vibrant celebrations marking Himachal Diwas, a tribute to the rich legacy of Himachal Pradesh, fondly known as Devbhoomi. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led the event, extending heartfelt greetings to the people of Himachal and lauding the state’s natural splendor, spiritual depth, and cultural […]