J&K government bans pen drives in offices to strengthen cyber security
Srinagar, August 25, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has enforced an immediate ban on USB and pen drives in all government offices to enhance cyber security and safeguard sensitive data. Issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) under Commissioner Secretary M Raju, the directive applies to the Civil Secretariat in Jammu and Srinagar, Deputy […]
Youth Empowerment and Nation-Building: Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect at IUST
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora. The event, organised under the banner of MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat), reflected a significant step toward empowering the youth and involving them in the nation’s long-term developmental vision. In his […]
Khelo India Water Sports Festival: Mohsin Ali, Sajad & Muhammad Hussain Shine, bring laurels for J&K
Srinagar, August 23: Jammu & Kashmir’s young water sports athletes Mohsin Ali, Sajad Hussain, and Muhammad Hussain, hailing from humble backgrounds around Dal Lake, have brought glory to the Union Territory at the Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) 2025. Mohsin Ali clinched gold in K-1 1000 metre men’s kayaking, while Sajad secured silver in […]
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 […]