Festive rush grips Poonch markets ahead of Karva Chauth
Poonch, October 27,2026- Markets across Poonch witnessed a festive rush ahead of Karva Chauth, with shoppers visiting local stores to purchase traditional items and prepare for the occasion. The increased footfall brought a lively atmosphere to marketplaces, as women browsed through colourful bangles, mehndi, cosmetics, clothes, sweets and gifts. With the festival approaching, shopkeepers displayed a […]
Poonch Man Distributes Nearly One Lakh Plants Free of Cost in 34-Year Green Mission
For the past 34 years, Ajay Kumar Auttam, a resident of Kunj in Poonch district, has been dedicated to promoting greenery and environmental conservation. Beginning his mission in 1992, he has nurtured plants from his own mother plants and distributed them free of cost among people, religious institutions and local communities. Ajay estimates that he […]
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 […]