Author: Agencies
RAMBAN: The two-day grand Folk Festival culminated today at the picturesque meadow of Sunaseri (Guglidhar), Pogal Paristan, showcasing the rich folk traditions, cultural heritage and ethnic identity of the Pahari community. The festival was organized by the locals, in collaboration with the District Administration Ramban, Directorate of Tourism Jammu and Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, with the objective of promoting indigenous culture and strengthening the potential of Sunsari as an emerging rural and eco-tourism destination. The festival witnessed enthusiastic participation from thousands of locals and visitors, who enjoyed traditional folk music, cultural performances and local ethnic…
BHADERWAH: Additional District Magistrate Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal has issued a Public Advisory for the safe and smooth conduct of the Kailash Yatra-2026, scheduled to be held from September 8 to September 10, 2026. The advisory highlights the challenging nature of the pilgrimage to Kailash Kund, situated at an altitude of around 14,500 feet and urges devotees to undertake the Yatra with adequate preparation, caution and strict adherence to the instructions of the Yatra Administration. Devotees have been advised to ensure their physical fitness, carry valid identity proof, begin the journey early, maintain a slow and steady pace, take adequate…
DODA: District Magistrate (DM) Doda Krishan Lal has ordered a complete prohibition on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The order has been issued following reports of misuse of VPNs by certain individuals and groups to circumvent lawful cyber restrictions and access prohibited applications, websites and digital content, posing a potential threat to public order, tranquility and national security. The District Magistrate observed that such activities have the potential to be exploited for unlawful and anti-national purposes, including inciting unrest, disseminating inflammatory material and coordinating activities prejudicial to…
RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the progress of the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) being conducted under the AgriStack framework in the district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed assessment of the progress achieved by the concerned departments and reviewed the status of field-level data collection and other related activities. The Digital Crop Survey (DCS) is an initiative of the Government of India under the AgriStack framework, aimed at creating a verified and reliable digital database of farm plots, crops sown and farmer-related information. The initiative seeks to facilitate better agricultural planning,…
SRINAGAR: Governor of Bihar, Lieutenant General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain, on Sunday called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar. During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on a range of issues of mutual interest. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah and the First Lady of Bihar were also present on the occasion.
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will lead the INDIA bloc in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal said on Sunday, dismissing reports that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) had proposed its leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay as the alliance’s prime ministerial candidate. Responding to reporters’ questions over reports projecting Vijay for the top post in the 2029 parliamentary elections, Venugopal said the TVK had made no such demand. “Nobody should create any such confusion. Rahul Gandhi will be the face of the INDIA alliance,” he said. Venugopal said Gandhi’s…
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Airforce Line earlier scheduled for 07 September, 2026, has been rescheduled. As per the revised schedule, the shutdown will now be observed on 09 September, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM.
BANDIPORA: The 20th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora, SKUAST-Kashmir, was held today under the chairmanship of Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir, with a focus on strengthening farmer-centric extension, promoting agricultural diversification and expanding technology-led interventions in the district. Indu Kanwal Chib, Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, attended the meeting as Guest of Honour, while Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-Kashmir, participated in the deliberations. The meeting began with a presentation on the Annual Progress Report 2025–26, highlighting the major activities and achievements of KVK Bandipora during the year. Dr. Tariq Sultan, Programme Coordinator, KVK…
SRINAGAR: A one day training programme for the Referral Judges was conducted today at the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy, Srinagar, in hybrid mode under the aegis of the Mediation & Conciliation Committee (MCC), High Court of J&K and Ladakh, in compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court in view of the “Mediation for the Nation 3.0” Drive. In the inaugural address, Justice Rajnesh Oswal while addressing the participants described the programme as a focused “Judicial Master Class” aimed at equipping the Referral Judges with the practical tools for effective case referral. He emphasized that mediation is relevant across…
SRINAGAR: The 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK)–2026 is set to witness the coming together of an exceptional panel of filmmakers, cinematographers, sound designers, curators, producers and educators from India and abroad, reflecting the festival’s commitment to showcasing cinema of the highest artistic and creative standards. The festival will also bring together Padma Shri awardee Director and Producer, Ramesh Sippy, known for blockbuster movie Sholay as well as son of the soil, director, producer, screenwriter and editor, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, known for films like 3 Idiots, PK, Mission Kashmir , as special guests. The maiden edition of…