Under-19 Girls Hockey Tournament Organised in Pulwama
The Department of Youth Services and Sports organised an Under-19 Girls Hockey Tournament in Pulwama, providing a valuable platform for young girls from different districts of Jammu and Kashmir to showcase their sporting talent. Eight teams participated in the tournament with great enthusiasm, determination and team spirit. The tournament was inaugurated by Additional […]
Jammu to host 1st National Paragliding Accuracy Cup 2026 at aithem from October 24–26
Jammu, October 12,2026- The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, is set to host the 1st National Paragliding Accuracy Cup 2026 at Aithem on Surinsar Road from October 24 to 26. The three-day championship will bring together skilled paragliding pilots from across the country and is expected to give adventure tourism in the Jammu region a significant boost. […]
Devotees express joy and gratitude at Vaishno Devi Shrine on second day of Navratras
Katra, October 12,2026- As Shardiya Navratras entered their second day, devotees continued to arrive in large numbers at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, expressing happiness and gratitude after having darshan of the Mother. Pilgrims from different parts of the country praised the arrangements made for the yatra, saying the experience left them spiritually fulfilled. “I […]
Chenab and Anji Khad bridges strengthen all-weather rail connectivity to Kashmir
Reasi, October 12,2026-The Chenab Rail Bridge and the Anji Khad Bridge are strengthening all-weather rail connectivity to Kashmir, providing uninterrupted integration of the Valley with the rest of the country. Located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, the two bridges stand as engineering landmarks on the 272-km Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), one of […]
47,346 pilgrims pay obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on first day of Shardiya Navratras
Katra , October 12,2026- A total of 47,346 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on the first day of Shardiya Navratras, as devotees arrived in large numbers at Katra to seek the blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi. The turnout marked a devotional start to the nine-day festival, which is observed with great […]
EconFest 2026 begins at University of Kashmir, brings together students, scholars and industry experts
Kashmir, October 9,2026-The Department of Economics, University of Kashmir, has launched the second edition of EconFest-2026, a week-long academic festival that brings together students, researchers, scholars, alumni and industry experts. The fest will focus on research, career guidance, academic exchange and industry-academia interaction, creating wider opportunities for students. The festival marks the return of an […]
Seven IUST scientists, including Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, named in world’s top 2% scientists list 2026
Awantipora , October 9,2026- Seven scientists from the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), including Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, have been named in the World’s Top 2% Scientists List 2026, prepared by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier. The recognition highlights the university’s growing global research impact and academic excellence. The inclusion of […]
LG Manoj Sinha says rail link is powering Jammu and Kashmir’s rise as he meets Mumbai media delegation
Srinagar, October 9,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with a delegation of media representatives from Mumbai at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. He spoke about the pace of infrastructure modernisation across the Union Territory and the economic and strategic importance of improved connectivity. A Historic Milestone During the interaction, the Lieutenant Governor said infrastructure across Jammu and […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha Addresses 60th Annual Convention of ISAE, Co-Hosted by SKUAST-Kashmir
Addressing the 60th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), co-hosted by SKUAST-Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the transformative role of technology and innovation in Indian agriculture. He noted that India has moved from an era of food insecurity and dependence on imports to a position where it can […]
BSF Wular Ultra Run Promotes Fitness, Tourism and Civilian-BSF Bond
The third edition of the BSF Wular Ultra Run, themed “Run With Bordermen,” was organised at Wular Lake in Bandipora, bringing together BSF personnel, civilian runners, volunteers and fitness enthusiasts from Jammu and Kashmir and different parts of the country. The 50-km ultra run was flagged off by DIG BSF Sandeep Rawat from the Helipad […]