Kashmir Media Watch

SRINAGAR, JULY 07: Chief of Army Staff, General Dhiraj Seth, today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence here. General Seth was accompanied by General Officer Commanding (GOC), Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, along with other senior Army officers. The meeting was held as a courtesy call following General Seths assumption of [] The post Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth calls on CM Omar Abdullah in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, JULY 07: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Ashwani Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; Dr. Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant [] The post Lieutenant Governor chairs a high-level meeting to review the ongoing holy yatra of Shri A

Srinagar, July 07: General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of Army Staff called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan, today. The Lieutenant Governor and the Army Chief reviewed the prevailing security situation in the region. The Army Chief was accompanied by Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, GOC Chinar Corps. The post Chief of Army Staff calls on Lieutenant Governor appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, JULY 06: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today felicitated 32 talented recipients of the Kashmir Womens Organization (KWO) Fellowship, during a ceremony at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor hailed the fellows as symbols of Jammu Kashmirs ongoing transformation toward a future built on self-confidence, equal opportunities and dignity for all. [] The post Lieutenant Governor Felicitates recipients of Kashmir Womens Organization Fellowship appeared first o

Leh, July 6: Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, was presented a Certificate of Appreciation by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on the auspicious occasion of his 91st birthday. The honour was conferred by the Ladakh Buddhist Association in recognition of her exemplary leadership, vision, and outstanding contribution to [] The post Bhanu Prabha Honoured by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for Transforming Government School Education in Ladakh

Srinagar, July 05: J&K Bank has appointed General Manager Rakesh Magotra as its Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Group Compliance Officer (GCO) for a period of three years. The appointment was approved by the Banks Board of Directors and informed to the stock exchanges through a regulatory filing on Saturday. A seasoned banking professional with [] The post J&K Bank appoints Rakesh Magotra as Chief Compliance Officer appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, July 04: Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Shri S.J.M.Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal [] The post Lieutenant Governor Reviews Management of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026; Appeals to Pilgrims to Travel Only After Obta

GANDERBAL, JULY 03: The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 commenced today with the ceremonial flagging-off of the first batch of pilgrims from the Baltal Base Camp in Ganderbal district amid an atmosphere of devotion and enthusiasm. The flag-off ceremony was led by Rahul Yadav, Managing Director, J&K Power Development Corporation and Nodal Officer for the Baltal [] The post First batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 pilgrims flagged-off from Baltal Base Camp appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, July 03: Reinforcing its commitment to customer-centric banking and direct stakeholder engagement, MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee today chaired a Customer Meet in Leh, where a cross-section of customers from across the district participated and shared valuable feedback on the Banks products, services, and operational requirements. The meet was attended by Zonal Head (Ladakh) [] The post J&K Bank MD & CEO chairs Customer Meet at Leh appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

JAMMU, JULY 02: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today flagged off a Mobile Medical Care Unit van, supported by HDFC Bank Limited under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, HDFC Parivartan. The Lieutenant Governor appreciated HDFC Bank Limited for this noble initiative, which is slated to operate in Jammu division for a period of 27 [] The post Lieutenant Governor flags-off HDFC Parivartans Mobile Medical Care Unit Van appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Jammu, 02 July 2026: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of devotees for the pilgrimage to the holy cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, from Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp in Jammu, today. The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to all the yatris embarking on the holy pilgrimage. Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra [] The post LG Manoj Sinha flags-off first batch of pilgrims to the holy abode of Baba Barfani appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Jammu, June 30: In a significant action against corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu & Kashmir, today trapped and arrested Shashi Kumar, Patwari, Patwar Halqa Gole, and his assistant, Harkeerat Singh, for demanding and accepting a bribe of 70,000. The ACB received a written complaint alleging that the accused had demanded 70,000 as illegal gratification [] The post J&K ACB Traps and Arrests Patwari Shashi Kumar and Associate for Demanding and Accepting 70,000 Bribe appeared first

SRINAGAR, JUNE 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting to assess preparations for the 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK)-2026, envisaged as a landmark initiative to revive the regions cinematic legacy. The meeting held extensive deliberations on the festivals vision, its screening & programming strategy, branding, digital outreach, industry [] The post CM Omar Abdullah lays roadmap for J&Ks first International Film Festival, aims to restore Kashmir

