Kashmir Ahead

Anantnag twin sisters congratulate Team India on T20 World Cup win

Anantnag, March 10,2026-Celebrations over India’s remarkable triumph in the T-20 World Cup continue to pour in from across the country, and the Kashmir Valley has joined the nationwide festivities with enthusiasm. Among the most heartwarming messages of support came from two young twin sisters from South Kashmir who proudly expressed their admiration for the Indian […]

Fruitful futures: Kathua promotes high-yield orchards for rural youth

Kathua , March 9,2026: The Horticulture Department in Kathua has launched a new initiative to encourage young orchardists and progressive farmers by promoting the cultivation of high-value, colorful, and high-yield fruit varieties. The program is being implemented at the Horticulture Nursery in Nagari, where quality planting material is being prepared for distribution. According to Chief […]

Clear vision for all: Free spectacles reach residents of Poonch

Poonch, March 9,2026- In a significant step towards improving eye health and vision care, the Health Department of Jammu and Kashmir distributed free spectacles to patients at Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment. The initiative aims to assist individuals suffering from vision-related problems by providing […]

Badamwari Almond blossom season begins in Srinagar

Srinagar, March 9,2026-The historic Badamwari garden in Srinagar has come alive with the onset of the much-awaited almond blossom season, drawing visitors, nature lovers, and photographers to witness the delicate pink and white blooms that signal the arrival of spring in Kashmir. Located at the foothills of the Hari Parbat fort, Badamwari—known for its centuries-old […]

Sanctorum school Sopore produces rising football stars from Kashmir

Sopore, March 9,2026- The Sanctorum School is making waves in Indian and international football by nurturing young talent from Kashmir. The school has successfully trained students who have gone on to represent the country at both national and international levels, highlighting the growing prominence of Kashmiri youth in sports. Officials and coaches at the school […]

Kashmir’s beautiful Waqt-e-Sahar tradition continues as dhol beats wake people for Sehri

Kashmir, March 9,2026-As the holy month of Ramadan continues, the Kashmir Valley once again witnesses the revival of one of its most cherished traditions—Waqt-e-Sahar. In the quiet hours before dawn, the rhythmic beat of the dhol echoes through narrow lanes and neighborhoods, gently waking residents for Sehri, the pre-dawn meal before the day’s fast begins. […]

Students celebrate as schools reopen across Kashmir valley: A sign of changing times

Kashmir, March 9,2026-After a long period of uncertainty and disruptions in the past, students across the Kashmir Valley expressed immense happiness as schools reopened and regular classes resumed. Classrooms that once remained silent during frequent shutdowns and hartals are now once again filled with laughter, learning, and hope for the future. For many students and […]

Women in Bonkoot, Bandipora struggle with low wages at spinning centre

Bandipora, March 9,2026- In Bonkoot, 23 women are spending nearly seven hours daily at a local spinning wheel centre, earning barely ₹20–₹30 per day, according to reports from the village. The women, who rely on this work as their primary source of livelihood, described the job as “like suicide,” citing the long hours and meager […]

LG Manoj Sinha interacts with Ladakh youth in Jammu

Jammu, March 9,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with a group of young students and representatives from Ladakh who were visiting Jammu, encouraging them to actively contribute to nation-building and the development of their region. During the interaction, the Lieutenant Governor welcomed the youth delegation and highlighted the important role young people play in shaping […]

Over 11 lakh tourists travelled to Kashmir in 2025

Srinagar, March 9,2026 – The scenic Kashmir Valley continued to attract a large number of visitors in 2025, with 11.16 lakh tourists, including 22,993 foreign nationals, travelling to the region during the year, according to official data. Tourism officials said the figures highlight the Valley’s enduring appeal as one of India’s most popular travel destinations. […]

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