J&K reopens major tourist destinations after security review: LG Manoj Sinha
Kashmir, February 16,2026- In a significant move to boost tourism and restore normalcy, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the reopening of several major tourist destinations across the Kashmir and Jammu Divisions. The sites had been temporarily closed as precautionary measures, and the decision follows a thorough security review and detailed discussions. Officials said the […]
Div Com reviews progress of national highway projects in Jammu division
Jammu, December 18,2025- Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today reviewed the progress of various National Highway and major road projects being executed across Jammu Division by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). The Divisional Commissioner was briefed on the package-wise […]
Jammu division conducts Mega E-Auction to boost railway revenue in Kashmir valley
Srinagar, 25 September 2025:The Jammu Division of Indian Railways successfully conducted a mega e-auction for the allotment of stalls at various railway stations across the Kashmir Valley, aimed at boosting non-fare revenue and optimising railway assets. Organised under the leadership of Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (SDCM) Uchit Singhal, the auction witnessed active participation from bidders […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah reviews Jammu flood crisis, ensures funds and resources
Srinagar, August 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired an emergency meeting to review the flood-like situation in Jammu division following incessant rains across the region.Divisional Commissioner Jammu, along with Deputy Commissioners of all 10 districts, briefed the Chief Minister on the ground situation and preparedness in their respective areas. The CM was apprised of the highest flood levels recorded at various locations, alert levels, and rising water levels in rivers, nallahs, and other water bodies.“The relief and restoration […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah reviews essential services for summer in Jammu division
Jammu, India – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Khan chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu on June 19, 2025, to assess the status of essential services and supplies during the summer months in the Jammu Division. The meeting, attended by senior officials and representatives from key departments, emphasized the need for seamless […]
JKBOSE restores traditional march-november academic session for 2025 across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh
Kashmir, May 22, 2025-The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has announced a revised academic schedule, restoring the traditional March-November academic session for classes 9th to 12th across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh Union Territories, effective from the 2025 academic year. The decision, formalized through a notification by the Director Academics JKBOSE, aligns with a […]
Jammu and Kashmir braces for dry spell and heat wave
Srinagar, April 27, 2025 – The Meteorological Department has forecast a prolonged dry spell and potential heat wave across Jammu and Kashmir, with hot and dry conditions expected to persist until May 1, 2025. The advisory, issued by the department’s Srinagar center, warns of rising temperatures, particularly in the Jammu division, where heat wave conditions […]
A farmer’s hope: Government schemes and rain revive Udhampur’s strawberry fields
In the quiet village of Chai, nestled in Udhampur district, Rashpal Singh tills the land with a renewed sense of purpose. A strawberry farmer by trade, Rashpal embodies the resilience of rural Jammu and Kashmir, where agriculture remains the backbone of life. For years, he and his fellow farmers faced the unpredictable whims of nature, […]
Winter Break in Jammu and Kashmir extended until March 6; schools to reopen on March 7, announces Sakina Itoo
Jammu, February 28, 2025 – The winter vacation for all school classes in Jammu and Kashmir has been extended until March 6, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced. Schools, originally slated to resume earlier, will now reopen on March 7 due to ongoing weather concerns. The decision comes as heavy rainfall and cold conditions persist across […]
Div Com reviews Flood preparedness in Jammu Division
JAMMU, JULY 06: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the flood related preparations of concerned departments and district administrations in Jammu Division.Deputy Commissioners of districts of Jammu Division, SSP Jammu, Commandant SDRF, Chief Engineers of Jal Shakti Jammu, I&FC Jammu, PMGSY Jammu, MED senior officials from UEED, NHIDCL, BRO […]