Leh, June 29, 2026: The Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Leh, today celebrated National Statistics Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of renowned statistician Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. The programme was organised to highlight the importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation. Assistant Director, Sonam Tundup delivered the welcome address and emphasised the [] The post Directorate of Economics & Statistics Leh celebrates National Statistics D

Srinagar, June 29: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today performed the Pratham Puja at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, marking the ceremonial start of the annual pilgrimage. The Lieutenant Governor sought the divine blessings of Baba Barfani and prayed for the peace, prosperity, health and well-being of all. The Lieutenant Governor extended [] The post Lieutenant Governor performs the Pratham Puja at the Holy Cave appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, 27th June 2026: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed Interfaith Dialogue organised by the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language and Inter-Faith Harmony Foundation of India. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted Indias legacy as an ancient civilization rooted in mutual respect, where diverse faiths coexist, flourish, and teach the world the wisdom [] The post Lieutenant Governor Addresses Interfaith Dialogue Event appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

New Delhi: In a significant development, eminent literary personalities Dr Narottam Parida and Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai were conferred Honorary Doctorates and the Shree Bharat Ratnam Global Award 2026 on 26th June, Friday in Delhi. The honors were presented on the eve of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, at a ceremony [] The post Dr Parida, Dr Dalai Receive Shree Bharat Ratnam Global Award 2026 in Delhi appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, JUNE 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah yesterday evening held separate meetings with distinguished visitors from Bihar and Himachal Pradesh at his residence in Srinagar, discussing issues of mutual interest and avenues for greater inter-governmental cooperation. Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Dr. Prem Kumar, called on the Chief Minister. During the meeting, the two [] The post CM Omar Abdullah meets Bihar Assembly Speaker, Himachal Pradesh Education Minister in Srinagar appe

Srinagar, June 26, 2026: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, while speaking at the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid Srinagar on Youm-e-Ashoora, said that the tragedy of Karbala is not merely a chapter of history, but an eternal lesson in truth, patience, justice and sacrifice. Mirwaiz said Imam Hussain (RA) was not in search of war [] The post Mirwaiz Calls for Dialogue and Statesmanship in South Asia appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, JUNE 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday joined mourners at Zadibal on the solemn occasion of Youm-e-Ashura and distributed water and milk at a sabeel set up along the procession route as a mark of respect and solidarity with the mourners. The Chief Minister was accompanied by his Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and [] The post Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joins Youm-e-Ashura mourners at Zadibal appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, JUNE 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri N. N. Vohra, in Srinagar. The meeting was marked by a warm and engaging interaction, during which the two exchanged views on a range of issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. The discussions drew upon Shri Vohras vast administrative experience [] The post Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets former J&K Governor N. N. Vohra appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, 25th June 2026: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended Rudra Abhishek ceremony on the auspicious occasion of Shivacharya Abhinavgupta Jayanti and Nirjala Ekadashi at Shri Anandishwar Bhairav Nath Ji Maharaj Asthapan, Maisuma, Srinagar, today. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the devotees and extended his heartiest greetings. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor observed that [] The post Lieutenant Governor attends Rudra Abhishek ceremony on the auspicious occasion of

Leh, June 23, 2026: A review meeting of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and other concerned departments was held under the chairpersonship of the Honble Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, to review the status of food grain procurement, storage, distribution and implementation of food security schemes [] The post MoS Nimuben Bambhaniya reviews Food Grain Storage and Distribution System appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, JUNE 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) across Jammu and Kashmir, with a particular focus on expediting ongoing works, improving rural connectivity and addressing bottlenecks affecting project execution. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister [] The post CM Omar Abdullah reviews PMGSY implementation across J&K, stresses timely completion of rural road projec

SRINAGAR, JUNE 23: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for Muharram across Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Shri Shaleen Kabra, Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti Department; Shri Ashwani Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department; Shri [] The post LG Manoj Sinha reviews Muharram arrangements appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, JUNE 23: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed Seva Se Samriddhi- Panchayat-led Service Delivery Regional Workshop organised by Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj and J&K Administration. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted historic transformations under Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the inclusive development revolution that was driven by the 3-tier Panchayati Raj [] The post Lieutenant Governor Addressed Seva Se Samriddhi- Panchayat-led Service Delivery