LG Manoj Sinha Felicitates Pashmina Artisans at Pashmina Artisan Awards 2026
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated artisans at the Pashmina Artisan Awards 2026, organised by the PEMA Foundation, and praised their contribution to preserving Jammu & Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said the true prosperity of a society is reflected in the creativity and craftsmanship of its skilled […]
LG Manoj Sinha Felicitates Kashmir Marathon Winners, Highlights Unity and Youth Power
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the winners of the Jammu & Kashmir Police’s Kashmir Marathon – Run for Unity in Srinagar, celebrating the enthusiasm, energy and participation of thousands of runners and participants. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said the marathon represented more than a sporting event. He described every step taken […]
Sifar Cafe Draws Tourists Following Its Feature in Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Leo’
Sifar Cafe in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir has emerged as a popular attraction for fans of Tamil cinema after featuring in Thalapathy Vijay’s 2023 blockbuster film Leo. The cafe became part of the movie’s visual landscape during a month-long shooting schedule in Kashmir, creating a connection between the film and the destination. Visitors, […]
Children of Reasi Mark Gandhi Jayanti with a Cleanliness Drive
Children in Reasi marked Gandhi Jayanti by putting into practice one of the values associated with Mahatma Gandhi — cleanliness and civic responsibility. With brooms in hand, school students participated in a cleanliness drive at a historical site, removing waste and encouraging others to keep public places clean. The students said that preserving historical places […]
LG Manoj Sinha Highlights Operation Drishti’s Vision-Restoring Service in J&K
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the closing ceremony of the 11th Mega Eye Surgical Camp under Operation Drishti in Srinagar, highlighting the dedicated efforts of the Indian Army and Armed Forces medical teams in bringing advanced eye care to people in Jammu and Kashmir. Across the Srinagar and Tangdhar camps, medical teams performed a total […]
Suresh Kumar from Rajouri Wins IARA Outstanding Academician Award 2026
Dr. Suresh Kumar, a scholar from Garan village near the Line of Control in Rajouri, has been selected for the IARA Outstanding Academician Award–2026 by the Indian Academic Researchers Association (IARA), Tiruchirappalli. The honour recognises his academic and research contributions in history, humanities and Buddhist Studies, including work related to heritage, tourism, conferences and […]
JK Science Congress 2026 Brings Science, Innovation and Emerging Technologies to IUST
The three-day Jammu and Kashmir Science Congress 2026 is bringing together scientists, academicians, researchers, innovators, policymakers, industry representatives and students at IUST, Awantipora, under the theme “Science, Innovations and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable and Viksit J&K.” The Congress features around 500 research papers, nearly 700 participants and 27 technical sessions, with discussions […]
From Job Seeker to Job Creator: Udhampur’s Anil Kumar Turns PMEGP Into a Mill
Udhampur graduate Anil Kumar has transformed an entrepreneurial idea into a growing local enterprise with support from the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). Through the scheme, Kumar established Earth Pure Enterprises near Fangyal Road, a unit engaged in flour milling, spice grinding and edible oil production. The enterprise provides multiple services under one roof, […]
Jammu set to add 75 Air-Conditioned smart electric buses under PM-eBus Sewa programme
Jammu, October 8, 2026- Jammu is set to get 75 new 7-metre, air-conditioned Smart Electric Buses, giving a further boost to the city’s public transport system and expanding the Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) electric bus fleet. The bidding process for the new buses has been completed under the PM-eBus Sewa programme, with M/s PMI […]
Handicrafts department extends ₹14.71 Cr loans to artisans and weavers in first half of current financial year
Srinagar, October 8, 2026- Artisans and weavers across Kashmir are receiving a fresh boost of working capital, with the Handicrafts and Handloom Department extending loans worth ₹14.71 crore under its flagship Credit Card Scheme in the first two quarters of the current financial year. The scheme, which provides formal credit to craftspeople for setting up […]