J&K LG Manoj Sinha honours Army Martyr Hav Jhantu Ali Shaikh in Jammu
Jammu, April 24, 2025: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, paid solemn tributes to Havildar Jhantu Ali Shaikh, an Indian Army soldier who laid down his life during an anti-terror operation in Udhampur. In his statement, LG Manoj Sinha expressed profound respect, stating, “I bow to our army braveheart Hav Jhantu Ali […]
Purple revolution transforms Jammu & Kashmir’s economy with lavender farming
JAMMU, April 15, 2025 – The Purple Revolution, driven by the CSIR-IIIM Aroma Mission, is reshaping the economic landscape of Jammu & Kashmir , turning its picturesque valleys into hubs of opportunity, prosperity, and self-reliance. As highlighted by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat address, lavender farming is not just a […]
India’s first high-altitude climate research station inaugurated in J&K
Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, April 8, 2025 – India marked a historic milestone in climate science with the inauguration of its first high-altitude climate research station at Nathatop in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, launched the Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre […]
Workshop on women empowerment held at Garhi, Udhampur
Udhampur, April 10 , 2025 – The District Administration Udhampur, in partnership with We Care NGO, organised a workshop on women empowerment today at Garhi, aimed at uplifting women through skill development and economic independence. The event saw enthusiastic participation from members of Self Help Groups under the JKRLM UMEED scheme, a flagship program promoting […]
Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first climate change station in himalayan region
Nathatop, April 08, 2025 – Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh landed at Nathatop in Udhampur district on Tuesday to inaugurate India’s first-ever “Climate Change Station” in the Himalayan region. This pioneering facility, established by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, marks a significant milestone as the world’s second station of […]
DC Saloni Rai champions doorstep governance at Udhampur’s block diwas in Battal Ballian
Udhampur, April 3, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai visited Panchayat Battal Ballian in Udhampur district during the weekly Block Diwas, engaging directly with residents to address their concerns and reinforcing the administration’s commitment to time-bound grievance redressal. Emphasizing doorstep governance, she directed officials to streamline service delivery, ensuring that public welfare schemes and development […]
J&K Budget Drives Progress Through Unity, Infrastructure, Jobs & Digital Governance
J&K Budget Drives Progress Through Unity, Infrastructure, Jobs & Digital Governance. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha’s address to the J&K elected representatives in the first budget session who bear the responsibility of fulfilling the aspirations of people who only hope for stability and growth. This budget carries historic significance as […]
J&K: Strawberry Farmer Earns Big & Creates Jobs with Govt Support!
J&K: Strawberry Farmer Earns Big & Creates Jobs with Govt Support. I have been growing strawberry for five years. Every year I increase my Kanal area. I am earning well and giving employment to 3-4 people, said a strawberry farmer in Jammu & Kashmir’s Udhampur area belonging to Thalora village. The Indian Government has provided […]
Beekeeping booms in Udhampur as favourable weather fuels apiculture surge
Udhampur, March 25, 2025 – Apiculture in Udhampur has seen a remarkable upswing this year, driven by unusually favourable climatic conditions that have created an ideal environment for honey production. Local beekeepers, including seasoned veteran Abdul Gani from Thaplal, Batote, are reaping the benefits of this natural boon, marking a promising season for the region’s […]
Government of India approves three new medical colleges for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
Srinagar, March 22, 2025 – The Government of India has greenlit the establishment of three new medical colleges in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, a move set to bolster healthcare education and services in these regions. Announced on March 21, the initiative falls under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at expanding medical education in underserved […]