Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, led a dedicated team of officers on the second day of the two day extensive tour to the far-off areas of Sub-Division Bani. The...

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi flagged off the second Vande Bharat Train for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra- New Delhi route, today. Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State, PMO joined the flag-off ceremony...

The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today called upon the graduating students to set clear goals in professional career, identify problems and face them courageously to build Viksit Bharat@2047. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing the 9th convocation...

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha flagged off “Gyanodaya Express- College on Wheels”, the first-of-its-kind mobile educational endeavor in Jammu Kashmir, from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Railway Station, Katra.In his address, the Lt Governor commended the unique...

On the auspicious occasion of Maha Ashtami, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and prayed for the peace, prosperity and progress of the UT of Jammu Kashmir. The Lt Governor launched and dedicated the...

Amid an ambiance filled with festivity and vibrant cultural performances, Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today inaugurated the Navratra Festival 2023 in a glittering event that was held  at Yog Ashram, Katra.The inaugural ceremony commenced with...

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu today visited the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji and paid obeisance at the sanctum sanctorum. She prayed for the prosperity and well-being of fellow citizens. She was accompanied by Lieutenant Governor...

To raise awareness, advance understanding and promote action in support of mental health as a universal human right, Health Block Katra organized a one-day program to mark World Mental Health Day. The event, held under the theme "Mental Health is a Universal...

Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of the preparations for the upcoming annual Navratra festival scheduled to start from October 15, 2023, and continue till October 23, 2023.The festival's inaugural event is...

The CHC Katra organised live streaming of the virtual launch of the "Ayushman Bhava" campaign by the President of India and the LG of J&K UT. This campaign, overseen by Dr. Gopal Dutt, the BMO of Katra, is a nationwide healthcare initiative by the Government...

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed a ceremony organized to commemorate Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Annual day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul, Katra at Matrika Auditorium of SMVD University.The Lt Governor inaugurated...

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the 20th Foundation Day celebration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), at Matrika Auditorium today.At the event, the Lt Governor laid foundation stones for the infrastructural projects worth Rs 70 Crore.In...

Wrestler Sumit Gujjar of Guru Hanuman Akhara, Delhi has lifted " 58th Aghar Jitoo Kesari Dangal title 2023" by defeating  wrestler Nadeem of Doda in the first main malli bout that lasted for 12 minutes.Aghar Jitoo Kesari Dangal is organised at village Aghar...

World Red Cross Day was celebrated here today to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of “HENRY DUNANT” founder of Red Cross movement.The district level function was organized at Trikuta Public Higher Secondary school Katra, in which Deputy Commissioner Babila...

Saying that wrestling competitions in the recent past have inspired the budding wrestlers to take up this traditional sport in a big way, Senior BJP leader Mr Devender Singh Rana today exuded confidence that given their talent and expertise the competitors...

Mohan Rakesh’s ‘Ashadh Ka Ek Din’, considered to be the first modern Hindi play, was staged on the concluding day of ‘Trikuta Natya Utsav’ Festival of Plays. The event was organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University at Matrika Auditorium.The play was presented...

A one-day workshop was organised by Indian Trust for Art Culture and Heritage (INTACH) in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) to create awareness among youth. The workshop aimed at training volunteers for awareness, conservation...

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the newly constructed Durga Bhawan at the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, today. The Lt Governor sought the blessings of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and dedicated the facility to the devotees.Congratulating the...

Commissioner Secretary, Science and Technology, who is also Prabhari Officer for Katra Town, Sourabh Bhagat, today chaired a meeting regarding saturation of self employment schemes in the town.Appreciating the achievements of various departments in enrolment and...

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the North Zone Youth Festival ‘KSHITIJ’ at Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra today. The 3-day North Zone Youth Festival is being organized by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in collaboration with Central Sanskrit...