CM Omar Abdullah launches project 13 13 for women’s healthcare in Jammu
Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, July 16, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated Project 13 13 at National Hospital in Jammu, marking a significant milestone in providing affordable and quality healthcare tailored for women in Jammu and Kashmir. The pioneering initiative, aimed at making surgical interventions accessible, allows women to undergo surgeries for as […]
Lotus flowers bloom again in Kashmir’s Wular Lake after 30 Years: A triumph of conservation
Bandipora, Jammu & Kashmir, July 16, 2025 – In a remarkable ecological comeback, Wular Lake, Asia’s second-largest freshwater lake, is witnessing the vibrant bloom of lotus flowers after nearly three decades of absence. This resurgence, celebrated by locals and environmentalists alike, is a testament to the dedicated conservation efforts led by the Wular Conservation and […]
Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary assigned additional charge as Civil Aviation Commissioner
Srinagar, July 16, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has appointed Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, IAS (AGMUT:2009), as the Civil Aviation Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir, assigning him additional responsibilities to streamline the region’s aviation sector. This decision, announced via an official order from the General Administration Department (GAD), entrusts Dr. Choudhary with overseeing critical […]
DDC Reasi approves 122 youth entrepreneurship cases under Mission YUVA
Reasi, July 16, 2025 – District Development Commissioner (DDC) Nidhi Malik chaired a pivotal meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for Mission YUVA, approving 122 youth entrepreneurship cases to empower local youth in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative, aimed at combating unemployment and fostering sustainable self-employment, provides financial assistance and mentorship to […]
BSF Seema Praharis bolster security for Amarnath Yatra 2025
Srinagar, July 16, 2025 – The Border Security Force (BSF), known as Seema Praharis, has significantly ramped up its presence along the Amarnath Yatra routes to ensure the safety of pilgrims heading to the holy cave shrine at 3,880 meters in the south Kashmir Himalayas. Deployed at sensitive points across the Pahalgam and Baltal routes, […]
Omar Abdullah inaugurates 120-Bed block at bone & joint hospital, Barzulla
Srinagar, July 16, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated a 120-bedded state-of-the-art additional block at the Bone & Joint Hospital, Barzulla, Srinagar, marking a significant milestone in strengthening specialised healthcare infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. The event, attended by key dignitaries including Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Minister for Health & Medical Education […]
Bandipora man loses ₹1.5 Cr to online gaming, warns others
Bandipora, July 16, 2025 – In a heart-wrenching tale of loss, a young man from Bandipora district in north Kashmir has become a cautionary example of the devastating effects of online gaming addiction. Having lost approximately Rs 1.5 crore to a betting game called Aviator, the man now stands empty-handed, stripped of his life savings, […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025 surpasses 2.34 lakh pilgrims amid robust security
Srinagar, July 16, 2025 — The annual Amarnath Yatra, a significant Hindu pilgrimage to the sacred cave shrine of Lord Shiva in the Kashmir Himalayas, has crossed the 2.34 lakh pilgrim mark since its commencement on July 3, 2025. Despite overcast weather and heightened security concerns following a terror attack earlier this year, devotees continue […]
Sawan Devotion at Amarnath Cave
Sawan Devotion at Amarnath Cave In the month of Sawan, devotees perform the Abhishek of Bhole Baba with great enthusiasm. They offer him various kinds of ornaments. Baba is adorned with fruits, clothes, jewellery etc. Devotees receive Baba’s infinite power and blessings. Bhole baba is very innocent. Baba Barfani is so kind, he neither looks […]
J&K enters golden era under LG Manoj Sinha’s inclusive vision
Srinagar, July 15, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a transformative phase, heralded as its “golden era” by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who has prioritised equal opportunities for the region’s long-neglected communities, including the poor, farmers, youth, and women. Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Bharat Sanrachna J&K 2025’ exhibition and public outreach initiative in […]