Amarnath Yatra 2025 begins July 3
Srinagar, April 13, 2025: The annual Amarnath Yatra, one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimages, is set to commence on July 3, 2025, and will continue until August 19, 2025, as announced by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri. The 48-day pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave Shrine, located at 3,880 meters in the Himalayas of […]
Kashmir’s mustard production surges by 36,000 MT in 2025, boosting agricultural self-reliance
Srinagar, April 13, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir’s agriculture sector is witnessing a remarkable transformation, with mustard production projected to reach 143,476.9 metric tonnes in 2025, a significant increase of 36,000 MT compared to last year’s 107,476.9 MT. This surge, driven by expanded cultivation and the adoption of high-yielding seed varieties, is reducing the region’s […]
J&k LG Manoj Sinha extends Ram Navami greetings to the people of Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu, April 05, 2025 – On the eve of Ram Navami, Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir , ahead of the festival’s celebration on Sunday, April 06, 2025. In a message, he emphasised the significance of the occasion, stating, “On the auspicious […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha attends 8th Purvanchal Festival ‘Maati’ in Delhi, celebrates region’s cultural legacy
Jammu, March 29, 2025: Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the 8th edition of the Purvanchal Festival “Maati” in Delhi . In his address, he congratulated the Maati Trust for providing a platform to showcase the culture, arts, and ideas of Purvanchal. LG Manoj Sinha highlighted that Purvanchal has enriched India’s diverse […]
Jal Shakti Baramulla marks World Water Day 2025 with Minga Sherpa for water conservation
Baramulla, March 22, 2025 – The Jal Shakti Department in Baramulla marked World Water Day 2025 with a series of events aimed at promoting water conservation and raising awareness about sustainable water management. Held on Saturday, the celebrations aligned with the global theme of glacier preservation, as highlighted by the United Nations, and the nationwide […]
Free health check-up camps launched for self help groups across J&K
Srinagar, March 20, 2025 – Under the leadership of Mission Director Dr Shubhra Sharma, the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission has initiated a series of free health check-up camps across the Union Territory, in collaboration with the J&K Health Department. This ambitious program targets the Self Help Groups associated with JKRLM, aiming to enhance […]
Sonamarg sees surge in tourist arrivals in 2025, boosted by infrastructure upgrades
Sonamarg, March 17, 2025– The picturesque hill station of Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district has witnessed a remarkable increase in tourist arrivals during the first two months of 2025, with over 1.33 lakh visitors flocking to the region. This surge, reported by local authorities, underscores the growing appeal of Sonamarg as a premier […]
SMC initiates dewatering Operations amid heavy rainfall in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 15, 2025 – As heavy rainfall lashed Srinagar City on Saturday, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) swiftly mobilized its workforce and machinery to combat waterlogging across various neighborhoods. The intense downpour, which began early in the day, prompted immediate action from SMC teams, who were deployed to “ground zero” for dewatering operations to […]
J&k Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assures swift conclusion of JKAS exams amid syllabus finalisation.
Jammu, March 15, 2025 – In a recent session of the Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister addressed concerns raised by an Honorable MLA regarding delays in the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) departmental examinations. The Chief Minister acknowledged the setbacks but assured lawmakers that the process is now nearing completion. Responding to the question, […]
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to conclude extended mission as crew-10 arrives at ISS
Kashmir | March 15, 2025 -NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station for over nine months, are finally nearing the end of their extended mission. On Friday, March 14, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-10 mission from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, sending a new team of […]