BARAMULLA, MAY 09: On the directions of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, Cabinet Ministers, Sakeena Itoo and Javed Ahmad Dar, today visited frontier district Baramulla and took stock of ongoing situation due to cross border shelling. During the visit, the Ministers visited GMC Baramulla and enquired about the well being of citizens injured in the recent [] The post Sakeena Itoo, Javed Dar visit shelling affected areas of Baramulla, Uri appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, May 09: The Jammu and Kashmir Banks SSI branch in Srinagar is facing backlash for its harsh handling of customers.Account holders say the bank is too quick to punish small loan repayment delays, often deducting money from guarantors accounts without any prior notice as per the RBI guidelines.One customer reported a 3900 laptop loan [] The post J&K Banks SSI Srinagar Branch Accused of Unfair Customer Treatment appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, 9 May: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid a visit to frontline soldiers in Baramulla and Uri sectors, today. The Lieutenant Governor, who addressed and interacted with the soldiers stationed near the LoC, asked them: How is the Josh? His question met with an energetic High, Saheb! from the troops, echoing the mood of [] The post Lieutenant Governor Visits Uri, Interacts with Soldiers at Baramulla appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

JAMMU, MAY 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today rushed to Jammu to take stock of the situation following heightened tensions, drone attacks in Jammu and intense shelling in border districts of Jammu. With airports closed, the Chief Minister proceeded to Jammu by road early morning. Chief Minister visited several camps and lodgement centres in Jammu [] The post CM Omar Abdullah visits camps in Jammu & Samba appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, MAY 08: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today reviewed the security situation in the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir. The review meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Shri Atal Dulloo; DGP, Shri Nalin Prabhat; Principal Secretary, Home, Shri Chandraker Bharti; ADGP CID, Shri Nitish Kumar; Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari; [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Chairs High-Level Meeting, Reviews Preparedness appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

New Delhi, May 08: The Prime Minister today chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries of various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security. PM Modi stressed the need for seamless coordination among ministries and agencies to uphold operational continuity [] The post PM Modi Chairs High-Level Meeting with Secretaries of Government of India appeared first

Kargil, May 07: In a proactive effort to bolster community resilience and preparedness, a comprehensive Civil Defense Mock Drill was successfully organized today at Dyanguchay, Minji and the Residential Quarters of LAHDC Kargil under the supervision of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Kargil. The programme aimed to sensitize citizens to effective emergency responses in [] The post Civil Defense Mock Drill Successfully Conducted in Kargil appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, May 07: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, today virtually dedicated to the nation 50 strategically-significant infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Of these, one road and 5 bridge projects are in the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor, J&K, Shri Manoj Sinha expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and [] The post Rajnath Singh virtually dedicates to the nation 50 strategically-significant BRO infrastructure projects, wo

Srinagar, May 07: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the High-Level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah through virtual mode. The Lieutenant Governor was joined by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Shri Mahesh Dixit, Special Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB); Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department [] The post Lieutenant Governor Attends High-Level Security Meeting Chaired by Home Minister appeared first on Kas

Sopore, May 07:Continuing its relentless drive against the drug menace, Police in Sopore have booked a notorious drug peddler, Nazir Ahmad Shah @Bedan son of Mohammad Yousaf Shah resident of Neharpora Sopore, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. The accused has been lodged in Udhampur Jail following [] The post Police Books Notorious Drug Peddler Under PIT NDPS Act in Sopore appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, Nay 07: The Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Omar Abdullah, lauded the achievements of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Regional Centre Srinagar for the academic year 202425, following a meeting with Regional Director, Regional Centre, IGNOU Srinagar, Dr. A.H. Rizvi. During the meeting, Dr. Rizvi presented a [] The post Chief Minister J&K Appreciates IGNOUs Achievements in Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, May 07: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took stock of the situation in border districts of J&K UT with all the senior administrative, police and district officials including Deputy Commissioners of all the border districts, earlier this morning. The Lieutenant Governor is closely monitoring the situation. He reiterated that the government is fully prepared to [] The post Lieutenant Governor takes stock of the situation in border districts of J&K UT appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch

Srinagar, April 06: After house to house field survey by 323 Booth Level Officers (BLOs), draft Electoral Rolls were published on 8th April 2025 by the respective Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) in the two Assembly Constituencies viz; 27-Budgam and 77-Nagrota, for inviting claims and objections. All Political Parties together appointed 279 number of Booth Level [] The post Appeals invited for Electoral Rolls in respect of 27-Budgam and 77-Nagrota ACs appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch

