Chinar Warriors, NDRF rescue Zenipora from Jhelum River floods
PAMPORE, 5 September 2025 — Heavy rainfall triggered a surge in the Jhelum River, causing severe inundation near Zenipora Village in Pampore, submerging homes, roads, and agricultural fields. The breach of the river’s embankment exacerbated the crisis, flooding residential areas like Pahroo, Tengan, Shalina, Kanihama, and Lasjan, and raising fears of widespread damage reminiscent of […]
Jammu and Kashmir surpasses national average with 82% literacy rate: PLFS 2023–24
Srinagar, July 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a notable literacy rate of 82% among individuals aged seven years and above, outpacing the national average of 80.9%, according to the Annual Report 2023–24 of the Periodic Labour Force Survey . The report, conducted by the National Sample Survey Office , was presented recently in […]
BSF medical team: Dedicated care during Amarnath Yatra 2025
Jammu, July 21, 2025: The Amarnath Yatra 2025, commencing on July 3 and continuing until August 9, witnesses the Border Security Force (BSF) medical teams playing a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and health of pilgrims. Deployed along the arduous Himalayan routes, these teams are earning widespread acclaim for their selfless service, unwavering dedication, […]
BSF rescue teams extend lifesaving aid to Amarnath pilgrims in J&K
Date: July 9, 2025Srinagar, J&K – The Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified its efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims during the Amarnath Yatra 2025, with its Rescue and Relief teams providing essential medical assistance to yatris along the challenging routes to the holy cave shrine. “BSF Rescue and Relief team providing […]
Poonch administration enhances shelter camps with robust amenities for LoC evacuees
Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, May 7, 2025 – Amid escalating tensions along the Line of Control following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, the Poonch District Administration has intensified efforts to ensure the safety of residents by establishing well-equipped public shelter camps. On May 7, a team of senior officials, led by Additional Deputy […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha mourns tragic loss of students in Handwara bus accident
Jammu, April 12, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed profound grief over a tragic bus accident in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of two young students and left several others injured. The incident, involving a college bus, has cast a shadow of sorrow over the region, prompting an […]
CRPF 14th battalion holds mega free medical camp in Batfojan, Shopian district
Shopian, March 22, 2025-The Central Reserve Police Force 14th Battalion organised a mega free medical camp in the remote Batfojan area of Shopian district, bringing essential healthcare services to hundreds of local residents. Held under the Madadgaar Civic Action Program, the initiative aimed to support the community in an underserved region while fostering goodwill between […]