J&K LG Manoj Sinha addresses 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Srinagar, August 19, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha delivered a virtual inaugural address at the 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), emphasizing its role in developing human resources aligned with global changes. The event, held via video conference, celebrated the university’s legacy as a hub of knowledge, innovation, and […]
Cloudburst, flash floods devastate Kishtwar, Kathua in J&K
JAMMU, August 17, 2025 – A series of catastrophic cloudbursts and flash floods have struck Kishtwar and Kathua districts in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming numerous lives and causing widespread destruction. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo provided updates on the ongoing crisis, detailing the devastating impact and the extensive rescue operations underway. Kishtwar Cloudburst: 61 Dead, 116 Rescued In Kishtwar, a massive cloudburst on August 14 triggered flash floods and landslides in Chasoti village, a key stop on […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges full support for Kathua cloudburst relief efforts
Kashmir, August 17, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured comprehensive support from the Modi government to aid victims of a devastating cloudburst in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed seven lives and injured several others. The disaster, triggered by heavy rains, struck Jodh Ghati village and Janglote in Kathua district during the […]
BSF heroes honoured: 16 Gallantry medals awarded for Operation Sindoor
NEW DELHI, August 14, 2025 – On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, sixteen Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been honored with gallantry medals for their exceptional bravery and unmatched valor during Operation Sindoor, a military operation conducted from May 7 to 10, 2025, targeting terrorist and military facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied […]
Pakistan seeks to derail J&K’s progress, undermine India’s unity: LG Manoj Sinha
Anantnag, July 7, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha accused Pakistan of attempting to disrupt the region’s developmental progress and sow discord among communities, emphasising the need for unity to counter these efforts. Speaking at an event in Anantnag, LG Manoj Sinha highlighted Pakistan’s alleged role in fostering terrorism and destabilising Jammu and […]
J&K tourism thrives Post-Pahalgam Attack: A family’s fearless journey
Jammu, June 25, 2025 – A family from Lucknow, initially apprehensive about visiting Jammu and Kashmir after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives, completed a seven-day tour of the region, describing it as a safe and transformative experience. Encouraged by assurances of robust security provided by the Indian […]
Srinagar hits season’s hottest day at 31.5°C amid heatwave in J&K
Srinagar, May 18, 2025: The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, recorded its hottest day of the season on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with temperatures soaring to 31.5°C, as reported by the Kashmir News Observer . This marked a significant spike in heatwave conditions across parts of J&K UT, with the Meteorological Department noting […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah orders safe shelters for border residents amid escalating tensions
Srinagar, May 9, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed officials to prioritise the construction and reinforcement of safe shelters for residents living along the Line of Control and International Border , as India-Pakistan tensions intensify following India’s Operation Sindoor. The directive was issued during a series of emergency meetings held on […]
BSF foils infiltration attempt along Jammu & Kashmir’s Samba border
Samba, May 9, 2025: The Border Security Force successfully thwarted a significant infiltration attempt by suspected terrorists along the International Border in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, on the night of May 8, 2025. The incident, reported around 11:00 PM, occurred amidst escalating India-Pakistan tensions following India’s Operation Sindoor, a series of retaliatory strikes on […]
Amit Shah speaks to Chiefs of Border guarding forces amid heightened tension with Pakistan
Kashmir, May 9, 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened an urgent meeting with the chiefs of India’s border guarding forces, including the Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police , Sashastra Seema Bal , and Central Industrial Security Force , to strengthen security along the nation’s borders. The discussions come in the wake of […]