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 […]
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 […]