Union home minister Amit Shah to visit Jammu and Kashmir for security review amid anti-terror
Jammu, March 31, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on April 7-8, 2025, to assess the region’s security situation. The visit comes amid an ongoing anti-terror operation in Kathua, where security forces are engaged in efforts to neutralise threats along the Indo-Pak border. Shah’s two-day tour is […]
Fierce encounter in Kathua’s Hiranagar continues into second day
Kathua, March 24, 2025- A tense standoff between security forces and a group of heavily armed terrorists in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district has stretched into its second day, with the Director General of Police , Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, and Inspector General of Police , Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, on-site to […]
Kathua Waterfront project unveiled: A vision for a vibrant future
Kathua I March 21, 2025 – In a landmark announcement aimed at transforming the city’s landscape, Deputy Commissioner of Kathua, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, unveiled the ambitious Kathua Waterfront Project during a press conference held at the DC Office on March 19, 2025. This transformative initiative promises to enhance the aesthetic appeal and economic vitality of […]
External investors secure land in J&K for business ventures
Jammu I March 17, 2025 – In a significant boost to industrial development in Jammu and Kashmir , over 200 investors from outside the Union Territory have been allotted land to establish business units. The allotments, primarily in industrial hubs like Kathua and Samba, are part of a strategic push under the Industrial Policy 2016-26 […]
Republic Day 2025 Full Dress Rehearsals Held Across Jammu Division
On January 24, 2025, Full Dress Rehearsals for the 76th Republic Day celebrations were held across the Jammu Division, showcasing vibrant displays of patriotism, cultural traditions, and disciplined military parades. In Kathua, the rehearsal took place at the Sports Stadium, where Additional District Development Commissioner Surinder Mohan took the salute at an impressive march-past. The […]
Awareness program on Girl Child empowerment held at Barnoti under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative
Kathua, December 18: The Child Development Project Office , Barnoti, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, Kathua, organised a vibrant awareness program on gender equality and girl child empowerment at Government Higher Secondary School, Chandwan. The event was part of the flagship Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative, aimed at fostering awareness and advocacy for […]
J&K Dy.CM inspects Kathua industrial estates, stresses employment for local youth
JAMMU, DECEMBER 4: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today carried out a comprehensive inspection of various industrial estates in Kathua. He was accompanied by senior officials from the Industries, Pollution Control Board, and Labour Department. During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister assessed the functioning of industrial units across the region. He emphasised the […]
Kathua Admin organises mega Block Diwas at Basohli to address public grievances
KATHUA, NOVEMBER 20: As part of its outreach initiative, the District Administration Kathua organized a Mega Block Diwas at Basohli, today. The event witnessed participation of local MLA Darshan Singh, DDC Chairman Mahan Singh, Deputy Commissioner Kathua Dr. Rakesh Minhas, and officials from district and sectoral departments.Speaking at the event, MLA Basohli Darshan Singh stressed […]
Expenditure Reconciliation held for Kathua, Jasrota and Hiranagar ACs Kathua
NOVEMBER 04: Expenditure Observer (EO) Atesham Ansari on Monday conducted the expenditure reconciliation meeting for the Assembly Constituencies (ACs) of Kathua, Jasrota and Hiranagar here in the conference hall DC office complex.Assistant Expenditure Observers (AEOs) of the three constituencies meticulously examined the Expenditure Registers submitted by the candidates, who contested Assembly election, reconciling them with […]
KVK hosts Mushroom Cultivation workshop for students of GDC Hiranagar
KATHUA, OCTOBER 24: A One day Workshop on mushroom cultivation was organized at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kathua SKUAST-JAMMU under ARYA-Project.The workshop was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kathua in collaboration with Govt. G.L.D.M Degree College, Hiranagar.Total of Forty students participated in the workshop. The students were taken to a field for practical demonstration, where the […]