Vande Bharat Express: Lifeline for Kashmir commuters amid landslides and heavy rains
SRINAGAR, 5 September 2025 — As heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides disrupt road connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly along National Highway 44, the Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a vital lifeline for commuters traveling between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India. Launched on June 6, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra […]
DC Aayushi Sudan Celebrates Life’s Miracle: Airlifted Mother Delivers Baby Girl in Samba
SAMBA, JAMMU AND KASHMIR — In a remarkable display of resilience against devastating floods in Sumb Block, a pregnant woman was airlifted in a critical rescue mission, safely giving birth to a healthy baby girl at District Hospital Samba. The operation, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner Aayushi Sudan in coordination with the Indian Air Force, disaster […]
Chinar Warriors, NDRF rescue Zenipora from Jhelum River floods
PAMPORE, 5 September 2025 — Heavy rainfall triggered a surge in the Jhelum River, causing severe inundation near Zenipora Village in Pampore, submerging homes, roads, and agricultural fields. The breach of the river’s embankment exacerbated the crisis, flooding residential areas like Pahroo, Tengan, Shalina, Kanihama, and Lasjan, and raising fears of widespread damage reminiscent of […]
Teachers Day 2025: LG Manoj Sinha lauds educators, pays tributes to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
JAMMU, September 5, 2025 — On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually on September 5, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, extended heartfelt greetings and deep gratitude to educators across the region for their selfless service and pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future. The day also marks the Janm-Jayanti of Dr. […]
Hospital on Wheels: DC Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan brings hospital on wheels
RAMBAN, September 5, 2025 — In a transformative step toward bridging healthcare gaps in Jammu and Kashmir’s rural areas, the District Administration Ramban, under Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, has launched the innovative Hospital on Wheels initiative. This program aims to deliver critical medical services directly to the doorsteps of villagers in remote and inaccessible […]
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. […]
PM Modi Congratulates Kashmir’s Mohsin Ali on First Gold in Khelo India Water Sports
PM Modi Congratulates Kashmir’s Mohsin Ali on First Gold in Khelo India Water Sports The Government of India organised for the first time in Kashmir Khelo India Water Sports. I won the first historic Gold medal, says Mohsin Khan of J&K. This water sports event unmasked a lot of talent, said Bilkis Mir, Water Sports […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha applauds J&K institutions for Stellar NIRF-2025 rankings
Srinagar, September 04, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha extended heartfelt congratulations to the universities and educational institutions of Jammu and Kashmir for their outstanding achievements in the NIRF-2025 rankings, announced recently. In a post on X at 10:12 PM IST, the Lt Governor praised the institutions for their contributions to establishing world-class teaching and research ecosystems in the Union Territory.The University of Kashmir secured the 34th position and the University of Jammu the 51st position in the Universities […]
Kashmir’s Asif Iqbal becomes first from Baramulla to Umpire International cricket match
In a landmark achievement for Jammu and Kashmir, Asif Iqbal from Khanpora in Baramulla district has become the first individual from north Kashmir to umpire an international cricket match. Iqbal officiated as an on-field umpire in a thrilling tri-nation series match between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Afghanistan clinching an 18-run victory.Asif Iqbal, affiliated with the […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviews flood situation, condoles Rajouri victims
Srinagar, 3 September 2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed the ground situation across Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of incessant rain and floods that have disrupted life in several districts. The Lieutenant Governor held discussions with senior officials and was briefed about the ongoing rescue and relief operations being carried out […]