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Foxglove, a rare wildflower becomes a major tourist attraction in Doda District

July 3, 2023 Editor

The abundant growth of wildflowers, also known as foxglove, has turned out to be a major attraction for the visitors flocking to this picturesque valley in Doda district to beat the summer heat in the plains of the country. The high-altitude slopes and vast grasslands of Bhaderwah are once again painted in white and purple colours with bell-shaped Digitalis Purpurea or foxglove flowers in full bloom, attracting the attention of local and foreign tourists visiting the valley. A native of temperate Europe, foxglove is a delicate and fragrant bell-shaped flower…

Jammu set to enjoy uninterrupted Power Supply from Tuesday

June 21, 2023 Editor

Amid scorching summers in Jammu region, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (JKPDD) on Monday announced that there will be no power curtailment in Jammu City from Tuesday onwards. According to an official communique received here, the power cut shall be restricted below six hours in rural/unmetered areas. This improvement in power supply situation has been attributed to certain recent developments in power sector of Jammu and Kashmir like J&K’s own power generating plant i.e. 900 MW Baglihar hydro electric project, which was generating at a reduced capacity due…

Bhaderwah Emerges as India’s Lavender Capital with Government Support and Progressive Farmers

June 21, 2023 Editor

Bhaderwah in the foothills of middle Himalayas of Doda district, which once was a hotbed of terrorism, has emerged as “lavender valley” of Jammu and Kashmir. The successful “purple revolution” in the scenic valley surrounded by snow clad peaks has not only brought it the title of India’s “lavender capital” but also attracted states like Meghalaya, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. Now, they, too, want to adopt lavender cultivation. The cultivation of lavender has become possible because of the initiatives of the government and some progressive farmers led by 34-year-old…

Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu stage protest against imposition of Electricity Bills

June 21, 2023 Editor

Kashmiri Pandits on Sunday staged massive protest against the Jammu Kashmir administration in the Jagti township of Jammu district. Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits raising slogans against the Jammu Kashmir admin Jammu Power Devlopment Corporation Limited (JPDCL) demanded that the order of imposing electricity charges recently imposed on Kashmiri Pandits should be revoked. “The administration is conspiring against the Kashmiri Pandits. We are not living here with our choice. This is not even our house. We are living in temporary settlements in Jagti town,” a female protestor said. They alleged that…

Man Livestreams axe murder of relatives on Facebook in Doda

June 17, 2023 Editor

A man, who axed an elderly relative to death while livestreaming the brutal murder on Facebook, was arrested within hours of the gruesome act in Doda district on Friday, said officials. The accused was identified as Bharov Singh, 31, of Chouanry Gandoh in Doda district. The murderer, while livestreaming the gruesome act on Facebook, axed elderly Ram Singh, a resident of Dhosa Gandoh village in the presence of the victim’s daughter and grand-daughter. Shocked by seeing livestreaming of the ghastly murder, netizens have demanded death sentence for the accused via…

Amit Shah to address rally in Jammu on June 23 the death anniversary of S.P. Mukherjee

June 14, 2023 Editor

Amit Shah to address rally in Jammu on June 23, coinciding with S.P. Mukherjee's death anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address a grand public rally here on June 23, the death anniversary of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir chief Ravinder Raina has said. The saffron party observes June 23 as Mukherjee’s ‘Balidan Diwas’. “Mega public rallies are being organised in each parliamentary constituency in Jammu and Kashmir. In the Jammu parliamentary constituency, a huge public rally will be organised in Jammu city on June 23, which will be addressed by Union Home Minister Shah,” Raina said. Party men have to devote…

Firing incident in Samba leads to arrest of Heroin Smugglers

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 Editor

Three heroin smugglers from Punjab were arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police following an early morning shooting incident in Rangoor Camp, Samba district. The smugglers, identified as Jagdeep Singh, Satinderpal Singh, and Sunny Kumar, opened fire on local villagers during a scuffle. Two villagers were injured in the incident. The police apprehended the suspects later in the day and seized a consignment of heroin, cash amounting to Rs 93,200, a pistol with a magazine, and ammunition. One of the smugglers also sustained a gunshot wound during the firing. The…

Poonch in J&K Poised to Become Adventure Destination After Successful Rafting Trial

June 8, 2023 Editor

A maiden rafting trial was held successfully in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch, paving way for the authorities to focus on boosting tourism in the border district. GoWild Adventures, in collaboration with the Poonch Development Authority (PDA) and the district administration organised a successful rafting trial in Suran river of Poonch on Tuesday, providing a way forward for adventure tourism in the region. Also Read: Best Places for Destination Wedding in Kashmir The rafting trial was inaugurated by deputy magistrate of Poonch, Yasin M Choudhary, on the Suran-river bed near Sheromani…

Protests erupt as demolition drive takes place in Kathua

June 3, 2023 Editor

Demonstrations were held by locals and members of the business community in Kathua when authorities demolished a commercial complex on Friday. The owner of the building alleged that he was not notified before the demolition drive. Policemen were deployed in large numbers at Shaheedi Chowk where the demolition was carried out. The team of Kathua Municipal Council was led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Santosh Kotwal. Mohinder Mahajan, who is the owner of the building, reached the spot and protested against the action. Heated arguments between officials and building owner…

Scientific exploration of world’s finest sapphire in Paddar likely to commence in June

May 11, 2023 Editor

The mining department of Jammu and Kashmir has finalised a strategy for detailed and scientific exploration of world-famous sapphire from the mines of Paddar in Kishtwar district. On Tuesday, mining secretary Amit Sharma chaired a high-level meeting wherein a pointed strategy was finalised for conduct of detailed exploration study of the sapphire in Paddar area. Apart from experts of the mining department, Geology and Mining director OP Bhagat, mining additional secretary Arun Kishore Kotwal, Geological Survey of India (GSI) J&K director Ajay Kumar, Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) general…