Kargil, May 06: Tears, prayers and heartfelt farewells marked a deeply emotional morning at Kharul Hardass and Matayen Drass in Kargil as the final batch of around 100 to 120 Hajj pilgrims from Kargil District of the Union Territory of Ladakh set forth on their sacred journey to the holy city of Makkah on Tuesday. [] The post Final Batch of Ladakh Hajj Pilgrims Embarks on Sacred Journey with Emotional Farewells appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, MAY 05: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today conducted the on-site inspection and reviewed ongoing construction work of the Office and Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor ascertained the progress of the work and emphasised on timely completion of the project. He was informed that the [] The post LG Manoj Sinha conducts on-site inspection of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Boards Office & Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk appeared first on

Srinagar, May 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off the first batch of Haj pilgrims of the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir from Srinagar International Airport. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the pilgrims and extended his greetings and best wishes for a safe pilgrimage and a truly fulfilling spiritual experience. He prayed for peace [] The post Lieutenant Governor flags off J&Ks 1st batch of Haj pilgrims from Srinagar International Airport appeared first on Kashmir Media

As the world marks World Press Freedom Day 2025, we honor journalists who embody the spirit of courage and conviction. One such luminary is Ghulam Hassan Kaloo, a trailblazer in English journalism in Kashmir. His remarkable career exemplifies the power of the pen, proving that The pen is mightier than the sword remains a potent [] The post World Press Freedom Day 2025: Ghulam Hassan Kaloos Enduring Legacy appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, 2 May: Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema and Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Umar Farooq, expressed deep sorrow over the passing away of renowned Islamic scholar and Khateeb of Bazaar Masjid Srinagar, Maulana Mubarak Mubarki sahab. In a statement issued to the Kashmir Media Watch, In his heartfelt tribute, Mirwaiz described the late Maulana [] The post Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Pays Tribute to Late Maulana Mubarak Mubarki Sahib appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Leh, May 01:The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired a meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Leh to review the progress of compliance reduction and deregulation initiatives under the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) framework. The meeting began with a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation by Bhupesh Chaudhary, Administrative Secretary, UT [] The post Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal Chairs Meeting to Review Compliance Reduction and Deregulation under Ease of Doi

New Delhi, May 02: Holy Relics of Lord Buddha, accompanied by Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Tourism and Culture of Andhra Pradesh Kandula Durgesh, revered monks and senior officials from India arrived in Ho Chi Minh City today morning by a special Indian aircraft. The visit is taking [] The post Holy Relics of Lord Buddha accompanied by Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju arrives in Vietnam appeared first on Ka

Awantipora, May 1: Under its University Outreach Program and as part of its MoU with DataLEADS, the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today launched a Media Literacy Program aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs, with a special focus on women participants. The initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Women Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Centre for Innovation [] The post IUST hosts Media Outreach Program appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Awantipora, May 1: IUSTs Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering organized a hands-on outreach session under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), reinforcing the universitys commitment to rural engagement and STEM education. As part of the initiative, students from Government Boys High School, Padgampora visited the campus and participated in interactive demonstrations at the Electronics Laboratory. [] The post IUSTs ECE Department Hosts School Outreach Session Under UBA appeared firs

New Delhi, May 01: The Election Commission of India has introduced new initiatives aimed at improving the accuracy of electoral rolls, making the voting process more convenient for citizens. These measures are in line with the initiatives as envisaged by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Shri Gyanesh Kumar during the Conference of Chief [] The post Electronic obtaining data of Death registration for updation of electoral rolls BLOs to get standard photo ID appeared first on Kashmir

JAMMU, MAY 01: The one-month internship programme organized for students of the Central University concluded today at the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir.In a brief meaningful ceremony, Director Information, Nitish Rajora, felicitated the interns and acknowledged their enthusiasm, dedication, and active participation throughout the duration of the programme.The internship aimed [] The post One-Month Internship Programme for Central University Students Co

Kargil, May 01: The Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse, who is also the Chairman of District Road Safety Committee, convened a meeting to review road safety measures and assess accident-prone areas across the district. The objective was to strengthen implementation of safety standards and discuss preventive strategies to reduce road mishaps. The meeting was [] The post DC Kargil convenes District road safety meeting appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kargil, May 1: The Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department Kargil on Wednesday hosted a farewell dinner in honour of the retiring Chief Engineer, PHE Ladakh, Haji Ali. The event was held at Rego Caf, Tourist Facilitation Centre (TFC), Biamathang, Kargil. Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon; Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC Kargil, Shrikant [] The post PHE Department Kargil Hosts Farewell Dinner for Retiring Chief Engineer Haji Ali appeared first on Kas

