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 […]
Har Ghar Tiranga rallies ignite patriotic fervour across Kashmir
Srinagar, August 13, 2025 – The Kashmir Valley resonated with vibrant displays of patriotism as thousands participated in Har Ghar Tiranga rallies across all districts, marking the fourth edition of the campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. From Srinagar’s scenic Dal Lake to remote areas like Gurez, the Indian tricolour painted towns and villages […]
Robust security for I-Day: Drones, CCTVs, checkpoints across Kashmir
Srinagar, August 12, 2025 – As Jammu and Kashmir gears up for India’s Independence Day celebrations on August 15, security across the region has been significantly bolstered with multi-layered measures to ensure a peaceful and secure environment. This marks the first Independence Day since the formation of an elected government in J&K following the abrogation […]
Chinar Book Festival 2025 concludes at SKICC, celebrating Kashmir’s literary spirit
Srinagar, August 10, 2025 – The second edition of the Chinar Book Festival 2025, held from August 2 to 10 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, concluded today, celebrating Kashmir’s literary culture and fostering a vibrant reading culture among youth and book enthusiasts. Organized by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, in […]
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 […]
Kashmir Kicks Ahead with KSL 2025: Football Returns to Kashmir with Roaring Crowds & Govt Support
Kashmir Kicks Ahead with KSL 2025: Football Returns to Kashmir with Roaring Crowds & Govt Support Football players in Kashmir were ecstatic that the Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha had come to watch the semi-finals game of the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2025 Football match in Jammu & Kashmir’s […]
Budha Amarnath: Where Lord Shiva Blessed Maharishi Pulastya | LG Manoj Sinha on the Living Heritage
Budha Amarnath: Where Lord Shiva Blessed Maharishi Pulastya | LG Manoj Sinha on the Living Heritage The entire civil and police administration is involved in the preparation of these holy yatras, Shri Amarnth ji yatra and Budha Amarnath yatra, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha said. There are people running langar, […]
Her Father Was Killed Before She Was Born, Her Mother Left—Today LG Manoj Sinha Offers a Ray of Hope
Her Father Was Killed Before She Was Born, Her Mother Left—Today LG Manoj Sinha Offers a Ray of Hope In 2000, miltants caught my brother and took him away in the forest. Then they shot him two-three bullets and left him on a pucca road. I came to know of the militants catching my younger […]
Foreign Pilgrims Feel the Power of Energy at Amarnath: “Felt Safe, Supported & Blessed”
Foreign Pilgrims Feel the Power of Energy at Amarnath: “Felt Safe, Supported & Blessed” Hello! We are about to prepare for Amarnath yatra. We are Canadians, Austrians and Germans. We are going to Baltal in a bus to start the yatra. Kashmir is very beautiful. I come from Canada and it has the most immaculate […]
“Kashmir Changed My View: Pilgrims on their Second Amarnath Yatra”
“Kashmir Changed My View: Pilgrims on their Second Amarnath Yatra” The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha inspected the arrangements at Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps set up for Amarnath pilgrims. Pilgrims shared their experiences. I have come from Shirdi, Maharashtra and I feel the administration has made very good arrangements at […]