Shikara boy, 17, rows to J&K’s first gold at Khelo India Water Sports festival
Srinagar, August 22, 2025 – In a moment of triumph at the iconic Dal Lake, 17-year-old Mohsin Ali Kand, a shikara operator from Srinagar, clinched the first gold medal for Jammu and Kashmir at the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025. The young kayaker’s victory in the 1000-meter men’s kayaking event, with an impressive time […]
Kashmir Lit Fest 2025: J&K LG Manoj Sinha to be the Chief Guest
Srinagar, August 21, 2025 – The much-anticipated Kashmir Literary Festival (KLF) 2025 is scheduled to take place on October 11 and 12 in Srinagar, promising to be a landmark cultural event in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The organizers have announced that Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinhahas been invited as the Chief Guest, elevating the festival’s stature with […]
Unveiling Ghoda Gali’s mystery horsemen in Jammu & Kashmir
Gool, Ramban District, August 21, 2025 – Nestled in the rugged Pir Panjal range of Jammu and Kashmir, Ghoda Gali, also known as Ghora Gali, is an ancient sculptural marvel located on the Gool-Sangaldan road, approximately 50 km from Ramban and 200 km from Jammu. This open-air museum in Gool, Ramban District, captivates visitors with […]
Thousands join Machail Mata Yatra from Vasuki Naag temple in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir
Bhaderwah, August 21, 2025 – The annual Machail Mata Yatra, a significant Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Goddess Chandi (a manifestation of Durga), commenced with great fervor from the historic Vasuki Naag Temple in Bhaderwah, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. Thousands of devotees gathered to participate in this spiritual journey, which culminates at the Chandi Mata Temple in Machail, Paddar, Kishtwar district, drawing pilgrims from […]
Defence porters recruitment rally in Poonch: empowering youth, strengthening bonds
Poonch, August 21, 2025 – In a significant initiative to address unemployment and foster community engagement, the 25 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) Poonch Brigade of the Indian Army conducted a Defence Porters Recruitment Rally in the Sawjian Hilly Terrain, a remote border area of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. The event, aimed at providing employment opportunities to the youth of this border region, drew significant participation from […]
Khelo India Water Sports Festival to make waves at Dal Lake, Srinagar
Srinagar, August 20, 2025 – The Khelo India Water Sports Festival, a vibrant celebration of athleticism and unity, is set to take place from August 21 to 23, 2025, at the picturesque Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Approximately 800 athletes and 200 volunteers from across India will participate in this three-day event, showcasing […]
3.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda
Doda, August 20, 2025 – A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir at 8:18 AM today, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake’s epicentre was located at a depth of 5 kilometers, with coordinates at latitude 33.07 N and longitude 76.12 E, in the seismically active Himalayan […]
DC Ganderbal Jatin Kishore finalises arrangements for Annual Gangabal Yatra
GANDERBAL, AUGUST 19, 2025 : Deputy Commissioner Jatin Kishore chaired a meeting to review and finalise preparations for the upcoming Annual Gangabal Yatra. The Yatra is scheduled to commence on August 30, 2025, from Naranag, with the advance party proceeding to Gangabal on August 29. During the meeting, the DC took stock of arrangements regarding […]
Chasoti’s Lifeline: Ambulance driver saves over 60 amid deadly floods
CHASOTI , 19 August 2025: When the wall of water tore down the slopes above Chasoti at 12.30pm on August 14, ambulance driver Arif Rashid, 32, felt the sludge clutch at his knees and boulders roll past him. For a moment, he thought he would be dragged under. He clawed his way out and ran, […]
ICRISAT and SKUAST-Kashmir: Advancing climate-resilient agriculture in J&K
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – A high-level delegation from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), comprising Dr. Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General-Research, Dr. Damaris Odeny, and Dr. Manzoor A. Dar, met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday to discuss strategies for advancing climate-resilient agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation was accompanied by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor […]