Lavender Festival 2026 in Bhaderwah | J&K Farmers Connect with Global Markets
Lavender Festival 2026 in Bhaderwah | J&K Farmers Connect with Global MarketsThe Lavender Festival 2026 was held at Bhaderwah, Jammu & Kashmir on June 6-7, 2026. The festival is unique as we observed a critical gap of market linkages, said Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSIR-IIIM. And we are hopeful that by the end of the […]
Rare summer snowfall delights tourists in Bhaderwah, offers relief from heat
Bhaderwah,June 12,2026- Tourists visiting the high-altitude areas of Bhaderwah were treated to a rare and picturesque spell of fresh summer snowfall, creating breathtaking landscapes and providing a welcome respite from the intense heat affecting large parts of the country. The unusual weather phenomenon transformed the upper reaches of Bhaderwah into a winter-like setting, attracting visitors […]
Udhampur farmers join Bhaderwah’s Lavender revolution
Udhampur, November 12,2025 — In a significant step towards empowering rural communities and enhancing farmers’ income, 40 farmers from Moungri, Udhampur were flagged off for a lavender cultivation training programme in Bhaderwah under the Government of India’s Aroma Mission. The initiative, part of the Purple Revolution, aims to promote high-value aromatic crops, generate employment opportunities […]
Indian Army lights up Bhaderwah homes under project Roshni
Bhaderwah, October 25, 2025: Kudos to the Indian Army! Under Project Roshni, the Rashtriya Rifles in Bhaderwah have distributed solar-powered searchlights to 150 families living near the dense forests of Dugga Valley. This initiative aims to enhance community safety and provide protection against wild animals during the harsh winter months. The solar-powered lights also assist […]
Daughters of the valley: Pinning down barriers in Bhaderwah’s historic girls’ dangal
Kashmir, October 12,2025-In the shadow of the Himalayas, Bhaderwah’s dusty akharas echoed with the roars of a crowd and the thuds of unyielding takedowns on October 12, 2025. Over 150 young wrestlers, including a trailblazing contingent of 60 girls from Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, stormed the mats in the “Shaheed-e-Azad: Daughters of the […]
J&K’s Shagufta Bano: First Woman Sarpanch Brings Roads, Water & Light to Manwa Panchayat
J&K’s Shagufta Bano: First Woman Sarpanch Brings Roads, Water & Light to Manwa Panchayat The first woman Sarpanch of Manwa Panchayat in Bhaderwah, Jammu & Kashmir, Shagufta Bano said, the schemes were all government but we developed our region. There was no water so we built a water reservoir. We built roads and transmitted electricity. […]
Yasha Mudgal reviews YSS Dept, boosts sports and youth initiatives in J&K
Jammu, September 04, 2025 – Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports (YSS), Yasha Mudgal, chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports at 09:48 PM IST today to evaluate departmental performance, strengthen youth engagement, and promote sports and extracurricular activities across Jammu & Kashmir.Mudgal directed the Director General (DG), YSS, to ensure year-round sports activities in all schools across the Union Territory. Emphasizing data-driven planning, […]
Torrential rains lash Bhaderwah, Doda for third straight day in J&K
Doda, September 4, 2025- In a relentless display of nature’s fury, heavy rainfall has pounded the picturesque Bhaderwah region in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), for the third consecutive day, leading to widespread disruptions and flood-like conditions. The incessant downpours, which began intensifying on September 2, have swollen local nallahs (streams) and rivers, prompting […]
Rain lashes Bhaderwah, Doda for second day
Bhaderwah, 3 September, 2025:Heavy rainfall continued to lash Bhaderwah and Doda for the second consecutive day, causing waterlogging, landslides, and disruption of normal life across several areas of Jammu and Kashmir. According to local reports, continuous rainfall in Doda and Bhaderwah has led to minor road blockages along key stretches, hampering vehicular movement. The slippery […]
Machail Mata Yatra
In the picturesque valleys of Bhaderwah, an extraordinary confluence of faith and devotion was witnessed today. Despite the recent cloudburst tragedy on the Machail Mata Yatra route in Kishtwar, the spirits of the devotees remained unshaken. Thousands of pilgrims, immersed in divine fervor, joined the sacred procession of the Chhadi Mubarak. The beats of drums, […]