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SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 28: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone of the Kashmir Chapter of the Centre for Regional Studies, Culture, Dialects and Emotional Intelligence of the University of Jammu. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that the Centre represents a unique and forward-looking confluence of regional studies, culture, dialects [] The post Lieutenant Governor Lays Foundation Stone of Kashmir Chapter of Centre for Regional Studies, Cultur

Leh, October 28, 2026: Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a review meeting of the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) to assess the progress of power generation, transmission and distribution projects, renewable energy initiatives, and measures to ensure reliable electricity supply across the Union Territory. He emphasised the need for coordinated planning, [] The post Chief Secretary reviews Power Sector in Ladakh, Stresses Reliable Supply and Timely Compl

Leh, 27 October 2026: Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, today chaired a meeting with women representatives of various religious organisations including LBA to discuss issues relating to excise policy. The meeting was also attended by Shri Romil Singh Donk, IAS, Excise Commissioner, UT Ladakh, Representative of All Ladakh Gompa Association, [] The post Chief Secretary chaired a meeting with representatives of different religious organisations including LBA to di

Kargil, October 27, 2026: Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Kargil organised a one-day Awareness Programme focusing on the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and self-employment opportunities. The event was conducted in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Training and Rural Development Initiatives Institute (ETRDI) and the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of MSME, Government [] The post Govt ITI Kargil Organises Awareness Programme on

Srinagar, October 27, 2026: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar and reviewed the security scenario in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by GOC-in-C, Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma; Chief Secretary Shri Atal Dulloo; DGP Shri Nalin Prabhat; GOC Chinar Corps [] The post Lieutenant Governor Chairs Unified Headquarters (UHQ) Meeting appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, marked another significant milestone in Indias indigenous defence shipbuilding journey with the launch of the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) INS Srishti (Yard 1283), built by GSL for the Indian Navy. The launch underscores GSLs continuing contribution to strengthening [] The post Goa Shipyard Limited Launches Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel appeared first on Kashmir Media

Khaltsi, October 26, 2026: Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 was observed in District Sham at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioners Office, Sham, under the theme Probity of Prosperity. The week-long observance is being held across the country from October 26 to November 1, 2026, to promote integrity, transparency, accountability and a corruption-free society. The [] The post Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 Observed in District Sham appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Jammu, Oct 25: Expanding access to banking services in rural areas, J&K Bank today opened an Easy Banking Unit (EBU) at village Chakra in Hiranagar, district Kathua. Union Minister of State for the Prime Ministers Office Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the unit in the presence of MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma and [] The post Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates J&K Banks Easy Banking Unit at Chakra appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 25: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today interacted with participants of Yuva Sangam from various educational institutions of Maharashtra, led by IIT Mumbai at Lok Bhavan. The Lieutenant Governor underlined the importance of collaboration, mentorship and national integration in shaping Indias future. Addressing the students, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised that transformative ideas [] The post Lieutenant Governor Interacts with Participants of Yuva Sangam at Lok B

Srinagar, October 25, 2026: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the award ceremony of the Kashmir Marathon and congratulated all the winners for their outstanding achievements. Total 68 medals were awarded, comprising 34 medals each in the Full Marathon and Half Marathon categories. The Lieutenant Governor noted that every medal represented dedication, perseverance, and [] The post Lieutenant Governor Addresses Award Ceremony of Kashmir Marathon; Calls for Nurturing Local Talent

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today opened the Chrysanthemum Show 2026 at the Botanical Garden, Chashma Shahi, Srinagar and the Chrysanthemum Theme Garden, popularly known as Bagh-e-Gul-Dawood, was opened for the public, marking another step towards extending Kashmirs tourism season and establishing autumn as an equally attractive time to visit the Valley. Titled [] The post CM Omar Abdullah opens Chrysanthemum Show 2026, invites people to experience Kashmirs autumn colours

Leh, October 23: Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today inaugurated the two-day Ladakh Pashmina Conclave: Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet in Leh, bringing together stakeholders from across the Pashmina value chain from nomadic Pashmina herders and artisans to entrepreneurs, industry representatives, designers, and buyers. The conclave aims to take the Golden Fibre of Ladakh to [] The post LG Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurates two-day Ladakh Pashmina Conclave to take Golden Fibre of Ladakh to g

Awantipora, Oct 23:The CIED-IUST Foundation, the startup incubator of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), launched CIED IGNITE, an incubation cohort programme for aspiring entrepreneurs, students and early-stage founders, in collaboration with the Nadathur S. Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL), IIM Bangalore, on October 21. The launch was held at the IUST [] The post CIED-IUST Foundation launches CIED IGNITE Incubation Program in collaboration with IIM Ban

