DC Budgam Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat intensifies Anti-Drug campaign at 38th NCORD meeting
Budgam, August 20, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat , chaired the 38th District-Level Narco Coordination (NCORD) meeting to review and strengthen efforts against drug abuse in the district. The meeting focused on ongoing measures, including cannabis destruction, enforcement actions, and strategies to achieve a drug-free Budgam.Key Highlights of the 38th NCORD MeetingCannabis […]
Sonamarg receives season’s first snowfall, ushering in early winter charm
Srinagar, August 19, 2025: The picturesque tourist destination of Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district experienced the season’s first snowfall on Monday, delighting visitors and signaling an early onset of winter in the Kashmir Valley. The light snowfall, recorded in the higher reaches of Sonamarg, including popular trekking spots like Vishansar and Nichnai, brought a […]
DC Jammu reviews progress of Jammu-Akhnoor National Highway project
Jammu, August 18, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner Jammu Rakesh Minhas conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing Jammu-Akhnoor National Highway (NH-144A) project, inspecting key stretches across Package 1, Package 2, Package 3A, and Package 3B, covering areas such as Bhagwati Nagar, Ganesh Vihar, Muthi, Domana, Ambaran, Chak Singha, and Hanuman Chowk.General Manager of the Project Management Unit, […]
ICRISAT and SKUAST-Kashmir: Advancing climate-resilient agriculture in J&K
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – A high-level delegation from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), comprising Dr. Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General-Research, Dr. Damaris Odeny, and Dr. Manzoor A. Dar, met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday to discuss strategies for advancing climate-resilient agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation was accompanied by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor […]
Light showers bring relief to Srinagar as rain clouds blanket the city
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 17, 2025 – Residents of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, woke up to light showers on Sunday, August 17, 2025, as rain clouds enveloped the city, offering a much-needed respite from the summer humidity. The gentle rainfall, accompanied by a pleasant breeze, brought relief to locals and tourists alike, creating a refreshing atmosphere in the picturesque valley.According to the Meteorological Centre […]
‘Hospital on Wheels’ delivers healthcare to remote Gundi Dharam village in Ramban
RAMBAN, AUGUST 17, 2025 – The District Administration Ramban, led by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, is enhancing healthcare access in remote areas through the “Hospital on Wheels” programme, bringing medical services directly to underserved communities in Jammu and Kashmir.On August 17, 2025, a mobile medical camp was held in Gundi Dharam village, Medical Block […]
Kashmir’s bumper almond harvest uplifts farmers
Srinagar, August 17, 2025 – Kashmir’s almond industry is celebrating a bumper harvest this season, bringing significant income boosts to farmers across the region. The abundant yield, attributed to favorable weather conditions, has painted a vibrant picture in orchards, particularly in Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam, and Baramulla. However, challenges such as erratic weather patterns, competition from […]
The New Jammu & Kashmir – A Journey from Fear to Hope
Under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the new Jammu & Kashmir has transformed into a land of opportunity, growth, and unity. Jobs are being created, and economic assistance is reaching those who need it the most. This is no longer a place that embraces separatists, but one that embraces ordinary Kashmiris with warmth […]
LG Manoj Sinha hoists National Flag at Raj Bhavan on 79th Independence Day
Srinagar, August 15, 2025: On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hoisted the National Flag at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar, symbolizing the spirit of unity and patriotism. LG Sinha conveyed his heartfelt greetings and good wishes to all citizens, emphasizing the pride in saluting the tricolor as it soared high […]
J&K Bank partners with tricity builders for Mohali housing projects
SRINAGAR, August 15, 2025 – In a strategic move to expand its retail business beyond Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Bank has entered into tie-ups with two reputed builders in the Tricity region, Amayra Sky City and Amayra Trillium, both located in prime areas of Kharar, Mohali. The agreements, formalized at the bank’s Cluster Office in […]