Mughal Road reopens after 4-month snow closure
POONCH, April 16, 2025 – The historic Mughal Road, an 84-km stretch connecting Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu, reopened for one-way traffic on April 15, 2025, after a four-month closure due to heavy snowfall. The reopening of this vital alternate route to the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway […]
DDC Poonch Vikas Kundal reviews NABARD RIDF projects to boost rural infrastructure
Poonch, April 12, 2025 – District Development Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, chaired a meeting to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the physical and financial progress of projects under the NABARD Rural Infrastructure Development Fund . The review underscores ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure development in underserved areas of Poonch, aiming to improve connectivity, water supply, […]
Rain and hailstorm lash Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi districts in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir, April 9, 2025 – A sudden spell of rain and hailstorm struck the districts of Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday evening, bringing a dramatic shift in weather across the region. The unexpected downpour, accompanied by intense hail, disrupted daily life and left residents bracing for its aftermath […]
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Poonch: A festival of mehndi, joy, and unity
Poonch, March 30, 2025 – As the crescent moon of Shawwal graced the skies, signaling the arrival of Eid-ul-Fitr, the streets of Poonch buzzed with festive cheer. Among the many traditions that lit up the celebrations, one stood out with vibrant swirls and joyful smiles: children adorning their hands with beautiful mehndi designs. This year, […]
PM Pranam Nano Fertiliser vs Traditional Fertiliser: Which is Best for Poonch?
PM has started a new scheme PM Pranam Nano Fertiliser Scheme. It is liquid Nano Urea produced at cheaper rates for great production returns. Earlier we used to carry 50 kg of Urea bags, said a farmer Mohammad Riyaz in Poonch village, in Jammu & Kashmir. The liquid variant has become convenient for us. We […]
Indian Railways launches survey for new railway lines in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, March 13, 2025 – The Indian Railways has initiated surveys for multiple new railway lines in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to enhance connectivity across the region. The proposed projects include new lines connecting Jammu to Poonch, Baramulla to Uri, and Anantnag to Pahalgam, alongside plans to explore the doubling of the existing Banihal-Baramulla railway […]
PM Pranam Nano Fertiliser vs Traditional Fertiliser: Which is Best for Poonch?
heaper rates for great production returns. Earlier we used to carry 50 kg of Urea bags, said a farmer Mohammad Riyaz in Poonch village, in Jammu & Kashmir. The liquid variant has become convenient for us. We use just 500 ml of liquid Urea in spray machines to spray Urea in 8-9 Kanals. In the […]
Empowering SHG : RAMP scheme awareness programme in Poonch
Poonch, March 12, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute in collaboration with the Rural Development Department organised an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme today in Poonch. The event targeted the beneficiaries of Self-Help Groups under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission and focused on raising awareness about the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance scheme, a […]
New Jammu-Mendhar-Jammu route approved
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has recently approved the Jammu-Mendhar-Jammu helicopter route, addressing a critical need for improved transportation in the Mendhar sector. Known for its rugged terrain and proximity to the Line of Control, this area has long required better access to essential services. The subsidized service is expected to facilitate medical evacuations, […]
BRO begins Bhimber Gali tunnel construction to enhance Rajouri-Poonch highway connectivity
On March 3, 2025, the Border Roads Organisation marked a significant milestone with the inaugural blast for the 1.1 km Bhimber Gali Tunnel along the Rajouri-Poonch stretch of National Highway 144A. Conducted under BRO’s Project Sampark, this tunnel is part of a broader initiative to enhance infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. Once completed, it will […]