BSF rescue teams extend lifesaving aid to Amarnath pilgrims in J&K
Date: July 9, 2025Srinagar, J&K – The Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified its efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims during the Amarnath Yatra 2025, with its Rescue and Relief teams providing essential medical assistance to yatris along the challenging routes to the holy cave shrine. “BSF Rescue and Relief team providing […]
Piyush Goyal discusses cold chain, Agro-Processing growth with JKPICCA in Srinagar
Srinagar, July 6, 2025: In a significant step toward bolstering Jammu and Kashmir’s agricultural economy, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, met with representatives of the Jammu and Kashmir Fruits and Vegetable Processing and Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) in Srinagar on Sunday. The meeting centered on strategic initiatives to advance the cold […]
Chenab River water level rises in Akhnoor sector amid heavy rainfall
Akhnoor, May 2, 2025 – Heavy rainfall has triggered a significant rise in the Chenab River’s water level in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector, raising concerns about potential flooding and prompting local authorities to issue alerts. The surge, observed on Friday, has put villages along the riverbanks on high alert, with officials closely monitoring the […]
09 Hooper Dumper vehicles flagged off for village sanitation in Shopian to boost Swachh Bharat Mission
Shopian, May 2, 2025 – In a landmark move to advance rural cleanliness, Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir launched nine hooper dumper vehicles dedicated to village sanitation on Wednesday. This initiative, a cornerstone of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen , aims to revolutionise waste management, promote hygiene, and propel the region toward achieving Open Defecation […]
Remote-controlled boat tackles Dal lake pollution
Srinagar, April 13, 2025: A remote-controlled garbage collection boat was introduced in Dal Lake, Srinagar, on Saturday, marking a significant step toward preserving the ecological health of this iconic water body. The initiative, spearheaded by the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority , aims to tackle pollution caused by solid waste, plastic debris, and floating garbage […]
DC Harvinder Singh flags off environmental awareness Drive in Khalleni for clean Doda
DODA, April 12, 2025 – An impactful environmental awareness drive was organised at Khalleni by the Live For Others-Being Helpful Foundation in collaboration with 48 Rashtriya Rifles, Talla Jewellers, and other local partners, including New Standard Higher Secondary School Khalleni, Government HSS Khalleni, and Navdurga Parbandhan Committee Dedhni. The event, flagged off by Deputy Commissioner […]
DC Shopian chairs block diwas at Zainapora
Srinagar, April 09, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar, chaired a Block Diwas programme at Zainapora in Shopian district, engaging directly with the local community to address issues of public importance. The event, held on Wednesday, provided a platform for residents to voice their concerns, ranging from infrastructure needs to essential services, […]
SANJY 2025-26: Action plan reviewed at Anantnag
ANANTNAG, APRIL 05, 2025 – District Development Commissioner Anantnag, Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid, chaired a pivotal meeting today to evaluate and refine the comprehensive action plan for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025-26. The session focused on ensuring meticulous preparations for the annual pilgrimage, scheduled to commence on July 3, 2025. The meeting delved into the […]
Festival Waste Pollutes, Pulwama Sweepers Urge People to Ditch Polythene for a Cleaner Environment
Festival Waste Pollutes, Pulwama Sweepers Urge People to Ditch Polythene for a Cleaner Environment A shopkeeper said in Pulwama district of Jammu & Kashmir that whether it is a festival of Hindus or Muslims or Sikhs, mostly polythenes are used and discarded as waste. But the Government should seriously think and ban it as polythenes […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha flags off garbage collection vehicles in Jammu
Jammu, March 27, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched a fleet of door-to-door garbage collection vehicles in a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, marking a significant step toward improving waste management in the Jammu Municipal area. The four vehicles, donated by ICICI Bank and ICICI Foundation, were formally handed over to the Jammu Municipal […]