Daksh Kisan: Transforming smartphones into classrooms for farmers in J&K
Jammu, January 24,2026- With smartphone penetration among farmers in Jammu & Kashmir surpassing 70% in 2023, the J&K Administration launched a pioneering initiative, Daksh Kisan, to transform mobile devices from mere communication tools into digital classrooms for farmers. The platform, a first-of-its-kind Learning Management System (LMS) in India, focuses on upgrading the skills and knowledge […]
National Girl Child Day celebrated with zeal in Doda
Doda,January 24,2026- National Girl Child Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm across Doda district, focusing on empowering girls and promoting their rights, education, health, and safety. The main programme was organized by the District Administration in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, Education Department, and other allied agencies under the supervision of District Social Welfare […]
Jammu horticulture department empowers tribal youth livelihoods
Jammu, 24 January 2026: The Department of Horticulture, Jammu, in collaboration with district offices, organised an awareness and training programme for the tribal community, focusing on government schemes aimed at livelihood and employment generation. The programme was held at the Gujjar Desh Charitable Trust Office, Channi Himmat. The programme highlighted key horticulture schemes, including JKCIP, […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha marks UP Foundation Day 2026
Jammu , January 24,2026-: Jammu’s Lok Bhavan hosted grand celebrations on Saturday to mark Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day, attended by Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, who extended his heartiest greetings to the people of Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, LG Sinha paid tribute to the state’s luminaries, freedom fighters, and revolutionaries, acknowledging their pivotal role […]
Banihal dressed in white as train glides through
Banihal , January 24,2026-: A breathtaking scene unfolded in Banihal as the Banihal–Baramulla passenger train glided through a landscape completely blanketed in snow following fresh and heavy snowfall across the region. The snowfall transformed the entire area into a pristine white expanse, creating a picture-perfect setting for locals and travellers alike. Snow-laden trees, tracks, and […]
Kashmir’s traditional copper Naqashi craft faces decline amid falling demand
Srinagar, January 24,2026- Kashmir’s centuries-old Copper Naqashi craft, including the traditional art of Samavaar making, is steadily declining as cheap machine-made products flood the market and demand for handcrafted copperware continues to fall. Artisans associated with the craft say the rise of mass-produced alternatives has severely affected their livelihood, making it difficult for traditional copper […]
Fresh snow brings tourist boom to Kashmir, Dal Lake remains top draw
Kashmir,January 24,2025-Officials said moderate to heavy snowfall was recorded in several parts of the Kashmir Valley, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and higher reaches of Srinagar. The fresh spell of snow has brought temperatures down significantly, intensifying the cold wave but delighting visitors eager to experience Kashmir’s famed winters. Dal Lake, partially frozen in some areas, […]
Gulmarg readies for mega winter events as ski slopes set to reopen
Gulmarg, January 24,2026- Asia’s premier ski destination, Gulmarg, is gearing up for a series of mega winter events as its famed ski slopes are scheduled to reopen from Sunday, following fresh snowfall and improved weather conditions. Officials said that all major skiing areas, including the upper reaches accessed through the Gondola Phase-II, will be operational […]