BRO opens landmark Jambhir bridge in Rajouri, bringing all-weather connectivity to LoC villages
Rajouri, July 8,2026 In a major boost to border infrastructure and rural connectivity, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened the first-ever 60-metre permanent steel Jambhir Bridge over the Jambhir Nallah on the Rajpur NH-144 Link–Qila Dharhal–Lam Road in Rajouri district. Constructed for the first time at this location since Independence, the bridge marks a […]
Nowshera’s Satish Kumar receives grand welcome after hoisting tricolour on Mount Everest in just 23 days
Rajouri, July 8,2026- A wave of pride and celebration swept through Nowshera in Jammu and Kashmir as local mountaineer Satish Kumar received a rousing welcome after successfully scaling Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, and hoisting the Indian national flag atop the summit in an impressive 23 days. Family members, friends, local residents, and admirers gathered […]
Burhan Ali represents a new generation of Kashmiris making their mark in India’s mainstream
Srinagar, July 8,2026- Burhan Ali is emerging as a symbol of a new generation of Kashmiris who are steadily making their presence felt across India’s mainstream through talent, determination, and hard work. His journey reflects the aspirations of many young people from Jammu and Kashmir who are breaking stereotypes and pursuing opportunities in diverse fields. […]
JKEDI invites entrepreneurs to J&K’s biggest-ever startup summit ‘ASCEND J&K 2026’
Srinagar, July 8,2026- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has announced ASCEND J&K 2026 – Startup Ecosystem Summit, the biggest startup summit ever organized in the Union Territory. The two-day event aims to strengthen the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by bringing together leading stakeholders from across India. The summit will serve as a premier platform […]
Walk for a drug-free Kashmir held in Srinagar to raise awareness among youth
Srinagar, July 8,2026- A ‘Walk for a Drug-Free Kashmir’ was organised in Srinagar on Tuesday morning with the aim of creating awareness among young people about the harmful effects of drug abuse and encouraging them to lead healthy, addiction-free lives. The awareness walk witnessed the participation of students, youth, civil society members, volunteers, and officials, who […]
CS Atal Dulloo-Led SEC approves ₹751.46 crore disaster recovery projects for Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, July 6,2026- In a major step towards strengthening disaster resilience and rebuilding critical infrastructure, the State Executive Committee (SEC), chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, approved disaster recovery projects worth ₹751.46 crore for Jammu and Kashmir during its second meeting for the financial year 2026–27. The meeting focused on accelerating post-disaster recovery, enhancing […]
CM Omar Abdullah meets travel, tourism and business stakeholders, reaffirms government’s commitment to sector growth
Srinagar, July 7,2026- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday held a series of meetings with representatives of the travel, tourism and business sectors at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening tourism, promoting business, and accelerating economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, a delegation comprising representatives of leading travel […]
Abida Nazir Khan becomes first woman from Kashmir appointed to JKCA Cricket advisory committee
Srinagar,June 30,2026- In a landmark achievement for Jammu and Kashmir cricket, Abida Nazir Khan has become the first woman from Kashmir to be appointed to the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC). Her appointment marks a significant step towards greater representation of women in sports administration and reflects the growing […]
Amarnath Yatra Security gets tech boost with Integrated Command and Control Centre in Jammu
Jammu, June 28,2026- Security arrangements for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 have received a significant technological upgrade with the operationalisation of an Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Jammu. The state-of-the-art facility will serve as the central hub for surveillance and coordination, enhancing security for one of India’s largest annual pilgrimages. The command […]
LG Manoj Sinha joins 10th Muharram procession in Srinagar
Srinagar, June 26,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in the 10th Muharram procession in Srinagar, joining thousands of mourners commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. The Lieutenant Governor paid his respects during the solemn observance, which marks the culmination of the mourning period remembered on Ashura, the […]