Leh, April 30: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh organized a farewell ceremony at the Civil Secretariat, Leh, to bid adieu to the outgoing Commissioner/Secretary, Dr. Vasanthakumar Namasivayam. The event marked his voluntary retirement from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Dr. Vasanthakumar belongs to the 2004 batch of the AGMUT cadre. Speaking on [] The post UT Administration bids farewell to Outgoing Commissioner/Secretary Dr. Vasanthakumar Namasivayam appeared first

Leh, April 30: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, conducted a circuit sitting at the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre, Melongthang, Leh, aimed at facilitating accessible and efficient justice delivery for the residents of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The session was graced by the presence of esteemed members of the judiciary and the [] The post Circuit Sitting of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Jammu Bench held at Leh. appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

JAMMU, APRIL 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of key national highway, expressway and tunnel projects across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, [] The post CM Omar Abdullah reviews progress of National Highway projects in J&K appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Jammu, April 30: The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials to review the prevailing security scenario in Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home; Shri Nitish Kumar, ADGP CID J&K; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to [] The post LG Manoj Sinha chairs high level meeting to review prevailing security scenario appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, April 30: The Khyber Kashmir Super League (KSL), powered by Athwas Hyundai, proudly announces the opening of franchise applications for what promises to be a revolutionary football league in Jammu & Kashmir. This first-of-its-kind event is being organized in association with the J&K Sports Council and District Football Association (DFA) Srinagar, marking a significant [] The post Khyber Kashmir Super League Powered by Athwas Hyundai Invites Franchisees for the mega Football Event appea

JAMMU, APRIL 30: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Gyanesh Kumar, today inaugurated a two day capacity building training programme for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) from Bihar and EROs and BLO Supervisors from Haryana, NCT of Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management [] The post ECI strengthens field readiness with 2 day training for electoral officers at IIIDEM appeared first on Kashmir M

Srinagar, Apr 29: In a key development that marks a new chapter in the leadership journey of its wholly owned subsidiary, J&K Banks Managing Director & CEO Amitava Chatterjee has been inducted as the Nominee Director and Chairman on the Board of JKB Financial Services Limited (JKBFSL). The induction was formalized during the 74th Board [] The post J&K Bank MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee appointed Chairman of JKB Financial Services Ltd. appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

JAMMU, APRIL 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the importance of robust inter-departmental coordination to ensure uninterrupted essential services and swift response mechanism during the upcoming summer season across Jammu division. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Chief Minister assessed the readiness of various departments to address challenges likely to emerge during the summer [] The post Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviews summer preparedness for Jammu division ap

Kargil, April 29: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended the Post World Heritage Day celebration organized by the Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF) at historic Khankah Goma in Kargil. The event was held under the theme Apricots: The Essence of Cultural and Natural Heritage of Ladakh. Executive Councillor for Tourism, [] The post CEC attends post-World Heritage Day celebration at Khankah Goma Kargil appeared first on Kashmir Media Wat

Kargil, April 29: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today distributed Senior Citizen Cards at Council Secretariat, Kargil. Executive Councillor, Social Welfare Syed Mujtaba, EC Revenue Kacho Mohd Feroz, EC RDD Er. Punchok Tashi, Director Social Welfare, Tashi Dolma, Incharge District Social Welfare/Joint Director Planning, Abdul Hadi, Accounts Officer, Social Welfare, Mohd [] The post CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon distributes Senior Citizen Cards at Council Secre

Awantipora, April 29: As part of the ongoing NEP Lecture Series, the Office of the Dean, School of Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized a lecture titled National Credit Framework: An Overview. The session was delivered by Dr. Peer Bilal Ahmad, Head, Department of Mathematical Sciences and Director, Directorate of Internal Quality [] The post IUST Organized Program on National Credit Framework appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kargil, April 29: The Department of Zoology, Government Degree College (GDC) Drass, organised a one-day educational tour for the B.Sc. 6th Semester students to the Animal Breeding Centre and Poultry Farm Kargil on April 28, 2025. This academic programme was conducted as part of the University of Ladakhs curriculum requirements under Applied Zoology and Animal [] The post GDC Drass conducts one-day educational tour to Animal Breeding Centre and Poultry Farm, Kargil appeared first on Kashmir Media

