Mandol Bridge to Strengthen Connectivity and Reduce Travel Time in Doda
A new chapter of connectivity is taking shape in Doda with work progressing on the Mandol Bridge over the Chenab under NABARD assistance. The 200-ft-long bridge, linking Mandol in Siraj with Assar on NH-244, is expected to provide all-weather connectivity to nearly 80,000 people across Kashtigarh, Bhagwah, Assar and Rajgarh. Local residents have […]
Golden Card Brings Relief and Accessible Healthcare to Ramban Families
The Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT Golden Card Scheme is providing important healthcare support to eligible families in Ramban. Beneficiaries receiving treatment at District Hospital Ramban shared how the Golden Card has helped them access healthcare without the burden of major medical expenses. Patients said they have benefited from the scheme during their treatment and […]
Young women Hockey stars take centre stage in Pulwama
Pulwama , October 7, 2026- The sound of sticks striking the ball and the cheers of spectators filled Hockey Turf Pulwama as the Under-19 Girls Hockey Tournament got under way, bringing together eight teams from across Jammu and Kashmir in a showcase of young female talent. The tournament, which features squads from different districts of the […]
Women’s Cricket Tournament concludes in Handwara
Handwara, October 7,2026– Government Girls Higher Secondary School Handwara emerged champions in the women’s T-10 cricket tournament, defeating Monarch Secondary School in the final played at DPL Kulangam. The eight-day event concluded with a formal closing ceremony attended by officials, educationists, coaches, parents and a large gathering of spectators. The tournament brought together teams from […]
Wheelchair-Bound Tilak Raj covers 2,200 km from LoC Village in Rajouri to Khardung La
Rajouri, October 6,2026-Tilak Raj, a 45-year-old man from Karaian, a village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, has shown that physical limitations need not limit ambition. Confined to a wheelchair after a road accident, he recently completed a journey of about 2,200 km in 11 days, reaching Khardung La, one of the […]
Under-19 Girls Hockey tournament begins in Pulwama
Pulwama, October 6,2026- A tournament showcasing the rising talent of young women hockey players got under way in Pulwama, as the Department of Youth Services & Sports organised an Under-19 Girls Hockey Tournament at the Hockey Turf Pulwama. Eight teams from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir are taking part in the event. Additional District Development […]
Kashmir set to bloom in autumn as SKUAST-K student propagates 19 Chrysanthemum varieties
Kashmir, October 6,2026-A student of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Jaan Arbina Rouf, has developed and propagated 19 varieties of chrysanthemum, adding new colour to the Valley beyond its famous tulip season. She has planted around 1.5 lakh planting materials, with an estimated return of ₹11 lakh in just […]
₹13 crore announced for Devika Project in Udhampur to fund maintenance and rejuvenation
Udhampur, October 2, 2026-The River Devika, long cherished by the people of Udhampur as a sacred stream, has received fresh financial support. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has announced ₹13 crore for the Devika project, with ₹9 crore set aside for maintenance and ₹4 crore for rejuvenation. The money will also fund river restoration and […]
Gandhi’s ideals remain relevant in AI age, says J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, October 2, 2026– As the country marked Gandhi Jayanti, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha used the occasion to link Mahatma Gandhi’s moral teachings to the questions raised by artificial intelligence. Speaking at a commemorative event at SKICC in Srinagar on Friday, he said honesty, non-violence, self-reliance, dignity and a sense of duty towards society are […]
Exhibition in Jammu Offers Students and Public Exposure to Knowledge, Schemes and Local Products
An exhibition in Jammu is providing students and the public an opportunity to learn about a wide range of subjects, government programmes, policies and locally produced goods. Visitors appreciated the exhibition for bringing different departments and exhibits together at a common platform. Students who visited the exhibition said they gained useful information about […]