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 .

A statement issued by Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) stated that JK students in Punjab are safe and secure in Punjab. But we request IK Gujral Punjab Technical University & Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University to postpone examinations by 2-3 weeks for JK students so that they can appear in exams without any fear [] The post PUCA Urges PTU to Postpone Exam amid Pahalgam Tragedy appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, APRIL 25: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today held a meeting with Superintending Engineers of the department at Civil Secretariat to review the progress on different Water Supply Schemes (WSSs) being executed in Kashmir division. Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, also participated in the meeting. Javed Rana had a [] The post Jal Shakti Minister reviews Water Supply Schemes in Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kargil, April 25: The vaccination drive for all selected Hajj pilgrims 2025 from District Kargil was successfully concluded today, with vaccination camps held across various Blocks of the District, culminating in a major vaccination camp in the Office Complex of Chief Medical Officer, Kargil. The event was held in the presence of Chairperson, Haj Committee, [] The post Vaccination drive for Hajj pilgrims held in Kargil District appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, April 25: The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting of all DCs and SSPs. In the meeting the Lieutenant Governor directed the officials to take appropriate and necessary action to ensure exist of Pakistani nationals as per the deadline notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs. As per the Ministry of [] The post Lieutenant Governor Chairs Meeting of DCs and SSPs appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Leh, April 25:Secretary Horticulture, UT Ladakh, Sh. Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, conducted an extensive visit to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Seabuckthorn Cultivation at Nimoo to review the ongoing developmental initiatives, horticultural demonstrations, and processing facilities established to boost high-value horticulture in the region. The Secretary was accompanied by Director Horticulture, Sh. Tsewang Phunchok; Chief [] The post Secretary Horticulture Visits Centre of Excellence for Seabuc

Kargil, April 25: Sankoo Campus, Government Degree College Kargil, today launched the five-day Bridge Course Program 2025 under the aegis of the PM USHA Scheme at the Prefab Hall of Science Block. The inaugural session was graced by Dr. Mehboob Ali, In-charge Administration, University of Ladakh, as the chief guest and Mohd Tahir, Principal In-charge [] The post 5-day Bridge Course Program launched at Sankoo Campus, GDC Kargil under PM USHA Scheme appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

JAMMU, APRIL 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, has summoned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to convene its session in accordance with Section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. As per the order issued today by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, the Legislative Assembly shall meet [] The post LG Manoj Sinha summons Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Session on April 28 appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, APRIL 25: In light of recent incidents and to reinforce a sense of security among students and businesspersons from Jammu & Kashmir residing in various parts of the country, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today directed the deployment of Cabinet Ministers to key cities across India. These senior representatives of the Government of Jammu & [] The post CM Omar Abdullah deputes his Cabinet colleagues across country to ensure safety of J&K residents appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, 24th April 2025, a historic event was organized at Lohna Uttar Gram Panchayat in Madhubani District of Bihar in the august presence of Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The national commemoration was marked by vibrant participation from elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), beneficiaries of [] The post Rajiv Ranjan Singh hails a decade of Panchayati Raj Reforms under Narendra Modis leadership on Panchayati Raj Diwas

Awantipora, April 24: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) successfully concluded its three-day Earth Day 2025 celebrations with a valedictory function, calling for urgent and collaborative action to address earth and environmental challenges through renewable energy adoption, innovation, and sustainability-focused solutions. The final day featured an engaging panel discussion on the theme Harnessing [] The post Earth Day 2025 Concludes at IUST with a Call for Innovation and C

Jammu, April 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to Army Braveheart Hav Jhantu Ali Shaikh, who laid down his life for the nation during anti-terror operation in Udhampur. I bow to our army braveheart Hav Jhantu Ali Shaikh who made supreme sacrifice for the nation. His valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The [] The post LG Sinha pays glorious tributes to slain Havaldar appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, Apr 23: J&K Bank today strongly condemned the heinous cowardly terrorist attack on innocent tourists at Baisaran near Pahalgam. Led by MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee and Executive Director Sudhir Gupta, all General Managers, Deputy General Managers, and staff posted at the Banks Corporate Headquarters today gathered in the CHQ lawns for the condolence [] The post J&K Bank holds condolence meet, condemns tourist Killings at Pahalgam appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .