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 […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to assess Jammu floods with aerial survey, review meeting on september 1
Jammu, August 31, 2025 – Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah is set to undertake a crucial visit to #Jammu on Monday, September 1, 2025, to assess the devastating impact of recent floods and cloudbursts in the region. The visit comes amid ongoing relief and rescue operations following heavy rainfall that has claimed […]
Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah Visits Chasoti Village, Kishtwar
In the aftermath of the recent flash floods that caused widespread devastation in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Chasoti village to personally assess the situation. His visit came as a reassurance to the people who have been struggling to cope with the destruction of homes, agricultural land, and basic infrastructure. […]
Thousands join Machail Mata Yatra from Vasuki Naag temple in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir
Bhaderwah, August 21, 2025 – The annual Machail Mata Yatra, a significant Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Goddess Chandi (a manifestation of Durga), commenced with great fervor from the historic Vasuki Naag Temple in Bhaderwah, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. Thousands of devotees gathered to participate in this spiritual journey, which culminates at the Chandi Mata Temple in Machail, Paddar, Kishtwar district, drawing pilgrims from […]
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 […]
Chasoti’s Lifeline: Ambulance driver saves over 60 amid deadly floods
CHASOTI , 19 August 2025: When the wall of water tore down the slopes above Chasoti at 12.30pm on August 14, ambulance driver Arif Rashid, 32, felt the sludge clutch at his knees and boulders roll past him. For a moment, he thought he would be dragged under. He clawed his way out and ran, […]
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 […]