BEERWAH (BUDGAM), OCTOBER 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a series of infrastructure projects worth 25 crore in Beerwah, Budgam, aimed at strengthening connectivity, improving electricity supply, enhancing civic amenities and boosting the areas tourism potential. The Chief Minister inaugurated a two-span truss girder bridge over Nallah Sukhnag, with [] The post CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 25 crore in Beerwah

Srinagar, October 21, 2026: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha paid solemn tribute to police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day. Remembering the courage, dedication and patriotism of the brave martyrs, the Lieutenant Governor said that their service and sacrifice remain an enduring [] The post Lieutenant Governor Pays Tribute to Martyred Police Personnel on Police Commemoration Day appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch

New Delhi, October 19: The Union Territory of Ladakh showcased its rich textile heritage and contemporary creative identity at Lakm Fashion Week x Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) 2026 through a special presentation titled The Fifth Season: A Fashion Story from Ladakh at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, on the concluding day of the [] The post Ladakh Showcases Pashmina Heritage at Lakm Fashion Week 2026 Through The Fifth Season appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

New Delhi, October 19, 2026: The Department of Social & Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the Ladakh Students Welfare Society, Delhi (LSWSD), and the All Kargil Student Association, Delhi (AKSAD), organised a two-day Interactive Youth Engagement Programme on Substance Abuse and Mental Health under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) on October 17 [] The post Two-Day Youth Engagement Programme on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Held at University of Delhi appeared first on Kash

JAMMU, OCTOBER 19: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Vikas Kundal, today flagged off the JammuBasohli Bike Ride from Tawi River Front, Jammu, as part of Basohli Utsav-2026, aimed at promoting the regions rich cultural heritage, scenic beauty and tourism potential while spreading the message of a drug-free society.Speaking on the occasion, Vikas Kundal said that around 30 [] The post Div Com Jammu flags off JammuBasohli Bike Ride to promote tourism, cultural heritage and drug-free youth appeared fir

RAJOURI, OCTOBER 18: IGP Traffic J&K M. Suleman Choudhary chaired a coordination meeting with officers of District Police and Traffic Police at DPL Rajouri to discuss measures to streamline traffic management, strengthen road safety and reduce road accidents and traffic congestion across the RajouriPoonch region. The meeting was attended by DIGP Rajouri-Poonch Range Sandeep Wazir; [] The post IGP Traffic J&K chairs joint coordination meeting at DPL Rajouri to strengthen Road Safety, Traffic Mana

A Ceremonial Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, presided over by Honble Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, was held at Leh today to commemorate the historic inauguration of the Ladakh Bench, marking a significant milestone in bringing constitutional [] The post Ceremonial Bench Held at Leh to Mark Historic Inauguration of Ladakh Bench of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh appeared first on Kashmir Media Wat

LOLAB, OCTOBER 18: Sopore XI reached into the final of the Kilo North Kashmir T20 Premier League after defeating Friends XI Lolab in the second semi-final at Chandigam Cricket Ground, Lolab, with an impressive all-round performance. Sopore XI will now face Pathan Panthers Lolab in the tournaments grand finale, setting the stage for an exciting [] The post Sopore XI enter Kilo North Kashmir T20 Premier League Final appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

In a historic milestone for the administration of justice in the Union Territory of Ladakh, Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, today inaugurated the newly established Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Melongthang, Leh. The establishment of the Bench marks a significant step towards bringing justice [] The post Chief Justice of India Inaugurates Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Leh appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Political circles are agog with speculations that an important BJP leader from Punjab is being moved as Governor of a state. One can wait and watch. The post Will a prominent BJP leader of Punjab be elevated as Governor? appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Sudhakar Dalela (IFS: 1993), currently Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal. The post Sudhakar Dalela will be Indias next Ambassador to Nepal appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kargil, October 16: Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, IAS, today visited the Truck Terminal at Kharul, Kargil, to assess the status of construction works and review progress towards completion. During the inspection, the Chief Secretary expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the executing agency over the delay in completing the project. He [] The post Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra Inspects Truck Terminal at Kharul, Expresses Displeasure Over Delayed Works appe

Kargil, October 16: The Departments of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physics of Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil successfully concluded a two-day exposure visit to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu and CSIRIndian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, under the DBT STAR College Scheme. During the visit to IIT Jammu, students explored research laboratories, [] The post GDC Kargil concludes two-day exposure Vlvisit to IIT Jammu and CSIR-IIIM Jammu appeared

GANDERBAL, OCTOBER 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the 70th National School Games at the Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal, welcoming young athletes from 23 States and Union Territories and calling for greater recognition, support and opportunities for sports beyond cricket. The five-day sporting event features Under-17 boys and girls competitions in Wushu [] The post CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates 70th National School Games in Ganderbal appeared first on Kashm