Leh, April 28: The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired a review meeting of the UID Implementation Committee (UIDIC) at the Civil Secretariat in Leh to assess the Aadhaar penetration and usage progress in Ladakh. Assistant Manager, UIDAI Ladakh, Mr. Mohamad Taief, presented the status report, highlighting achievements and [] The post Chief Secretary UT Ladakh Reviews Aadhaar Penetration, Directs Roadmap to Cover Left-Out Population appeared first on Kashmir

Kargil, April 28: Member of Parliament Ladakh, Mohammad Haneefa Jan, today chaired the First Quarter (2025-26) meeting of District Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) to review progress of Centrally Sponsored Schemes at Conference Hall, Kargil. Executive Councilor, Social Welfare, LAHDC, Kargil, Aga Syeed Mujtaba Mussavi, Executive Councilor, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, LAHDC, Kargil, Er. [] The post MP Ladakh chairs meeting of DISHA to review progress of Centrally Sponsored

Kargil, April 28: In a momentous achievement, Ladakh has opened its medal tally for the season with a historic performance at the 1st Federation Cup Taekwondo Championship held in Nashik, Maharashtra, from April 2529, 2025. Team Ladakh clinched a total of three gold medals, marking a proud milestone for the Union Territory. International Taekwondo Player [] The post Seasons first gold medal for Ladakh: Team Ladakh shines with 3 Golds at Federation Cup Taekwondo Championship appeared first on Kas

SEOUL, April 28: Balancehero, a leading fintech company operating in India and founded by CEO Charlie Lee, announced that it shared its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered microfinance technology and success stories in the Indian market with the World Bank and global financial policymakers during a recent visit to its Korea office.On April 25, more than 40 [] The post Balancehero Shares AI Microfinance Expertise During World Bank Visit appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Awantipora, April 28: Islamic University of Science and Technology inaugurated a week-long Training of Trainers programme aimed at advancing expertise in Optical Fibre Communication technologies. The programme, organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering in collaboration with the Kalam Academy of Skill and Training (KAST), was formally launched by Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, [] The post IUST inaugurates Training of Trainers Programme on Optical Fibre Communication ap

Kargil, April 27: As part of the 7-day Tribal Painting Workshop organized by Tribal Research Institute, University of Ladakh, Kargil Campus, a special heritage tour was organized for 50 tribal students from various High and Higher Secondary schools of Kargil. The students were taken to different heritage sites of the scenic Suru Valley to explore [] The post Heritage tour conducted as part of Tribal Painting Workshop by Tribal Research Institute, University of Ladakh, Kargil Campus appeared firs

SRINAGAR, APRIL 26: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Branch Cutting along and under the corridor of these 33 KV lines and Looping of trees and Branch cutting & other preventive maintenance works, shutdown of several 33KV lines shall be carried out which will subsequently affect power supply to [] The post Power Shutdown in Sgr, Bgam & Pul appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Sopore, April 26: Continuing its efforts to root out drug menace from society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Sopore and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police team from Police Station Sopore and PP Fruit Mandi, intercepted a vehicle (Load Carrier) bearing registration number JK05M-9529 at Vijbal crossing with two persons on [] The post Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Sopore, contraband substance recovered appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, APRIL 26: For amicable resolution of consumer cases, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, organized a Lok Adalat for Consumer cases at the District Court Complex, Mominabad, Srinagar. The Lok Adalat was held under the guidance of Shazia Tabassum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority and under the Supervision of Tasleem Arief, Chairman DLSA [] The post DLSA Srinagar holds Lok Adalat; settles 04 cases, awards Rs.01 lakh as settlement amount appeared first on Kashm

CHANDIGARH, APRIL 26: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today called on Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT of Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria at Raj Bhavan here. During the interaction, the Minister discussed several issues concerning safety and security of J&K students and business community, in wake of the recent tragic [] The post Sakeena Itoo calls on Punjab Governor; raises issues of J&K students, business community in wake of Pahalgam attack appeared firs

Srinagar, April 26 : In the aftermath of the recent terror incident in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir Minister Sakina Itoo has reached Chandigarh and Punjab to coordinate with students, businesspersons, and individuals from J&K, as per directions of the Honble Chief Minister. In a post on X, Minister Sakina Itoo wrote, On the direction of [] The post Minister Sakina Itoo Reaches Chandigarh, Punjab to Assist J&K Residents appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Awantipora, April 25: The Academic and Research Audit of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) was conducted today at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST). The audit aimed to evaluate the academic performance, research output, and strategic direction of the six departments functioning under SHSS. The departments who were audited included [] The post Academic and Research Audit Conducted at the SHSS IUST appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .