DTTM CUJ organises Travelism 2023 to mark World Tourism Day
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 27: “Travelism-2023”, the signature annual event of Department of Tourism and Travel Management at Central University of Jammu, concluded on a high note, leaving an indelible mark on the participants.This two day extravaganza, held to commemorate celebration of World Tourism Day, brought together participants from different departments of the university to revel in […]
Residents of Samba Join ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ Drive to Clean Samba Fort Heritage on World Tourism Day
The Department of Tourism, District Administration Samba celebrated ‘World Tourism Day’ at Samba Fort. The administration decided to clean up parts of Samba Fort to increase its heritage value. Officials said it is also a message to all visitors to support in maintaining the heritage monuments in Samba and Jammu & Kashmir, in particular maintaining […]
Under-17 Girls Showcase Talent at Inter-District Provincial Cricket Competition in Kulgam, J&K
An Inter-District Provincial Level Cricket Competition for women was held in Kulgam district of Jammu & Kashmir. We have come here for under-17 Tournament in Kulgam, said female players participating in the tournament. Many girls have come from various districts to play cricket in Kulgam. This is a very good encouraging opportunity from the administration. […]
Sharda Diwas Celebrated with Zeal as Devotees Express Hope for Reopening of Sharda Teerth Yatra
Sharda Diwas or Sharda Mata Yatra is an annual religious yatra that had been happening till 1948 in Teetwal, Kupwara in Jammu & Kashmir. The J&K Hindus had special attachment with this journey, said Ravindra Pandita, Member Seva Sharda Committee. After its closure in 1948, since then our struggle has been continuous till 2023 to […]
High-Tech Poly Greenhouses Transform Farming in Budgam, J&K, Improving Livelihoods for Farmers
For us farmers in Jammu & Kashmir, the agriculture season used to start in March and end in November. After the introduction of high tech poly green houses by the Department of Agriculture, we grow vegetables throughout the twelve months, said Budgam farmers. We consume these vegetables and sell them in the market. This is […]
Jal Jeevan Mission to Bring Clean Water Soon to Every Home in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir
Earlier we used to get our water from spring, boil it and then use, said residents of Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. The Jal Jeevan Mission has brought a ray of hope in our lives. The Prime Minister has started a very good mission of ‘Har Ghar Nal’. In the Pulwama district the Jal Jeevan Mission […]
Gulmarg Welcomes First Snowfall of the Season, Brings Cheer Among the J&K Locals & Tourists
Jammu & Kashmir witnessed the first snow of the season in its world-famous tourist destination Gulmarg. Locals said every year they eagerly wait for the snow. With snowfall our employment increases, said a local. A lot of our work depends on the snow. The tourists also wait for the snow. They seem to be happy […]
LG Manoj Sinha Attends Flag-in Ceremony of JIM&WS Pahalgam’s Mountain Expedition NUN KUN
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha congratulated the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports for skilled mountaineers who have won achievements. He also congratulated the officers of the institute while attending the flag-in ceremony of JIM&WS Pahalgam’s Mountain Expedition NUN KUN. When there is desire and consciousness to take new […]
Upcoming: Warwan Festival Extravaganza 2023 in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir
Preparations for the Warwan Festival are going on for a long time. Last year the local administration and SDM had started the Warwan Festival for the first time which received a very good response. Seeing the good response and the demand from the area, the Directorate of Tourism took an initiative of starting it as […]
District Level NCORD Committee reviews anti-drug measures in Kathua District
KATHUA, SEPTEMBER 21: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rakesh Minhas today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to discuss the measures to curb the drug abuse and narcotic trade in the district.The meeting discussed in detail issues related to the incidence of drug addiction, besides measures taken by law […]