Amit Shah leads strategic border security meet with chief ministers in Delhi
Kashmir, May 7, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a high-stakes meeting in New Delhi today, bringing together Chief Ministers, Director Generals of Police =, and Chief Secretaries from India’s border states to bolster national security and streamline border management. The gathering included leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, […]
Justice Arun Palli sworn in as chief justice of J&K and Ladakh high court
Jammu, April 16, 2025: Justice Arun Palli was administered the oath as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at a ceremony held at the Convention Centre in Jammu. The event was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, judges of the High Court, members of […]
Jammu & Kashmir pays tribute to General Zorawar Singh on his Janm Jayanti
Jammu, April 13, 2025 – On the occasion of General Zorawar Singh’s Janm Jayanti, Jammu & Kashmir honored the legendary military commander whose courage, strategic brilliance, and unwavering love for the motherland continue to inspire generations. Known as the “Lion of Ladakh,” General Zorawar Singh’s legacy as a fearless warrior and visionary leader was commemorated […]
Over 28,000 women in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh thrive through government empowerment schemes
Srinagar, April 5, 2025 – The Government of India’s women empowerment schemes have uplifted over 28,000 women in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, paving the way for stronger, more resilient communities, according to the Ministry of Women and Child Development. These initiatives, focused on fostering financial independence, education, and skill development, are driving transformative change […]
BRO reopens Zojila Pass in record time, boosting connectivity between Ladakh and Kashmir valley
Srinagar, April 01, 2025 – The Border Roads Organisation has achieved a remarkable feat by reopening the Zojila Pass, a critical high-altitude mountain pass, in a record-breaking 33 days. This swift action has restored uninterrupted connectivity between Ladakh and the Kashmir Valley, significantly enhancing access for civilians, security forces, and economic activities in the region. […]
Ladakh marks first ‘World Glaciers Day’ amid growing concerns over glacier recession
Leh, Ladakh I March 23, 2025 – Ladakh marked the inaugural “World Glaciers Day” on March 21, 2025, as part of the United Nations’ International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, spotlighting the region’s rapidly receding glaciers and their profound impact on local communities. The event, held in the high-altitude desert of northern India, comes amid growing […]
Government of India approves three new medical colleges for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
Srinagar, March 22, 2025 – The Government of India has greenlit the establishment of three new medical colleges in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, a move set to bolster healthcare education and services in these regions. Announced on March 21, the initiative falls under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at expanding medical education in underserved […]
Khelo India 2025 Games in Gulmarg reflects the new identity of Jammu Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha
J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Khelo India 2025 at Gulmarg. This is the Maha Kumbh of Winter Games for the whole country, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha while Inaugurating the 5th Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg. Gulmarg is a world famous winter games tourism destination. The Government of […]
5.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Kargil , Ladakh
Kashmir I March 14, 2025 – A 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled Kargil in Ladakh in the pre-dawn hours of Friday, briefly shaking residents awake but leaving the region unscathed, officials said. The tremor, recorded at 2:50 a.m. IST by the National Center for Seismology , struck at a depth of 15 kilometres, with its epicentre […]
J&K and Ladakh high court orders NHAI to slash toll fees by 80% on poorly maintained highway
Jammu, February 27, 2025 – In a landmark ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India to reduce toll fees by 80% at two toll plazas on the Pathankot-Udhampur stretch of National Highway-44 , citing ongoing construction and deplorable road conditions. The court’s order, effective immediately, […]