Arif Ullaha turns entrepreneur with Mission YUVA
Pulwama, July 23: In yet another inspiring success story under the Mission YUVA initiative, Arif Ullaha, a college student from Pulwama, has successfully laid the foundation for his new enterprise — a “Semi Library” aimed at supporting students in academic preparation. Speaking about his journey, Arif Ullaha shared, “I never expected that a government scheme […]
Sheraz Ahmad Mir’s bakery dream backed by Mission YUVA
Pulwama, July 23: Under the government’s flagship initiative Mission YUVA, Sheraz Ahmad Mir, a resident of Pulwama, is preparing to launch his own bakery unit, marking a significant step toward self-reliance and entrepreneurship. Sharing his journey, Sheraz Ahmad Mir said, “I’ve spent nearly 10 to 20 years working in someone else’s bakery. Eventually, I asked […]
Inter-School U-19 boys tournament kicks off in Baramulla
Baramulla, July 23: The much-awaited Inter-School Under-19 Boys Tournament commenced today at the Indoor Stadium Baramulla, bringing together young sports talent from across the district. The event was formally inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr. Minga Sherpa (IAS), in the presence of school officials, sports coaches, and enthusiastic students. A total of 19 school teams […]
Omar Abdullah leads NEP 2020 education reform dialogue
Srinagar, July 23: In a significant move towards reshaping the education landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, former Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah led a high-level dialogue titled “Transforming Education Together” at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. The discussion focused on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the challenges faced […]
Aqua avengers beat Athwas India 3-1 in Kashmir Super League Showdown
Srinagar, July 23: In an exciting match of the Kashmir Super League (KSL), Aqua Avengers delivered a strong performance to defeat Athwas India with a convincing scoreline of 3-1. The game, held at the scenic TRC Ground in Srinagar, saw a large turnout of fans cheering for both sides. Aqua Avengers displayed excellent teamwork and […]
Sanction letter distribution ceremony held under Mission YUVA in Shopian
Shopian, July 23: A sanction letter distribution ceremony was organized today under the Mission YUVA initiative in Shopian. The event was presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shri Shishir Gupta, IAS, and aimed at empowering youth by facilitating access to financial assistance for self-employment ventures. During the ceremony, several sanction letters were handed over […]
53 youth beneficiaries get sanction letters under Mission YUVA in Pulwama
PULWAMA, July 23: In a major step toward youth empowerment and self-reliance, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today distributed 53 sanction letters under the Mission YUVA initiative. The distribution event aimed to encourage young individuals to become ambassadors of the scheme and lead the path of entrepreneurship and innovation in the district. Addressing the […]
Mission YUVA: 232 Cases approved in Baramulla
BARAMULLA, July 23: In a significant step towards promoting youth empowerment and self-employment in Jammu and Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today distributed sanction letters among 42 aspiring young entrepreneurs during the Roz-e-YUVA event. The event, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and livelihood generation among the youth, witnessed enthusiastic participation from unemployed youngsters, local officials, […]
Pilgrims laud arrangements during Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025
SRINAGAR, July 23: Thousands of devotees from across the country are reaching Jammu and Kashmir to participate in the sacred Shri Amarnathji Yatra, a revered annual pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Held in the holy month of Shravan, the yatra leads pilgrims to the sacred Amarnath cave shrine nestled in the Himalayas, where they seek […]
Kashmir’s handicraft exports soar to ₹309.62 crore in Q1, marking a cultural and economic revival
SRINAGAR, July 23, 2025:Kashmir’s world-renowned handicrafts sector has recorded an impressive upswing in performance, with exports touching ₹309.62 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year (April–June 2025). This marks a substantial rise from ₹126.90 crore during the same period last year—reflecting a growth of over 143%. This surge in export value is […]