Boost for fishers as ice boxes distributed
Budgam, January 20,2026-Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat (IAS), on Tuesday distributed 253 ice boxes among fishers and fish farmers under the Jammu and Kashmir Competitive Improvement Project (JKCIP), aimed at reducing post-harvest losses, improving hygiene standards, and enhancing incomes in the fisheries sector. The initiative is part of the administration’s broader efforts to […]
DC Budgam distributes PMAY-U 2.0 sanction letters to beneficiaries
Kashmir, November 22,2025-Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat (IAS), distributed PMAY-Urban 2.0 sanction letters to 16 beneficiaries of Municipal Committee Chadoora and 14 beneficiaries of Municipal Committee Budgam, marking a significant step toward improving urban housing access in the district. During the distribution ceremony, the DC directed Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to ensure the […]
Special train service from Budgam to Katra flagged off for passengers
Srinagar, September 20, 2025: The Railways today launched a special train service from Budgam to Katra, providing a convenient travel facility for passengers of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said the new Budgam–Katra train will greatly benefit devotees visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, while also enhancing connectivity between Kashmir and Jammu regions. The service […]
Kashmiri apples gain lifeline as railways launch special parcel vans to Delhi and Jammu
SRINAGAR, 11 September ,2025 — In a significant boost to Kashmir’s horticulture sector, Indian Railways launched two dedicated parcel vans on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to transport Kashmiri apples from Budgam station to Delhi and Jammu. This initiative aims to provide a faster, safer, and more reliable alternative to the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44), which […]
Kanihama’s weaving legacy celebrated with virtual inauguration of Handloom Craft Village
Budgam, September 11, 2025 – In a landmark moment for Kashmir’s rich textile heritage, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of Textiles, Government of India, virtually inaugurated the Handloom Craft Village in Kanihama, Budgam district, honoring the region’s centuries-old tradition of Kani shawl weaving. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Textiles, marks a significant step in preserving and […]
CRPF 35th Battalion’s Civic Action Programme boosts education in Budgam
Budgam, September 10,2025 – The 35th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), stationed in Humama, Budgam, has been actively engaging in community outreach through the Government of India’s Civic Action Programme (CAP). As part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with local communities and promote socio-economic development, the battalion has initiated programs aimed […]
Srinagar triumphs at Provincial Wushu Girls U-17, U-19 championship in Budgam
Budgam, J&K, September 10, 2025 — The District Srinagar team clinched the top spot at the Inter-District Provincial Level Wushu Championship for Under-17 and Under-19 Girls, held at the sports grounds of Narbal Sunderabad in Budgam district. Organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu & Kashmir, the two-day event, concluding on September 9, showcased exceptional talent and fierce competition among […]
Schools reopen across Kashmir after weather disruptions, safety measures ensured
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, September 8, 2025: Schools across the Kashmir Valley resumed operations today, welcoming students back to classrooms after days of closure due to inclement weather, including heavy rainfall and flash floods. The reopening marks a return to normalcy for academic activities, with authorities confirming that robust safety measures are in place to […]
IMCT evaluates flood damage in Budgam, focuses on relief and resilience
Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, September 8, 2025: An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), deployed by the Union Government, visited Budgam district to evaluate the extensive damages caused by recent flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides. The team, led by Col. K.P. Singh, Joint Secretary & Advisor (Ops & Comm), NDMA, included senior officials from various ministries, such […]
CRPF Organises 2nd Football Cup in Srinagar | National Sports Day Special
CRPF Organises 2nd Football Cup in Srinagar | National Sports Day Special The second edition of CRPF Football Cup 2025 was organised with much enthusiasm at Synthetic Football Turf in Srinagar from August 29 -September 4, 2025. August 29 is celebrated as National Sports Day in India. PK Sharma of CRPF said that under civic […]