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Light motor vehicles resumed movement on the historic Mughal Road after snow clearance operations along the Pir Panjal stretch, officials said.February 27, Srinagar: The historic Mughal Road was reopened for traffic on Friday after being closed due to recent snowfall, with light motor vehicles...

In a significant boost to local tourism, the newly established Tulip Garden at Krishan Chander Park in Poonch has been officially opened to tourists and residents.Spanning nearly two kanals (approximately 21,760 square feet) at the upper base of the park, the garden is the first of its kind in...

In Jammu and Kashmir, authorities have ordered the reopening of the 40-kilometer-long Mughal Road, connecting Shopian to Peer Ki Gali, for vehicular traffic from Friday. This will significantly improve connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch...

POONCH, FEB 25: The Department of Floriculture has created a tulip garden in Poonch, drawing inspiration from the renowned gardens of the Kashmir Valley. Approximately 1,500 tulip bulbs in six vibrant colors have been planted. The garden will open to the public in the coming days, with the aim...

POONCH, FEBRUARY 24: The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for Mission YUVA convened today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma.In a significant boost to youth entrepreneurship and self-employment, the committee approved 153 new cases, marking another...

Poonch, February 24: Shri Krishan Chander Government Degree College, Poonch, has been granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC), making it the second college in the Jammu province to receive this recognition after Government Women College, Parade.This autonomy will...

POONCH, FEBRUARY 18: The Social Welfare Department of Poonch organized a "Senior Recognition Ceremony" to honor senior citizens for their contributions to society. Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma attended the event, presenting Senior Citizen Certificates to five beneficiaries.The...

Jammu, February 19 The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday said that about 15.6 lakh households across the Union Territory have been provided functional tap water connections under the Centre's "Jal Jeevan Mission", while over 3.61 lakh households are yet to be covered.In a written reply...

The Poonch District Social Welfare Department organized a first-of-its-kind Senior Recognition Ceremony in Poonch today to hear the grievances of senior citizens, address their concerns on the spot, and raise awareness about their health and well-being.The event was inaugurated by Poonch...

POONCH, February 17: Deputy Commissioner and Principal Census Officer, Ashok Kumar Sharma, chaired a meeting to review preparations for the 2027 Census, focusing on the establishment of district and tehsil Census Cells, infrastructure readiness, deployment of staff proficient in computers, and...

Rajouri/Jammu, February 17 The snow clearing operation on the Mughal Road by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is expected to be completed within the next 48 hours, raising hopes for the early restoration of the key alternate link to the Kashmir Valley, officials said on Tuesday.The road...

POONCH, FEBRUARY 16: Poonch Deputy Commissioner, Ashok Kumar Sharma, distributed ice boxes to local fishermen under the Jammu and Kashmir Coastal Infrastructure Project (JKCIP) to improve fish storage, preservation, and market access.Assistant Director of Fisheries, Bharat Bushan, along with...

February 14, Poonch: A Mushaira (poetry gathering) was organized by the Rashtriya Rifles (6 Sector) as part of the annual Peer Panchaal Winter Festival at the Government Degree College Auditorium in Surankote. The event was attended by DDC Chairperson Tazeem Akhtar, Deputy Commissioner Poonch...

Poonch, February 14: Pride and celebration marked the return of Abhilove Kour to her hometown, Poonch, where members of civil society, youth, and residents gathered to welcome the India Women's National Lacrosse Team player.Kour recently won a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Lacrosse Games in...

In a moment of immense pride for Poonch, Abhilove Kour, a proud daughter of the region and a member of the Indian women's national lacrosse team, received a grand welcome upon her return home after winning a historic gold medal at the Asian Lacrosse Games held in Riyadh.Abhilove returned to...

The Indian Army's Romeo Force 6 Sector organized the Pir Panjal Winter Festival 2026 in Poonch, providing a vibrant platform for local youth to showcase their talents while promoting sportsmanship, cultural heritage, and community bonding. Officials said the festival was organized with the twin...