LG Manoj Sinha congratulates meritorious students, urges empowerment of border youth
Kashmir, September 29,2026-Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated the meritorious students felicitated by Wadies Hindi Shiksha Samiti and the J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages. He urged that border youth be empowered through education, entrepreneurship, sports, culture and mentorship. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor described the young generation as the torchbearer of India’s tradition […]
32 Years of Preserving Kashmir’s Traditional Musical Instrument Craft
For nearly 32 years, a Kashmiri artisan Mushtaq Ahmad has dedicated his life to preserving the traditional craft of making musical instruments, continuing a family legacy passed down by his father. His father, who was recently honoured with a State Award for his contribution to the art of making the santoor, has now grown […]
LG Manoj Sinha felicitates langar organisations at Katra after successful culmination of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026
Kashmir, September 21,2026-In a heartfelt tribute to the selfless service that sustains one of India’s most arduous pilgrimages, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the Langar Organisations at Katra following the successful culmination of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The gesture stands as recognition not merely of logistical support, but of a […]
LG Manoj Sinha directs close monitoring of social media to counter anti-national propaganda, digital misinformation
Srinagar, September 2,2026-Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has directed officials to carry out close monitoring of social media platforms to counter anti-national propaganda, digital misinformation, and online blackmailing, as part of a broader review of security preparedness across the Union Territory. A Directive Rooted in Digital Vigilance The instruction came during a high-level […]
Three-Day Jantroon Dangal festival concludes in Gandoh with tributes to Indian Army
Gandoh, August 31, 2026- The three-day Jantroon Dangal Festival, one of the region’s most anticipated cultural and sporting events, came to a successful close in Gandoh this week, drawing large crowds from across the area and leaving organizers and residents alike in a celebratory mood. As the festival wrapped up, the local community took the opportunity […]
Amarnath Yatra resumes; 1,800 pilgrims leave Jammu for Baltal
Jammu, August 6,2026- The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Thursday after a one-day suspension, with around 1,800 pilgrims departing from Jammu for the Baltal base camp under tight security arrangements. The pilgrimage had been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions and safety concerns. Following an improvement in the situation and clearance from the authorities, the annual […]
Fresh Amarnath Yatra convoys suspended from Jammu to Baltal as precautionary security measure
Srinagar, August 5,2026- Authorities on Wednesday suspended the movement of fresh Shri Amarnath Yatra convoys from Jammu to Baltal, along with return convoys from Baltal to Jammu, as a precautionary security measure. Officials clarified that the decision was taken purely as a preventive step to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims undertaking the annual pilgrimage. […]
Tourism boom transforms Jammu & Kashmir as visitor footfall crosses 2.36 crore after Article 370
Srinagar, August 5,2026- Jammu & Kashmir’s tourism sector has witnessed unprecedented growth in the years following the abrogation of Article 370, emerging as one of the strongest drivers of the Union Territory’s economic revival. From approximately 25 lakh tourist visits in 2020 to more than 2.36 crore visitors, the region has experienced a remarkable surge […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha hands over appointment letters to terror victim’s families
Srinagar, August 5,2026- In a significant step towards providing long-awaited relief to families affected by terrorism, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 37 Next of Kins (NoKs) of civilians who lost their lives in terror attacks across Jammu & Kashmir. The event, held in Srinagar on the seventh anniversary of the […]
Seven years of transformation after Article 370
Kashmir, August 5,2026-Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu & Kashmir continues to witness significant changes across multiple sectors, with improvements in security, infrastructure, tourism, connectivity, education, healthcare, and economic development. The constitutional changes introduced on 5 August 2019 marked a new administrative phase for the region, and the years since have seen […]