J&K Dy CM Surinder Choudhary visits relief camps, hospitals; assures full support to cloudburst-hit families
KATHUA, 19 AUGUST 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today visited the relief camp established at SIDCO Ghati Industrial Estate, Kathua to review arrangements for families affected by the recent cloudburst. During the visit, the Dy CM interacted with displaced families, listened to their concerns, and assured them of comprehensive government support. “The government stands […]
Cloudburst, flash floods devastate Kishtwar, Kathua in J&K
JAMMU, August 17, 2025 – A series of catastrophic cloudbursts and flash floods have struck Kishtwar and Kathua districts in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming numerous lives and causing widespread destruction. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo provided updates on the ongoing crisis, detailing the devastating impact and the extensive rescue operations underway. Kishtwar Cloudburst: 61 Dead, 116 Rescued In Kishtwar, a massive cloudburst on August 14 triggered flash floods and landslides in Chasoti village, a key stop on […]
Lakhanpur transformed into model facilitation centre for Amarnath Yatra 2025
A Warm Welcome Awaits at J&K’s Gateway for a Safe and Spiritual Journey Kathua, June 30, 2025 – Lakhanpur, the gateway to Jammu and Kashmir bordering Punjab, is all set to welcome pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra 2025, commencing on July 3. The Kathua district administration has transformed Lakhanpur into a Model Facilitation Centre, equipped […]
Heatwave sweeps Jammu region, Samba sizzles at 43.9°C
Jammu, June 9, 2025 – An intense heatwave has gripped the Jammu region, with temperatures soaring above 40°C for the third consecutive day, pushing residents and infrastructure to their limits. Samba recorded the highest temperature in the region at a scorching 43.9°C, while Jammu city followed closely at 42.7°C, according to the local meteorological department. […]
Foundation aid for Rs 1,240 Crore Dhunseri Polyfilm Unit in Kathua
Kathua, June 9, 2025- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone for Dhunseri Polyfilm Ltd’s industrial unit in Dohlian Jattan Village, Kathua, marking a pivotal moment for the region’s economic growth. This Rs 1,240 crore project, spread across 300 kanals, will produce Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) films with a capacity of […]
Schools reopen in Jammu amid fragile peace, marking a step toward normalcy
Life in Jammu is slowly reclaiming its rhythm as schools reopen in select zones, a hopeful sign after days of tension along the India-Pakistan border. Morning visuals from the city paint a vivid picture: children in crisp uniforms, their laughter echoing through the streets, heading to classrooms that stand as symbols of stability. This cautious […]
Srinagar schools reopen as ceasefire brings temporary calm to Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, May 13, 2025 – Schools across Srinagar and several non-border districts of Jammu and Kashmir welcomed students back on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, after a week-long closure prompted by intense military hostilities between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB). The reopening signals a cautious return to normalcy […]
“My Politics Isn’t So Cheap”: Omar Abdullah Shuns J&K Statehood Demand After Pahalgam Tragedy
“My Politics Isn’t So Cheap”: Omar Abdullah Shuns J&K Statehood Demand After Pahalgam Tragedy The whole country is getting affected by this attack. This was not the first attack. We have seen many such attacks in Jammu & Kashmir, said the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Omar Abdullah. We saw attacks on Amarnath […]
Dhunseri Group plans BOPP film Unit in Kathua, promising economic uplift for J&K
Kathua, April 19, 2025: In a significant development for Jammu and Kashmir’s industrial landscape, Chandra Kumar Dhanuka, Chairman of Dhunseri Group, and R.K. Sharma, CEO, met with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on April 19, 2025, to discuss their proposed investment in a Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene film manufacturing unit in Kathua. The proposed facility in Kathua, […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Superior Polymers’ manufacturing unit in Kathua, boosting Aatmanirbhar J&K
Kathua, April 15, 2025 – In a significant stride toward industrial development, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha virtually inaugurated the manufacturing unit of Superior Polymers India Pvt Ltd in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. The greenfield project marks a milestone in strengthening the Union Territory’s manufacturing ecosystem, aligning with the mission of Aatmanirbhar J&K (self-reliant Jammu and […]