Himalayan Kingfisher soars as mascot for Khelo India Water Sports festival 2025
Srinagar, August 14, 2025 – The inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) 2025 made a vibrant splash today with the unveiling of its official mascot, the Himalayan Kingfisher, in Srinagar. Set to take place from August 21-23 at the iconic Dal Lake in Jammu & Kashmir, the festival promises to be a grand showcase […]
Tight security at Srinagar’s Bakshi stadium for Independence Day 2025
Srinagar, August 13, 2025 – A multi-tier security blanket has been deployed around Bakshi Stadium, the primary venue for Jammu & Kashmir’s Independence Day celebrations, to ensure a safe and incident-free event on August 15, 2025. With Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha set to preside over the main function, authorities have implemented robust measures to secure […]
Srinagar Tiranga Yatra: LG Manoj Sinha calls for a prosperous Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, August 12, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Tiranga Yatra from the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, leading a vibrant walkathon to the Botanical Garden. The event, part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, saw thousands of participants from diverse backgrounds unite to honor the National Flag, a symbol of […]
CM Omar Abdullah orders crackdown on unsafe food sales in J&K
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting today to address the alarming issue of unsafe food, particularly unsafe meat and meat products, in Jammu & Kashmir, with a focus on the Kashmir Valley. Emphasizing zero tolerance for public health violations, he announced stringent measures to curb food safety violations and […]
Historic mega Tiranga rally at Teetwal near LoC celebrates National Pride
Kupwara, August 9, 2025 – In a vibrant display of patriotism, the Mega Tiranga Rally was organized at Teetwal, near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district, Jammu & Kashmir, as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative. The rally, featuring a 1.5-kilometer-long National Flag, was led by […]
SKUAST-K’s Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect promotes youth empowerment & drug-free India
Srinagar, August 8, 2025 – Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) organized the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Programme, a dynamic pre-event leading up to the national launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 12, 2025. Held under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Nazir Ahmad Ganai, the […]
99.6% Rural road connectivity achieved in J&K under PMGSY
Srinagar, August 8, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have achieved an impressive 99.6% coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), a flagship rural infrastructure program, marking a significant milestone in rural connectivity. According to official data presented in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, 2,132 out […]
Kashmir’s Culture Takes Center Stage: LG Manoj Sinha Attends Kashur Riwaaj 2025 in Baramulla
Kashmir’s Culture Takes Center Stage: LG Manoj Sinha Attends Kashur Riwaaj 2025 in Baramulla Step into the vibrant celebration of Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage at Kashur Riwaaj 2025, held in Baramulla with the honorable Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha gracing the event. 🎉 From colorful folk performances and traditional music to handicrafts, cuisine, and age-old customs, […]
Government grants ₹33.34 lakh to revive Kashmir’s Karkhandar crafts
SRINAGAR, August 5, 2025: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has released ₹33.34 lakh to implement the Karkhandar Scheme across the Kashmir Division, reinforcing the government’s commitment to preserving the region’s rich artisanal heritage and uplifting craftsmen’s livelihoods. The funds, disbursed to Assistant Directors in Anantnag, Budgam, Baramulla, Kulgam, and Srinagar districts, aim to accelerate […]
“It Feels Like Heaven!’ – Devotees Share Emotional Moments on the Road to Amarnath”
“‘It Feels Like Heaven!’ – Devotees Share Emotional Moments on the Road to Amarnath” People from different walks of life shared their experiences of their journey to the Amarnath cave. We have come here for Baba Barfani’s Amarnath Yatra 2025. We liked our yatra and the climate and the experience so far, said a lady […]