Dairy Farm and Vermicompost Unit Create New Livelihood Opportunities
A dairy farm and vermicompost unit is creating new livelihood opportunities by combining livestock farming with sustainable agricultural practices. The enterprise currently has more than 20 cows and heifers, while a vermicompost unit was established with support from the Agriculture Department in 2025. The unit uses cow dung, often described as “black gold,” […]
Tourists Praise Kashmir’s Scenic Beauty, Pleasant Weather and Hospitality
Kashmir continues to attract visitors with its scenic landscapes, pleasant weather and welcoming atmosphere. Tourists visiting the region shared positive experiences, highlighting the beauty of the mountains, roads and destinations they explored during their journey. Visitors said the mountain views along the roads were particularly impressive, with the changing landscapes offering memorable sights throughout the […]
PMAY Brings Safer Homes and Better Living Conditions to Poor Families
For families living in a remote and economically disadvantaged area, access to a safe and secure home has brought a significant change in their daily lives. Residents said that before the implementation of housing support under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), many families lived in kutcha houses with damaged roofs and limited space. […]
Army Chief Visits Karnah, Reviews OP DRISHTI Eye Camp in Tangdhar
Chief of the Army Staff visited Karnah in Kupwara, engaging with Ex-Servicemen and veterans in the forward area and interacting with members of the local community. During the visit, he also witnessed the ongoing OP DRISHTI Mega Eye & Cataract Surgical Camp at the Field Support Centre (FSC), Tangdhar. The medical camp […]
Cold storage gives Kashmir’s apple growers a lifeline against post-harvest losses and distress sales
Kashmir, October 2,2026-Around 120 cold storage facilities are now operational across Jammu & Kashmir, offering apple growers a vital means of preserving their produce, curbing post-harvest losses and avoiding distress sales. With the harvest season well under way, farmers are increasingly turning to these facilities to hold back quality fruit and wait for more favourable […]
Jammu and Kashmir hosts Irani Cup for the first time
Srinagar, October 2,2026- Jammu and Kashmir is hosting the Irani Cup for the first time, with the five-day first-class fixture under way at the Sher-I-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar. The match runs from 1 to 5 October and pits the reigning Ranji Trophy champions, Jammu and Kashmir, against the Rest of India. Hosting rights earned through […]