LG Manoj Sinha arrives in Shopian to inaugurate newly constructed Multipurpose Indoor Stadium
Shopian, May 14,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha arrived in Shopian on Wednesday to inaugurate the newly constructed Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, a major addition to the sports infrastructure of South Kashmir. The inauguration ceremony at Arihama is expected to witness participation from local officials, sportspersons, youth representatives, and residents from across the district. The modern indoor […]
Mission YUVA scheme boosts youth self-employment in Udhampur, Over 1,000 cases approved
Udhampur, May 14,2026- The Mission YUVA Scheme 2025 is emerging as a major catalyst for youth self-employment in Jammu & Kashmir, with thousands of young entrepreneurs stepping forward to establish their own businesses through government-backed financial assistance and subsidies. In Udhampur district alone, nearly 4,000 youth have applied under the scheme, while around 1,000 cases […]
UMEED SHG drives women empowerment in J&K
Kashmir , May 14,2026- The UMEED Self Help Group initiative is emerging as a powerful driver of women-led socio-economic transformation across rural Jammu & Kashmir, empowering thousands of women through skill development, entrepreneurship, and collective enterprise building. Under the UMEED program, women in SHGs are actively engaged in traditional crafts, dairy farming, poultry, tailoring, nursery […]
Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat becomes new lifeline; 45,000 passengers in 10 days
Kashmir, May 14,2026-The Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express has rapidly emerged as a transformative transport link for the Union Territory, recording nearly 45,000 passengers within just 10 days of regular operations. The high-speed semi-bullet train service is being hailed as a major milestone in improving all-weather connectivity across the region. Operated by Vande Bharat Express under […]
Rajouri to get first 100-bedded boys hostel for border area students under Samagra Shiksha
Rajouri, May 13,2026-Rajouri district is set to receive its first-ever 100-bedded boys’ hostel under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme for students belonging to Line of Control (LoC) and remote border areas. The hostel, being constructed at a cost of ₹2.45 crore, aims to provide better educational facilities and residential support to students from far-flung villages who […]
Hi-Tech polyhouse farming revolutionises farmers lives in Udhampur under HADP
Udhampur, May 13,2026-Modern farming techniques under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) are bringing significant changes to the agricultural landscape of Udhampur district, where farmers are witnessing higher production, better income, and improved employment opportunities through hi-tech polyhouse farming. Farmer Nisha Devi, who works in a hi-tech polyhouse farm in Udhampur, said the initiative has […]
LG Manoj Sinha visits Tregam to boost border village development in Kupwara
Kashmir, May 13,2026-Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday visited the Vibrant Village Tregam in Kupwara district and reiterated the government’s commitment towards transforming border villages into model villages through modern infrastructure, better connectivity and enhanced opportunities for the youth. During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several developmental projects aimed […]
Chief Minister Vijay’s ‘Leo’-inspired cafe in Kashmir draws surge of Tamil Nadu tourists
Kashmir , May 13,2026- A unique café in Kashmir inspired by the popular film Leo and South Indian actor-turned-politician Vijay has become a major attraction for tourists from Tamil Nadu visiting the Valley. Located amid Kashmir’s scenic surroundings, the café has gained widespread popularity for its “Leo”-themed décor, movie-inspired ambience and South Indian connection. Visitors, […]
Kupwara Padyatra: LG Sinha says drug networks weakening in J&K
Kupwara , May 13,2026-Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the ongoing ‘Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir Campaign’ has delivered a major blow to the narco-smuggling ecosystem, with intensified action against drug traffickers and peddlers across the Union Territory. Addressing a gathering during a padyatra in Kupwara under the anti-drug campaign, LG Sinha said that the […]
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express carries 45,000 passengers in 11 days
Kashmir,May 13,2026- The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express has witnessed an overwhelming response from passengers, ferrying more than 45,000 travellers within just 11 days of its operation, marking a major milestone in railway connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. The high-speed train service has significantly reduced travel time between Jammu and Srinagar while providing passengers with a […]