Digital payments transform local markets as UPI adoption rises across Udhampur
Udhampur, July 13,2026- Digital payments are witnessing rapid growth across Udhampur district, with an increasing number of small traders and street vendors embracing QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions. The shift towards cashless payments is making everyday business faster, more secure, and more convenient for both vendors and customers. Local shopkeepers and vendors […]
Rajouri’s daughter makes history, becomes first girl from district to join Merchant Navy
Rajouri, July 13,2026-In a remarkable achievement for Jammu & Kashmir, 18-year-old Tanvi Sharma has become the first girl from Rajouri district to join the Merchant Navy, setting an inspiring example for young women across the region. Hailing from a village located near the Line of Control (LoC), Tanvi’s journey from a border area to a […]
Chenab Bridge emerges as major attraction for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Pilgrims in Reasi
Reasi , July 13,2026- The world’s highest railway arch bridge, the Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, has become a major attraction for pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Thousands of devotees travelling through the region are making brief stops to witness the engineering marvel towering above the Chenab River. The bridge has […]
Pashtun village in Anantnag earns new identity through watermelon cultivation
Anantnag, July 13,2026-Cheki-Ishardas, a Pashto-speaking village near Anantnag in South Kashmir, has transformed into a thriving hub of watermelon cultivation, with the fruit becoming the village’s primary cash crop and a symbol of its changing agricultural landscape. The journey began in 2008 when progressive farmer Muhammad Aslam Khan introduced watermelon cultivation in the village. […]
Pilgrim hails excellent Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra facilities
Banihal, July 13,2026- A devotee undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra for the third consecutive year has praised the Jammu and Kashmir Administration for the improved arrangements, describing this year’s pilgrimage as one of the most comfortable and well-organised experiences. Speaking at Banihal, the pilgrim expressed satisfaction with the facilities provided for yatris, saying, “Everything […]
7,754 Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims leave Jammu in fresh convoy under tight security
Jammu, July 13,2026- A fresh batch of 7,754 pilgrims embarked on the sacred Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu on Monday under comprehensive multi-layered security arrangements. The pilgrims left in a convoy of escorted vehicles during the early hours, heading towards the twin base camps of Baltal in Ganderbal […]
LG Manoj Sinha urges youth to uphold Lal Ded’s legacy
Srinagar, July 12,2026-Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called upon the younger generation to preserve and promote India’s rich spiritual, scientific, and cultural heritage while addressing the Lal Ded Literature Awards and the release of Dr. Vaidehi Taman’s new book, “Lal Ded: The Mother of Kashmir.” Speaking at the event, the Lieutenant […]
Srinagar tourism gets a boost as tourists enjoy shikara rides on Dal Lake
Srinagar, July 12,2026-Pleasant weather in Srinagar attracted a large number of tourists to the iconic Dal Lake on Sunday, where visitors were seen enjoying traditional Shikara rides amid picturesque surroundings. The favourable weather conditions and scenic beauty of the valley have led to a noticeable increase in tourist activity, providing a significant boost to […]
Fresh batch of 9,153 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath Shrine
Jammu, July 12,2026- A fresh batch of 9,153 pilgrims, including 2,345 women, departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu early Sunday to undertake the sacred Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 in the south Kashmir Himalayas. According to officials, the pilgrims left in a well-coordinated convoy under comprehensive security arrangements for the twin routes […]
IIS officer trainees meet LG Manoj Sinha, discuss role of credible communication in digital era
Srinagar, July 11,2026- A group of 16 Indian Information Service (IIS) Officer Trainees, Group ‘B’ of the 2023 Batch, called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar on Friday. The trainees were accompanied by Shri Qazi Salman, Director, Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar, during their visit. The Lieutenant Governor extended his […]