Udhampur News - Latest Updates & Headlines

J-K: Udhampur sees surge in strawberry farming, thanks to govt schemes

Udhampur, March 22: Udhampur district is fast emerging as a strawberry producing centre, with increasing numbers of farmers opting for strawberry cultivation with astounding success. Capitalising on government schemes, farmers in the district have set up strawberry farms that are earning handsome revenues, particularly as strawberry rates have struck high this season.

Jammu and Kashmir: MOFPI-PMFME scheme boosts chemical-free jaggery production in Udhampur

Udhampur, March 20: The Ministry of Food Processing Industry's PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (MOFPI-PMFME) scheme has significantly improved farmers' sugarcane processing capabilities.

Udhampur: Slow construction of Chapel Nallah bridge leaves residents struggling in Ramnagar

Udhampur, March 18: The building of a vital bridge across Chapel Nallah in Ramnagar Tehsil, Udhampur district, is progressing slowly, causing immense hardship to about 70,000-80,000 people living in 15-20 villages.

J-K: 52-year-old woman, son die after boulder falls on their bike in Udhampur

Udhampur, February 28: A 52-year-old woman and her son lost their lives after a boulder fell on them while they were travelling by bike in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.

J-K: Rainfall brings relief to strawberry cultivators in Udhampur as dry spell ends

Udhampur, February 25: Recent rainfall has brought relief to strawberry cultivators in Udhampur, who were earlier facing tough times due to the dry spell.

Special prayers held in Udhampur for India's win against Pakistan in Champions Trophy

Udhampur, February 23: In a touching display of passion for cricket and religious devotion, fans in Udhampur held special prayers at Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple for team India's victory in the ongoing Champions Trophy against Pakistan.

J-K: Udhampur residents benefit from PM Surya Ghar Yojana, embrace rooftop solar power

Udhampur, February 13: Many residents in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur are benefiting from the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) by installing rooftop solar panels in their homes.

J-K: Farmers reap success from mushroom cultivation, generate over Rs 3.15 cr in Udhampur

Udhampur, February 12: The farmers in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir are involved in an agricultural revolution as they have embraced mushroom cultivation, which is providing them with some remarkable results.

J-K Sericulture Development Department organises Mela to handhold farmers

Udhampur, February 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Sericulture Development Department has organised 'Resham Kisan Mela' in Udhampur to promote value addition and diversification in the sericulture sector among cocoon farmers.

J-K: REGP scheme comes as a boon for entrepreneurial youths in Udhampur

Udhampur, February 7: For several youths in Udhampur, the Rural Employment Generation Programme has been a boon as they can avail concessional loans under the scheme to start a new business or expand the existing ones.

Wildlife Department rescues injured Owl in Udhampur Khagote village

Udhampur, February 2: In a heartening example of wildlife conservation, the Wildlife Department of Udhampur district, along with local villagers, successfully rescued an injured owl from Khagote village in the Ramnagar tehsil on Sunday.

J-K: National Conference leader Ajay Kumar Sadhotra visits Udhampur

Udhampur, January 19: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former minister, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, paid a visit in Udhampur near Jakhani on Sunday, where he met with the National Conference leaders and activists.

Railway milestone: 18-coach trial run on Katra-Budgam track in J&K

Jammu, Jan 19: The trial run on the Katra-Budgam railway track of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) was completed on Sunday as the 18-coach trial train started at 8 a.m. from Katra railway station towards Kashmir

Getting 24 hours electricity from PM-Surya Ghar Mufti Bijli Yojana, say beneficiaries

Udhampur (J&K), Jan 15: For the residents of Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, the problem of power outages has become a thing of the past as they are reaping the benefits of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and getting their houses and shops illuminated with uninterrupted power supply.