Kashmir charms visitors once more: “Heaven on Earth” draws record footfall
Srinagar , October 9,2026- On a crisp autumn morning along the banks of Dal Lake, shikara boats glide across mirror-still water while the Pir Panjal range glows gold in the early light. Boatmen call out to passengers, houseboat owners lay out breakfast of sheermal and noon chai, and photographers jostle quietly for the best angle. […]
NRLM: Empowering Rural Women Through Self-Help Groups and Sustainable Livelihoods
JKRLM is transforming the lives of rural women by helping them build financial independence and sustainable livelihoods through Self-Help Groups (SHGs). For women like those from the Ali Sham group, joining the initiative in 2016 became the beginning of a new journey toward self-reliance. Through the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), the group received […]
Wheelchair to Khardung La: Tilak Raj’s 2,200 KM Journey of Courage
From a village near the Line of Control in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, Tilak Raj has emerged as a powerful example of courage, determination, and resilience. After a road accident left him wheelchair-bound due to a spinal cord injury, he refused to let his disability limit his dreams. At the age of 45, Tilak […]
Friendly Cricket Match Promotes Wildlife Conservation During Wildlife Week 2026
A friendly cricket match was organised at Zainapora, Shopian, as part of Wildlife Week 2026, bringing together sportsmanship, youth engagement, and the message of wildlife conservation. The initiative, organised in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services and Sports, aimed to connect young people with the importance of protecting wildlife and preserving the […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha Addresses 60th Annual Convention of ISAE, Co-Hosted by SKUAST-Kashmir
Addressing the 60th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), co-hosted by SKUAST-Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the transformative role of technology and innovation in Indian agriculture. He noted that India has moved from an era of food insecurity and dependence on imports to a position where it can […]
BSF Wular Ultra Run Promotes Fitness, Tourism and Civilian-BSF Bond
The third edition of the BSF Wular Ultra Run, themed “Run With Bordermen,” was organised at Wular Lake in Bandipora, bringing together BSF personnel, civilian runners, volunteers and fitness enthusiasts from Jammu and Kashmir and different parts of the country. The 50-km ultra run was flagged off by DIG BSF Sandeep Rawat from the Helipad […]
Women Empowerment Through Handicrafts and Handloom
The Handicrafts Department is playing an important role in empowering women and unemployed youth through skill development and self-employment opportunities. A training programme at the Handicrafts Carpet Centre in Lariyar, Tral, is providing women and young trainees with valuable skills in traditional carpet making and handicrafts. The centre has been functioning for around one […]