DC Budgam distributes PMAY-U 2.0 sanction letters to beneficiaries
Kashmir, November 22,2025-Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat (IAS), distributed PMAY-Urban 2.0 sanction letters to 16 beneficiaries of Municipal Committee Chadoora and 14 beneficiaries of Municipal Committee Budgam, marking a significant step toward improving urban housing access in the district. During the distribution ceremony, the DC directed Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to ensure the […]
Amit Shah vows tough action: ‘Every infiltrator will be removed’
Kashmir, November 21,2025-Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the Government of India’s firm stance on national security, stating that the Centre is committed to identifying and removing every illegal infiltrator from the country. Addressing a public gathering, Shah said, “Ek ek ghuspatiye ko chun chun kar bahar nikalenge,” underscoring the government’s resolve to strengthen border […]
Centre raises MGNREGA limit to 150 days for J&K
Kashmir, November 21,2025- The Government of India has approved an increase in the number of person-days under the MGNREGA scheme to 150 days for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, marking a significant boost to rural employment and livelihood generation across the region. The enhancement, aimed at strengthening rural development, is expected to benefit […]
J&K HC gets tough on narcotics: Bail denied to accused after 4 years in Jail
Kashmir, November 22, 2025-The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has dismissed the bail application of an accused who has been in incarceration for the last four years in a case registered under the NDPS Act, observing that drug traffickers inflict a deadly blow on the youth and pose a grave threat to society. The court […]
‘Know Your Artisan’ exhibition begins at SK Park Srinagar
Kashmir, November 22, 2025-The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom today inaugurated a three-day “Know Your Artisan” exhibition at Sher-e-Kashmir Park, Srinagar, bringing together skilled local artisans from across the Kashmir Valley. The event showcases a diverse range of handmade crafts, traditional techniques and centuries-old artistry, offering visitors a closer look at the craftsmanship that defines […]
J&K EDI startups gain global spotlight at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025
Kashmir , November 22, 2025-Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (J&K EDI)–incubated startups made a strong mark at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, drawing significant interest from global investors, tech leaders and industry delegations. Showcasing innovations across agri-tech, AI-driven services, renewable energy and smart governance solutions, the J&K pavilion emerged as a key attraction at […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha launches 133-House rehabilitation project in Poonch
Poonch , November 21,2025 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha arrived at Dak Bungalow, Poonch, to lay the foundation stone for a major rehabilitation project aimed at supporting families affected by Operation Sindoor and recent floods in the region. The initiative marks a significant step toward ensuring secure housing, improved infrastructure, and long-term rehabilitation for the […]
Gulmarg hosts 72nd divisional-level cooperative week celebrations
Gulmarg, November 20,2025: The Cooperative Department of Jammu & Kashmir today organised the Divisional-Level event of the 72nd All India Cooperative Week in Gulmarg, bringing together cooperative leaders, officers, and stakeholders from across the Union Territory. The event was held under the theme “Cooperatives as Vehicles for Atmanirbhar Bharat” and was presided over by Commissioner […]
Kashmir braces for first flakes: Light snow likely on dec 2–3
Kashmir, November 21,2025-The Jammu & Kashmir Meteorological Department has forecast light snow across parts of the Kashmir Valley on December 2–3, signalling a possible shift towards colder winter conditions. According to the MeT Department, higher reaches of the Valley are expected to receive light snowfall, while plains may witness cloudy weather, a dip in temperatures, […]
In big conservation push, J&K LG Manoj Sinha inducts two MLAs into wildlife board
Kashmir, November 21,2025: In a significant move aimed at strengthening environmental governance, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has appointed two Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to the J&K Wildlife Board, reinforcing the Union Territory’s commitment to wildlife protection and ecological conservation. The inclusion of the MLAs is expected to enhance legislative participation in key policy […]