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J-K: Walnut harvesting begins in Kathua as farmers turn to horticulture for higher income

Walnut harvesting has begun in the Bani area of Kathua district, where local farmers are cultivating the crop using traditional methods after being inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. Earlier, farmers in the region mainly ... read..

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J-K: Organic walnut harvest begins in Kathua's Bani hills; farmers draw inspiration from PM's 'Mann Ki Baat'

The walnut harvesting season is currently underway in the hilly regions of Bani in Jammu and Kashmir. Farmers and their families are busy in their orchards, gathering the ripe walnuts from the trees. These walnuts, cultivated using traditional methods, ar... read..

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LG Manoj Sinha felicitates stakeholders for successful conduct of Amarnath Yatra

The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated officers of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, Civil Administration, Army, CAPFs, J&K Police, BRO, medical professionals, service providers, and other stakeholders for successful conduct of Amarnath Yatra-2026,... read..

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J-K: Salal Dam opens multiple gates to regulate water level following heavy rainfall in catchment areas

Following continuous rainfall in the upper catchment areas, multiple gates of Reasi's Salal dam were opened to regulate the increased inflow of water into the reservoir.... read..

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"Kashmir pandit's pain not a punchline:" J&K Peace Forum slams Samay Raina and Sharon Verma over Bihari-Kashmiri jokes

The Jammu and Kashmir Peace Forum on Saturday scathingly criticised comedians Samay Raina and Sharon Verma over their banter regarding the Bihari and Kashmiri communities, declaring that the displacement and suffering of Kashmiri Pandits cannot be reduced... read..

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J-K: Union MoS Jitendra Singh lays foundation of Rs 1,503 crore PMGSY Roads in Udhampur

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving the highest priority to the Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Parliamentary constituency over the last 12 years, resulting in sustained expansion of road connectivity across some... read..

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J-K: Indian Army tracks Pakistani drone intrusion in Rajouri's Behrooti Sector

Security forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir have been put on high alert following fresh aerial activity originating from across the border in the Rajouri sector.... read..

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Threats to Kashmiri Pandits result of Pak's Govt and ISI "collusion": Himachal Governor warns of "befitting response"

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday said fresh threats to Pandit employees in Kashmir are the result of a collusion between Pakistan's government, its military and the ISI. He warned that any attempt to disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir ... read..

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"There is no shortcut in games, only hard work matters": LG Manoj Sinha on National Sports Day

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday emphasised the importance of hard work and dedication in sports and urged athletes from the Union Territory to return to their villages and neighbourhoods to inspire children to pursue sports.... read..

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J-K: Fire breaks out after head-on collision between two tankers near Udhampur

Fire erupted on Friday following a head-on collision between two tankers near the Malhar Palace area in Udhampur on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, officials said.... read..

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"Felt great seeing confidence level of kids" : Hina Khan praises Army Goodwill Schools during visit to J-K

Actor Hina Khan visited Army Goodwill School (AGS) Boniyar and Dagger Parivaar School in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, where she praised the school's infrastructure and the confidence of children.... read..

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Governor Gupta highlights potential of Jammu, Himachal to develop integrated spiritual tourism circuit

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday paid obeisance at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, popularly known as Tirupati Balaji Temple, in Jammu on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan and Shravan Purnima.... read..

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Chota Amarnath Yatra flagged off from Bandipora's Kaloosa amid tight security

The annual Chota Amarnath Yatra was officially flagged off from Kaloosa in Bandipora district on Friday amid tight security, with around 108 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country participating in the pilgrimage.... read..

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"Khelo India initiative has emerged as source of inspiration for youth": Jitendra Singh at Khelo India Samvaad at IIM Jammu

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Thursday attended 'Khelo India Samvaad' at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, asserting that the initiative has emerged as a source of inspiration for the country's youth.... read..

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J-K: Anantnag witnesses grand Milad procession as devotees gather for Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations

Anantnag witnessed a massive Milad procession as thousands of devotees gathered to mark Eid Milad-un-Nabi, commemorating the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad on Wednesday.... read..

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Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrated across India; prayers held in Srinagar, Mumbai, Shivamogga

Eid Milad-un-Nabi was celebrated across the country on Wednesday, with people offering prayers at prominent religious places in Srinagar and Mumbai, while streets in Shivamogga, Karnataka, were illuminated and decorated for the occasion. Devotees also hig... read..

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J-K: House collapses near Baglihar Dam reservoir in Ramban due to land subsidence; DC inspects area

Several houses have developed cracks due to land subsidence in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the local administration to relocate families living in the affected structures to safer locations.... read..

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J-K: Youths intensify hunger strike in Doda over immediate construction of long-pending GDC Thathri building

Youths on Monday intensified their hunger strike demanding the immediate construction of the long-pending Government Degree College (GDC) Thathri building in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.... read..

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J-K: SDRF rescues person after sand-extraction boat swept away in Chenab River

A sand-extraction boat was swept downstream by a strong current in the Chenab River after its rope snapped, with one person on board rescued by a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team, officials said on Monday.... read..

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PM Package employees seek enhanced security in Kashmir after fresh threat to Kashmiri pandits surfaces on social media

The All PM Package Employees Forum Kashmir has written to the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir seeking enhanced security and protection for Kashmiri Pandit employees serving under the Prime Minister's Package in the Kashmir Valley, citing fresh threat... read..

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Two inmates escape from Srinagar Central Jail; CISF begins preliminary enquiry

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has started its preliminary enquiry into the escape of two inmates from the Central Jail in Srinagar on Sunday morning after allegedly scaling the front-side wall of the prison premises, officials said on Monda... read..

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