From Border Poonch to International Glory: Abhilove Kour Shines on Lacrosse Stage
A daughter from the border district of Poonch has carried her sporting journey from the hockey field to the international lacrosse arena, earning recognition for both Jammu & Kashmir and India. Abhilove Kour, who represented Jammu & Kashmir in hockey for nearly a decade, took on a new challenge by switching to lacrosse and went […]
Poonch Taekwondo players win 9 Gold and 1 Silver at UT-Level DYSS Championship, qualify for National Meet
Poonch , October 2, 2026– Taekwondo players from Poonch district have brought pride to the region by winning nine gold medals and one silver medal at the UT-level championship organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) in Doda. The results have secured the winners a place at the 70th All India SGFI […]
Chhari Mubarak Yatra commences from Poonch, to culminate at Shri Buddha Amarnath Ji Temple
Poonch, August 26, 2026 – The annual Chhari Mubarak Yatra has commenced from Shri Dashnami Akhara, Poonch, with the sacred mace being carried under the leadership of Swami Vishavatmanand Saraswati Ji towards the Shri Buddha Amarnath Ji Temple in Mandi. The holy mace, revered by devotees as a symbol of divine blessing, was ceremonially taken […]
BRO restores road connectivity in Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi, ensures swift return to normalcy
Jammu, July 26,2026- The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has successfully restored road connectivity across several key routes in the border districts of Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi following extensive clearance operations carried out after heavy rainfall, landslides, and falling debris disrupted normal traffic movement. The restoration of these roads has brought significant relief to thousands of residents, […]
LG Manoj Sinha reviews rain, flood and landslide situation; directs swift relief measures
Srinagar, July 20,2026 Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday reviewed the impact of heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides across Jammu & Kashmir by speaking with senior officials and assessing the ongoing rescue and relief operations. Expressing grief over the loss of two lives in Doda, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families […]
Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Yatra likely to begin on August 17 in Jammu & Kashmir’s Poonch
Jammu, July 15,2026- The annual Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Yatra, one of the prominent religious pilgrimages in the Jammu region, is likely to commence on August 17 this year in the border district of Poonch, officials said. The 12-day-long pilgrimage is expected to witness the participation of thousands of devotees from across the country, who […]
Poonch ranks second in J&K for sterilization services, aims for top spot in 2026–27
Poonch, July 13,2026- Poonch district has emerged as one of the leading performers in family welfare services, securing the second position in Jammu Division for sterilization services during the 2025–26 financial year. The district recorded 429 sterilization procedures, reflecting the Health Department’s sustained efforts to strengthen family planning and reproductive healthcare. Health officials attributed the achievement […]
A Bandipora explorer’s 100-lake quest
Bandipora, December 23,2025:In a remarkable feat of endurance and exploration, Danish Nabi, a young explorer from Bandipora district, has successfully explored and documented 100 alpine lakes across Jammu and Kashmir, shedding light on the region’s vast yet lesser-known high-altitude water bodies. Over the course of multiple expeditions, Danish traversed some of the most remote and […]
Operation Drishti brings sight and hope to border districts
Kashmir, November 22,2025-The Indian Army’s Operation Drishti made a significant impact on its third day at Command Hospital, Udhampur, where more than 200 patients from the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri underwent free cataract surgeries. The procedures were conducted by leading ophthalmology specialists from Northern Command and Army Hospital, New Delhi. The large-scale medical […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha launches 133-House rehabilitation project in Poonch
Poonch , November 21,2025 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha arrived at Dak Bungalow, Poonch, to lay the foundation stone for a major rehabilitation project aimed at supporting families affected by Operation Sindoor and recent floods in the region. The initiative marks a significant step toward ensuring secure housing, improved infrastructure, and long-term rehabilitation for the […]