Biofencing drive initiated at Srinagar waste facilities
Srinagar, September 18, 2025: In a significant step towards enhancing Srinagar’s green cover, Ms. Mandeep Kaur, IAS, Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), today inaugurated a Mega Plantation Drive under “Sewa Parv 2025” at the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Allochi Bagh, aimed at introducing dense biofencing around all major waste management facilities in […]
DG rural sanitation reviews sanitation facilities along Amarnath Yatra route
Srinagar, July 26: In a continued effort to ensure a hygienic and safe pilgrimage experience for devotees, Director General Rural Sanitation, Ms. Anoo Malhotra, undertook a detailed inspection along the Amarnath Yatra route from Nunwan Base Camp to the Holy Cave, travelling via Sheshnag with an overnight halt at Panjtarni. During the visit, Ms. Malhotra […]
Silent crusaders of cleanliness: Sanitation workers power Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025
Behind the seamless and sacred journey of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 are thousands of unsung heroes — the sanitation workers — who are working day in and day out to ensure that every corner of the Yatra route remains clean, safe, and hygienic for lakhs of devotees. From cleaning camps, maintaining toilets, and […]
Eco-Friendly push:Waste segregation at Amarnath Yatra 2025
Srinagar, July 21, 2025: The Amarnath Yatra 2025, which commenced on July 3 and will conclude on August 9, is setting a new benchmark for environmental sustainability through robust waste management initiatives. With thousands of pilgrims trekking to the sacred Amarnath Cave at 3,880 meters in the Kashmir Himalayas, the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Ramban ensures clean, safe pilgrimage
Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, July 13, 2025 – The Ramban district administration has implemented comprehensive measures to ensure round-the-clock sanitation and cleanliness along the Amarnath Yatra route, prioritizing a safe and hygienic environment for pilgrims during the ongoing pilgrimage. According to Mohammed Ashfaq Khanji, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat and Nodal Officer for sanitation, over 1,200 washrooms […]
Sanitation teams maintain clean and safe route at Pissu Top during Amarnath Yatra 2025
Srinagar, July 10, 2025 – As the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 continues to draw thousands of devotees to the sacred cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, sanitation teams have swung into action at Pissu Top along the Baltal axis, clearing waste and disinfecting paths to ensure a hygienic and safe passage for yatris. This […]
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 […]