Women weave a path to self-reliance in Udhampur
Udhampur, October 12,2026- The Handicrafts Department in Udhampur is empowering women through skill development at a training centre in Christian Colony, Ward No. 17, where 20 women are learning the art of carpet weaving. The initiative aims to preserve traditional crafts while promoting financial independence and self-employment among women. Trainees at the centre receive a monthly […]
Communal Harmony and Brotherhood During Dussehra in Jammu
Dussehra is a festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. In Jammu, the preparations for Dussehra have presented a beautiful example of communal harmony and brotherhood. At Geeta Bhawan, more than 45 Hindu and Muslim artisans from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, are working together to make the effigies of Ravana and Meghnad. […]
Katra Prepares for Navratri with Devotion, Floral Traditions and Communal Harmony
Katra is gearing up for the upcoming Shardiya Navratri with great enthusiasm. The holy town of Mata Vaishno Devi is being decorated with vibrant colors, devotion, and cultural celebrations as preparations for the Navratri festival gain momentum. A large number of devotees and tourists from across the country are expected to visit Katra […]
From Border Poonch to International Glory: Abhilove Kour Shines on Lacrosse Stage
A daughter from the border district of Poonch has carried her sporting journey from the hockey field to the international lacrosse arena, earning recognition for both Jammu & Kashmir and India. Abhilove Kour, who represented Jammu & Kashmir in hockey for nearly a decade, took on a new challenge by switching to lacrosse and went […]
Anardana Harvesting Underway in Doda, Farmers Seek Processing Facility
The seasonal harvesting of Anardana, or wild pomegranate, is currently underway across the forests and hilly areas of Doda, providing an important source of seasonal income for hundreds of rural families. Locally, Doda’s Anardana is considered much more than a forest produce. For many communities, it represents an important part of the district’s identity […]
GI-Tagged Bhaderwah Rajmash Harvest Begins, Hopes Rise for Bumper Yield
The seasonal harvest of the famous GI-tagged Bhaderwah Rajmash has begun in the hilly areas of Doda, bringing renewed hope of a strong crop and better returns for local farmers. At Khono village in Baghla-Bharat tehsil, located at around 6,100 feet above sea level, the Agriculture Department distributed nearly 100 kilograms of pure and certified […]
Harud Festival Promotes Skill Development in Ramban
A Food Festival and Skill Development Programme was organised at PM Shri Government Higher Secondary School, Tethar, Banihal, as part of the Harud (Autumn) Festival. The programme provided students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity, practical skills and entrepreneurial abilities through an exhibition of food products, handicrafts, frames, calligraphy and other handmade items. The […]
Rajouri School Sets Up Wet-Waste Composting Facility
Government Boys Modern Higher Secondary School in Rajouri has set a remarkable example of environmental responsibility by becoming the first school in the district to establish an on-campus wet-waste composting facility under the “Green Schools, Clean Schools” campaign. The initiative aims to turn waste into a useful resource while creating awareness among students about sustainable […]
PM-KISAN e-KYC Drive: Kathua Farmers Urged to Complete Verification
Farmers in Kathua district are being encouraged to complete their e-KYC under the PM-KISAN scheme so that eligible beneficiaries can continue receiving financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The verification is important for ensuring that farmers’ records remain updated and that future installments are credited without unnecessary delays. Agriculture Department officials have urged farmers […]
HADP Scheme Brings New Hope to Vegetable Growers in Bugam
Bugam village of Chadoora in Budgam district, popularly known as the “Chhota Punjab of Kashmir,” has a rich tradition of vegetable cultivation. For nearly three decades, local farmers have been growing vegetables and supplying fresh produce to markets across Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country. Progressive farmer Mukhtar Ahmad Bhat has […]