Explosion in Dibber, Udhampur triggers panic; smoke, sirens engulf Jammu & Kashmir
Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, May 10, 2025 – A deafening explosion rocked the Dibber area near Udhampur Airbase in Jammu & Kashmir early Saturday, unleashing plumes of dark smoke and triggering air raid sirens that pierced the pre-dawn silence. The blast, reported at around 5:50 AM IST, has sent shockwaves through the region, intensifying fears […]
Jammu-Srinagar national highway (NH-44) closed due to mudslide at Chamba Seri, Ramban
Ramban, May 8, 2025, 0730 hrs: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), a vital artery connecting Kashmir to Jammu and beyond, was closed in both directions early this morning due to a massive mudslide at Chamba Seri, Ramban district. Triggered by relentless rainfall, the blockage has stranded commuters and halted all vehicular movement, with authorities urging […]
“Tourists Are Our Lifeline”: Kashmir Taxi Drivers Mourn Pahalgam Victims, Appeal for Support & Peace
“Tourists Are Our Lifeline”: Kashmir Taxi Drivers Mourn Pahalgam Victims, Appeal for Support and Peace Shattered by the brutal killing of 26 Hindu tourists in Pahalgam, taxi drivers across Kashmir took to the streets in protest and grief, calling the victims “our own guests” and pleading for justice and revival of tourism. “Tourists are our […]
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 […]