First snowfall brings joy to Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir
Kishtwar, January 23,2026- The residents of Kishtwar welcomed the first snowfall of the year with excitement and joy as the town and surrounding areas were blanketed in fresh snow. The snowfall has transformed the landscape, creating a picturesque winter scene across the district. Speaking about the weather, a local girl said, “This is the first […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha pays homage to Martyr Havildar Gajendra Singh
Jammu ,January 20,2026-Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid heartfelt homage to Havildar Gajendra Singh of the Indian Army’s Special Forces, who attained martyrdom during an ongoing anti-terror operation in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Expressing deep grief over the loss of the brave soldier, the Lieutenant Governor saluted the courage and supreme sacrifice […]
Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore brings doorstep governance in Kishtwar
Kishtwar, December 18,2025-Reaffirming the commitment to transparent, accountable, and people-centric governance, the District Administration Kishtwar successfully organised the “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” outreach programme at the Block Development Office (BDO), Kishtwar, as part of the ongoing Good Governance Week celebrations. The initiative, spearheaded under the guidance of the Lieutenant Governor-led J&K Administration, aimed at strengthening […]
Reviving India’s Ancient Wisdom: Sanskrit & Sanatan in J&K | LG at Kailakh Sanskrit Ratna Award 2025
Reviving India’s Ancient Wisdom: Sanskrit & Sanatan in J&K | LG at Kailakh Sanskrit Ratna Award 2025 For the last six years, the Kailakh Sansthan in Jammu has been honouring Sanskrit and Sanatan scholars in this festival – Shri Kailakh Sanskrit Ratna Award – and this work is going on continuously. I feel that there […]
LG Sinha: “We’re Building a J&K Where Every Disabled Citizen Gets Equal Opportunity”
LG Sinha: “We’re Building a J&K Where Every Disabled Citizen Gets Equal Opportunity” The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a very auspicious day for both the disabled people and the policy makers, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. Friends, the disabled are one of the strong forces of […]
Film shooting resumes in Kashmir after Pahalgam attack as South Indian crew begins new project
Srinagar, November 4,2025: In a major boost to Kashmir’s film and tourism industry, shooting has officially resumed in the Valley for the first time since the tragic Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025. A South Indian film crew has begun filming at scenic locations, marking a symbolic and hopeful revival of cinematic activity in the […]
SARAS Mela 2025 sees record sales, becomes social revolution in J&K
Srinagar, October18,2025: SARAS Mela 2025 ended on a high note with Kerala products and Kishtwar and UP stalls selling at the peak. Organised jointly by the J&K Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (RDDPR) Department, the fair was a chance to bring into the limelight the increasing role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in empowerment of entrepreneurship […]
Daughters of the valley: Pinning down barriers in Bhaderwah’s historic girls’ dangal
Kashmir, October 12,2025-In the shadow of the Himalayas, Bhaderwah’s dusty akharas echoed with the roars of a crowd and the thuds of unyielding takedowns on October 12, 2025. Over 150 young wrestlers, including a trailblazing contingent of 60 girls from Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, stormed the mats in the “Shaheed-e-Azad: Daughters of the […]
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, […]
Glacial lake outburst floods endanger Kishtwar, report cautions
Jammu, August 31, 2025 – A comprehensive risk assessment has issued a stark warning about the escalating danger of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, highlighting severe threats to human lives, critical infrastructure, and the region’s fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The GLOF Management Plan for Kishtwar 2024-25, released recently, identifies multiple high-risk areas and urges immediate action […]