Shopian job fair connects 500 youth with top employers
Shopian, June 24,2026- In a major push towards youth empowerment and employment generation, the District Employment and Counselling Centre (DE&CC) Shopian organized a Job Fair that witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 500 young job seekers from across the district. The event brought together 20 reputed companies and employers, offering a wide range of employment […]
LG Manoj Sinha chairs 36th University council meeting of SKUAST-Kashmir at Lok Bhavan Srinagar
Srinagar, June 24,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), chaired the 36th University Council Meeting of the university at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar, on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who serves as the Pro-Chancellor of the university, along with senior government […]
From border fields to blooming profits: Rajouri farmer turns flowers into fortune
Rajouri, June 24,2026-In the border village of Mayari near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, a progressive farmer has emerged as a symbol of agricultural innovation and rural prosperity by transforming traditional farmland into flourishing flower fields that generate substantial income. Balbir Kumar, a resident of Mayari village, has successfully converted nearly 25 […]
Paddy plantation goes high-tech in North Kashmir, boosting agricultural efficiency
Srinagar, June 24,2026- Agriculture in North Kashmir is undergoing a technological transformation as farmers increasingly adopt modern techniques and mechanized practices for paddy cultivation. The shift towards high-tech farming is helping growers improve productivity, reduce labour costs, and enhance crop management during the crucial plantation season. Across districts such as Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora, farmers […]
LG Sinha orders seamless arrangements for Muharram and Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, June 24,2026- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has directed all departments and agencies concerned to ensure seamless arrangements for the upcoming Muharram observances and the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, emphasizing coordinated efforts to facilitate devotees and maintain peace, safety, and public convenience. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Lieutenant Governor assessed the preparedness […]
Pulwama farmer reaps success with HADP-supported Hi-Tech polyhouse cultivation
Pulwama, June 24,2026-A progressive farmer from South Kashmir’s Pulwama district is setting an example in modern agriculture by successfully cultivating high-quality cucumbers in a hi-tech polyhouse established under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir, a resident of Pulwama, has embraced protected cultivation through a HADP-supported hi-tech polyhouse, enabling him to grow premium […]
Parliamentary panel reviews J&K progress during Srinagar visit
Srinagar, June 24,2026- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by senior parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor, called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar during its four-day study visit to the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. During the meeting, the committee reviewed the outcomes of its […]
Padma Shri Awardee Brij Lal Bhatt honoured for Social service and cultural revival in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, June 24,2026- In a moment of immense pride for Jammu & Kashmir, Honourable President Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Padma Shri upon veteran social worker Shri Brij Lal Bhatt at Rashtrapati Bhavan in recognition of his outstanding contribution to social service, community welfare, and cultural revival. Widely regarded as an “Unsung Hero” of […]