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 […]
Devotees remember Mahant Bachiter Singh Ji at Nangali Sahib
Poonch, November 3,2025: Thousands of devotees thronged the sacred premises of Shriomani Dera Nangali Sahib in Poonch to pay homage to Mahant Bachiter Singh Ji on his 34th death anniversary. The atmosphere was filled with devotion as prayers, hymns, and community service marked the occasion in remembrance of the revered Sikh saint, scholar, and social […]
Social welfare department Poonch felicitates newborn girls Under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Srinagar, October 18,2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday handed over a critical care ambulance to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, strengthening emergency medical care facilities in the state. The advanced ambulance is all fitted with life-supporting high-tech machinery, allowing for the quick transportation and treatment of critically sick patients. […]
Integrated Communication Outreach Programme on centrally sponsored schemes held in Poonch
Poonch ,25 September, 2025-As part of the ongoing nationwide awareness campaigns on Centrally Sponsored Schemes , an Integrated Communication Outreach Programme was inaugurated at Government Degree College, Surankote, Poonch. The event was inaugurated by Tazim Akhter, Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Poonch, in the presence of officers, students, and local participants. The awareness exhibition was […]
Nana Patekar’s NGO extends rehabilitation assistance to families in Rajouri and Poonch
Rajouri/Poonch, 23 September,2025 – Veteran actor Nana Patekar’s NGO, known for its humanitarian initiatives, has announced rehabilitation assistance for families affected in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu & Kashmir. The move aims to provide financial support, essential aid, and relief to those impacted by recent adversities, reaffirming the NGO’s commitment to community welfare and […]