Diwali 2025: Lal Chowk’s Clock Tower shines bright
Srinagar, October 21, 2025 – In a radiant display of cultural harmony and festive spirit, the historic Clock Tower at Lal Chowk, Srinagar’s bustling commercial heart, transformed into a beacon of light on the eve of Diwali. Hundreds of locals, tourists, and devotees gathered under a massive security blanket to light thousands of earthen diyas, burst […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha lauds teachers in Srinagar, urges growth-environment balance
SRINAGAR , September 5, 2025- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed a Teachers’ Day celebration in Srinagar, paying tribute to former President and renowned educationist Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan while felicitating 11 outstanding teachers from across the Kashmir division. The event, held to honor educators’ contributions, highlighted the critical role of education in fostering sustainable development and […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah spearheads flood response in J&K
SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting on the morning of September 5, 2025, to address the post-flood scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, following heavy rainfall and landslides that disrupted the region. Held at the Civil Secretariat, the meeting focused on reinforcing vulnerable areas, evacuating residents from inundated villages, […]
JPP-RCS train boosts Kashmir’s apple trade with daily Budgam-Delhi service
SRINAGAR, 5 September 2025 — In a significant boost for Kashmir’s apple growers, the Railway Board has greenlit a daily Joint Parcel Product–Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) train from Budgam to New Delhi, set to commence in September 2025. This game-changing initiative aims to ensure faster, direct, and reliable transportation of the Valley’s prized apple produce […]
State authority fully established in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha reflects on 5-year rule
Srinagar, July 17, 2025 — Reflecting on five years of governance in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the state authority is now fully established across the Union Territory. In a candid assessment of the security and administrative situation, Sinha highlighted a remarkable decline in terror recruitment, calling it a strong indicator […]
Kashmir’s resurgence: A new chapter of hope, opportunity, and growth
Srinagar, March 26, 2025 – The picturesque valleys of Kashmir, long overshadowed by decades of conflict, are now witnessing a remarkable transformation. Once synonymous with unrest, the region is turning the page to a future defined by strength, opportunity, and prosperity, fueled by the aspirations of its youth and a renewed sense of hope. In […]
Holistic agricultural transformation: LG Manoj Sinha’s vision for Sustainable Growth in J&K
The core of this program lies in promoting sustainable farming practices that not only boost productivity but also ensure the protection of natural resources. By training farmers and agricultural workers in areas such as organic farming, water conservation, crop diversification, and the use of technology, the UT government hopes to create a resilient agricultural ecosystem […]