DC Srinagar flags off Walkathon, Shikarathon from Nehru Park to boost TB elimination awareness
SRINAGAR, April 13, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, flagged off a Walkathon and Shikarathon from Nehru Park to SKICC on Saturday, aiming to raise public awareness about tuberculosis elimination. The event, part of the outreach activities for the 52nd Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine […]
Srinagar Sikh Community celebrates Khalsa Sajan Divas and Baisakhi with vibrant processions in Chanpora
SRINAGAR, April 13, 2025 – The Sikh community in Srinagar marked the auspicious occasion of Khalsa Sajan Divas and Baisakhi with fervent religious processions in the Chanpora area on Sunday. The celebrations, steeped in spiritual and cultural significance, brought together devotees to commemorate the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in […]
Bandipora women drive health & hygiene efforts
Bandipora, April 13, 2025 – In a transformative initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission and Poshan Abhiyaan, Anganwadi workers and mothers in Bandipora are being equipped with vital knowledge to promote safe drinking water, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety. This grassroots movement is fostering healthier communities and driving awareness about essential health practices across Jammu […]
Baisakhi Celebrations Light Up Kashmir with Joy and Unity
Srinagar, April 13, 2025: Kashmir came alive with vibrant Baisakhi celebrations, marking the harvest festival and Sikh New Year with enthusiasm and reverence. Residents, families, veterans, and civil employees across the valley joined in festivities that symbolized prosperity, gratitude, and togetherness. The day began with prayers at gurdwaras, including the historic Chatti Padshahi Gurdwara in […]
Thousands celebrate Mashaal festival at Hazrat Zain-ud-Din Wali Shrine in Aishmuqam
KASHMIR – On April 13, 2025, thousands of devotees converged at the revered shrine of Hazrat Zain-ud-Din Wali in Aishmuqam to mark the annual Mashaal Festival, locally known as Zool. This centuries-old tradition, held on the 13th day of Baisakh, commemorates the Urs of the 15th-century Sufi saint with a vibrant torchlight procession to the […]
Security tightened in Reasi ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s april 19 visit for USBRL inauguration
Reasi, April 13, 2025 – Security measures have been significantly heightened in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, in preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on April 19, 2025, to inaugurate the historic Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link . The ambitious railway project, a landmark in India’s infrastructure development, is set to connect the Kashmir Valley with the […]
Indian army holds medical camp in Niru Village, Gurez
Gurez, April 12, 2025 – The Indian Army conducted a medical camp in Niru Village, Gurez, bringing essential healthcare services to over 52 residents of one of Kashmir’s most remote areas. The initiative, aimed at providing free medical check-ups and medicines, underscores the Army’s ongoing commitment to the well-being of local citizens in Jammu and […]
5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Kashmir, no loss of life or property reported
Srinagar, April 12, 2025 – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Jammu and Kashmir at approximately 1:00 p.m. today, with its epicenter located in Pakistan, according to the National Centre for Seismology . The quake, occurring at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, sent tremors across the Kashmir Valley, causing momentary alarm among residents. Authorities have confirmed […]
Anantnag’s apple orchards blossom into a spring tourism hotspot in Kashmir
Anantnag, April 12, 2025– As spring sweeps across the Kashmir Valley, Anantnag’s apple orchards are transforming into a vibrant tapestry of pink and white blossoms, drawing tourists from across India and beyond. The annual blossom phase of the region’s famed fruit trees has turned these sprawling orchards into a seasonal magnet, offering a breathtaking spectacle […]
Kashmir generates Rs 181 crore from minor mineral extraction over five years
Srinagar, April 11, 2025 – The Kashmir division has recorded a revenue of Rs 181.04 crore from minor mineral extraction over the past five years, showcasing a steady increase in regulated mining activities. The highest annual collection was reported in the financial year 2023–24, amounting to Rs 53.99 crore, reflecting enhanced oversight and streamlined processes […]