Ex-serviceman sets up ₹1 crore turmeric and spice processing unit in Kathua border village
Kathua, May 22,2026- In a remarkable example of rural entrepreneurship and self-reliance, former serviceman Parveen Singh has established a turmeric and spices processing unit in Sultanpur village of Marheen Block in Kathua district under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme. The initiative is emerging as a major boost for local farmers and unemployed youth […]
Kathua Must Unite for Drug-Free Future: Youth Hold the True Measure of Society, Says Manoj Sinha 🚫💊
Kathua Must Unite for Drug-Free Future: Youth Hold the True Measure of Society, Says Manoj Sinha 🚫💊 I request the people of Kathua that every family needs to come together, everyone needs to unite in this Nasha Mukti Abhiyan movement, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. I also want to […]
Kathua athletes win Gold & Silver at Asia Powerlifting Championship
Delhi, Februrary 27, 2026 — Kathua brought pride to Jammu & Kashmir as its powerlifting stars delivered stellar performances at the Asia Powerlifting Championship held in Delhi. World Champion Hari Pal Singh Jasrotia (Bablu) and Umesh Kumar showcased exceptional strength and skill, earning medals in highly competitive categories. Bablu, competing in the Master category, clinched […]
LG Manoj Sinha: New Homes for 344 Families in J&K’s Kathua | Rebuilding After Disaster
LG Manoj Sinha: New Homes for 344 Families in J&K’s Kathua | Rebuilding After Disaster It is a matter of great pleasure and pride for me to be present among you all on this historic land of Kathua, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. After the terrible natural disaster in […]
Army braves blizzard to save Bakerwals and livestock in Bhaderwah
Bhaderwah, October 7, 2025: In a swift and heroic operation, the Indian Army’s 4 Rashtriya Rifles rescued 25 Bakerwals, including women and children, along with 420 livestock stranded in an unseasonal snowstorm at Padri Gali, Satlad, Biddi Gali, and Ganja-Goth in Jammu and Kashmir. The nomadic Bakerwal community was migrating from Kishtwar to Kathua, Jammu, […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Basohli Utsav, celebrates India’s cultural renaissance
Jammu, September 28, 2025 – The Basohli Utsav, a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and tradition, was inaugurated today by Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha in Basohli, Kathua. Organized by the J&K Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages, Divisional Administration, Jammu, and Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), the event underscores the rich heritage of Basohli and its global significance. The […]
5-Day training programme under CSS-ATMA inaugurated at Sheep Husbandry Dept, Kathua
Kathua, 23 September ,2025: As part of Sewa Parv 2025, a 5-day training programme under CSS-ATMA was inaugurated at the Sheep Husbandry Department, Kathua by Hon’ble MLA Dr. Bharat Bhushan. The initiative aims to educate and empower livestock breeders with modern techniques and best practices. Around 100 breeders have registered for the programme, where they […]
DC Kathua reviews registration progress under JKBOCWWB
Kathua, September 20,2025: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, reviewed the ongoing progress of registration under the Jammu & Kashmir Backward Classes Welfare Board . The review emphasised the need to cover all eligible MGNREGA workers and ensure their access to welfare benefits. The DC highlighted the importance of mobilising beneficiaries through block-level camps, aiming […]
Anekha Devi: From humble roots in Kathua to representing India in women’s blind Cricket World Cup
Jammu, September 13, 2025 – In a moment of immense pride for Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the Bani Lohai Malhar constituency, 20-year-old Anekha Devi, daughter of daily wager Bachitar Singh from the remote village of Machhedi (Bajohi) in Kathua district, has been selected to represent India in the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha addresses 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Srinagar, August 19, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha delivered a virtual inaugural address at the 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), emphasizing its role in developing human resources aligned with global changes. The event, held via video conference, celebrated the university’s legacy as a hub of knowledge, innovation, and […]