Srinagar, July 25: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha paid homage to the fallen heroes on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor recalled the magnificent heroism and the spirit of sacrifice of valiant jawans and officers of Armed Forces during Indias victory in Operation Vijay in 1999, also known as [] The post Lieutenant Governor pays homage to Soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, July 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora. Yuva Connect is a flagship initiative under Viksit Bharat-Yuva Connect Program launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor lauded the transformative platform for [] The post Lieutenant Governor addresses Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program at IUST appeared first on Kashmir Med

New Delhi, July 23: The MHA vide its Gazette Notification S.O.3354(E) dated July 22, 2025 has notified the resignation of Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India. The Election Commission of India, under Article 324, is mandated to conduct the election to the office of the Vice President of India. The election to the office [] The post Election to the Office of Vice President of India Process started by ECI appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Leh, July 23: The Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, attended the first convocation ceremony of Sindhu Central University as the Chief Guest at a grand event held at the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Choglamsar, Leh. The ceremony marked a historic milestone for the university, where degrees were conferred upon 14 graduates [] The post Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal attends first Convocation of Sindhu Central University at CIBS, Leh appeared first on Kashmir Media Watc

JAMMU, JULY 23: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired a meeting to review the water supply management and infrastructure development in Jammu Province.The meeting had threadbare discussion on status of water supply schemes and to strategize their augmentation to ensure adequate and sustainable water resources [] The post Javed Rana reviews water supply management, infra development in Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch

Zanskar, July 23: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, convened a comprehensive review meeting with Block Development Officers (BDOs) of the Zanskar Division to evaluate the progress of ongoing developmental works under various schemes such as (CCDA), District CAPEX, MGNREGA, and other state sector schemes. The Deputy Commissioner instructed concerned officers to submit a detailed [] The post DC Kargil Reviews Developmental Projects and Education Status in Zanskar Division appear

Kargil, July 23: Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, today inaugurated a three-day total knee and hip replacement surgery camp organised by the Baqirya Health Care and Research Center (BHC&RC) in collaboration with the Department of Health, LAHDC Kargil. The camp is scheduled from July 22 to July [] The post CEC Kargil Inaugurates Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery Camp by BHC&RC appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kargil, July 23: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, met with a delegation of Old Taxi Stand vendors at his office chamber today. The delegation brought to the CECs attention the hindrances created by ongoing floor tiling works, which they stated would significantly [] The post CEC Kargil addresses issues of vendors at Old Taxi Stand appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, July 22: In a significant move to provide institutionalized support to victims of terrorism, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today launched a dedicated portal for the terror victim families in Jammu Kashmir. The initiative will streamline and expedite the process of providing relief, compassionate appointments, and other forms of assistance to those who have [] The post Lieutenant Governor launches dedicated web portal for terror victim families in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on

Srinagar, July 22: In an area where employment avenues are increasingly scarce, the prolonged delay by the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) in granting food cart permissions is becoming a critical bottleneck in the entrepreneurial aspirations of Kashmirs youth. The future of scores of young people, particularly those hoping to earn through self-employment, is caught in [] The post SMCs Prolonged Delay in Food Cart Permissions Jeopardises Kashmirs Youth Employment Prospects appeared first on

Srinagar, July 21: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Indias largest steelmaking Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, has emerged as the single largest steel supplier to the prestigious Zojila Tunnel project. This ambitious, under-construction project is set to become Indias longest road tunnel and Asias longest bi-directional tunnel. SAIL, has been positioned as a crucial partner [] The post SAIL powers Zojila tunnel with over 31,000 Tonnes of steel, Reinforcing its role in nation buildin

Kargil, July 21: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, met with parents and specially abled students at his office today to discuss concerns related to educational access and inclusive facilities. During the meeting, the delegation apprised Dr. Akhoon of the difficulties faced [] The post CEC Kargil Engages with Parents of Specially Abled Children, Assures Supportive Infrastructure appeared first on

Srinagar, July 21: The WAQF Board Jammu and Kashmir, under the leadership of Dr. Darakshan Andrabi, has taken a historic step to address Srinagars parking woes with the development of the Botabagh multi-level car parking at Hazratbal. Located at Lalbazar Side Adda, near Kashmir University, this facility is expected to accommodate a good number of [] The post Botabagh Hazratbal Car Parking Historic Initiative by WAQF, but deserves more attention appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kargil, July 20: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing works at the Parkachik-Khaus Irrigation Canal constructed via a tunnel, aimed at enhancing irrigation facilities and ensuring sustainable water management for local agriculture. During the visit, the CEC personally entered the under-construction [] The post CEC Kargil Inspects Ongoing Works at Parkachik, Khaus; Announces Key Development Measu

Ganderbal, July 20: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited the Baltal Base Camp and reviewed the arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor chaired a meeting with the Camp Director, officials of District administration, Police and security agencies and discussed the measures taken to facilitate the smooth movement of pilgrims. [] The post Lieutenant Governor visits Baltal Base Camp; Reviews arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra appeared first o

Srinagar, July 20: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the felicitation ceremony of Pedal Through Paradise Cycle Race- 2025 organized by J&K Police at Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor felicitated the winners and hailed the enthusiasm and spirit of unity amongst the participants. More than 5500 Cyclists from different parts of the country participated in [] The post Lieutenant Governor felicitates the winners of Pedal Through Paradise Cycle Race- 2025 organized by J&K Police at S

UDHAMPUR: It is a moment of pride for Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur when Prarena Jamwal, daughter of Pardeep Jamwal and Sudha, and a native of Tikri, Chanas in Udhampur district, has been awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar for her outstanding research work in superconductivity. Her [] The post Prarena Jamwal Awarded Ph.D. Degree from IIT Ropar for Pioneering Superconductivity Study appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kargil, July 18: In anticipation of the forthcoming visit of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to Zanskar, Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon of LAHDC Kargil, along with Executive Councillor Er. Punchok Tashi and Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain, SDM Zanskar Mohd Hassan and Councillor Karsha Stanzin Jigmet conducted a thorough review of [] The post CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Reviews Arrangements at Karsha Zanskar for Dalai Lamas Visit appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kargil, July 18: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon extended warm congratulations to Shri Kavinder Gupta on taking oath as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh. While conveying his best wishes, Dr. Akhoon expressed confidence that the new [] The post CEC Kargil Highlights Key Issues in Meetings with LG Kavinder Gupta, Chief Justice Arun Palli, and Parliamentary Committee C

Jammu, July 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Valedictory session of 5-day Orientation Programme at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also inaugurated Tejas Sports Complex within the campus. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his best wishes to all the students on the [] The post Lieutenant Governor addresses Valedictory session of Orientation Programme at IIM Jammu appeared first on Kashmir

Leh, July 18: The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports convened a meeting in Leh to assess and support the progress of school education in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The meeting was chaired by Shri Digvijaya Singh, Honble Chairman of the Committee and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha. [] The post Parliamentary Standing Committee reviews School Education in Leh, Ladakh appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, JULY 18: In a significant step towards enhancing the disaster resilience and preparedness, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir conducted a high-level workshop on the Incident Response System (IRS) today. The workshop was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Principal Secretary Home and DMRR&R, Chandraker Bharti, senior Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Heads of [] The post Every disaster a lesson to learn from: Chief Secretary appeared first on Kashmir Med

Srinagar, July 18: In a significant development for the promotion of water-based adventure and competitive sports in the Union Territory, a high-level delegation comprising national medal-winning athletes, office bearers of water sports associations, and key stakeholders today met the Honble Sports Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Shri Satish Sharma Ji. The meeting marked a pivotal [] The post Water Sports Delegation Calls on Sports Minister Shri Satish Sharma appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch

Zanskar, July 18: In preparation for the upcoming visit of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to Zanskar, Deputy Commissioner and CEO of LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, along with SSP Kargil Sri Ram R, conducted a comprehensive review of the logistical and security arrangements on Thursday. The officials inspected key locations including the helipad, Duzin [] The post Kargil gears-up for Dalai Lamas Visit to Zanskar; DC and SSP Review Arrangements appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .