Author: News Desk Kashmir Ahead

Srinagar, September 19, 2025 – Amid the picturesque apple orchards of south Kashmir, where vibrant reds hang heavy on branches, a resilient spirit shines through recurring challenges. While recent rains and landslides have disrupted the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway for over 20 days, turning parts of the harvest into roadside casualties, the Lieutenant Governor’s (LG) administration has stepped up decisively with innovative transport solutions. Thousands of fruit-laden trucks now roll forward, bolstered by efficient rail services, offering a lifeline to growers and restoring hope to the Valley’s vital ₹12,000 crore apple industry.This economic powerhouse, supporting nearly 3.5 million people directly and indirectly,…

Anantnag, September 19, 2025 – Renowned Waste Warrior and former Sarpanch Adv. Farooq Ganai, affectionately known as the ‘KachraMan of Kashmir,’ represented the Kashmir region at the prestigious National Dialogue on Rural Development themed “Viksit Gram Se Viksit Bharat.” The event, hosted at the Quality Council of India’s (QCI) headquarters in New Delhi, convened grassroots leaders from across India to exchange innovative strategies for bolstering rural governance and sustainable development.The initiative underscored the critical role of community-driven efforts in aligning village-level governance with the national vision of Viksit Bharat. Over 75 Sarpanches from all states participated in the one-day conclave, fostering…

SRINAGAR, September 18, 2025 – In a significant step towards empowering women’s health nationwide, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, virtually participated in the grand launch of the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ (Healthy Women, Empowered Families Campaign) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh. The event, held on September 17, 2025, underscores the government’s commitment to women’s wellness and coincides with the PM’s 75th birthday celebrations.The Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, a 16-day national health drive from September 17 to October 2, 2025, aims to provide comprehensive screenings, services, and awareness on critical issues like…

Kupwara, September 18,2025 : As part of the nationwide #SewaParv campaign, the Sheep Husbandry Department in Kupwara today organised extensive mass deworming and vaccination drives across multiple blocks of the district. The initiative aims at enhancing disease prevention and improving productivity of small ruminants, ensuring healthier livestock for local farmers. Officials from the department emphasised the importance of timely vaccination and deworming to protect sheep and goats from common diseases, thereby contributing to the overall livelihood security of farmers in Kupwara. The drives are part of the department’s continuous efforts to promote animal health awareness and strengthen small ruminant management…

Budgam, September 18, 2025 – In a resounding call to action under the #SewaParv banner, a series of impactful seminars on drug de-addiction were organized across multiple schools in Budgam district today, aiming to fortify the resolve of young minds in the battle against substance abuse. The events, aligned with national efforts to foster selfless service and community welfare, sought to illuminate the devastating ill effects of substance abuse while rallying students to become torchbearers for a drug-free society.The seminars, held at prominent institutions including Government Middle School Check Kawoosa, Government High School Narsoo Pora, and Government High School Narkara, drew enthusiastic participation from hundreds of students,…

Jammu, September 18, 2025: In a move to strengthen the agricultural ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Bank organised a workshop on e-National Warehouse Receipt (eNWR) in collaboration with the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) and National e-Governance Services Ltd (NERL). The workshop aimed to promote innovative financing solutions and enhance the agricultural supply chain infrastructure across the region. The initiative focused on leveraging eNWR to provide farmers and traders with better access to credit facilities, improve warehouse management, and facilitate smooth agricultural commodity financing. Representatives from banks, cooperative societies, farmers’ associations, and other stakeholders attended the workshop and…

Srinagar, September 18, 2025: In a significant step towards enhancing Srinagar’s green cover, Ms. Mandeep Kaur, IAS, Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), today inaugurated a Mega Plantation Drive under “Sewa Parv 2025” at the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Allochi Bagh, aimed at introducing dense biofencing around all major waste management facilities in the city. The initiative, organised in collaboration with Self Help Groups (SHGs) and UEED, will extend to four STPs across Srinagar. The drive targets the establishment of two-layered bio fences around each facility, ensuring that over the years, these areas will be surrounded by dense…

Srinagar, September 18,2025:A delegation of the Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO), led by its Chairman Shri Manzoor Wangnoo, called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan Srinagar. During the meeting, the delegation apprised the Lt Governor about the ongoing initiatives of NLCO aimed at lake conservation, water body restoration, and environmental sustainability in Jammu and Kashmir. Shri Wangnoo briefed the LG on community-driven efforts for the revival of Nigeen Lake and associated water channels, stressing the importance of continued government support to protect these vital ecological assets. The NLCO team highlighted challenges related to pollution, encroachments, and unregulated…

Srinagar, September 18,2025:Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Shri Sunil Sharma, today called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan Srinagar and held detailed discussions on a series of pressing public issues in the aftermath of recent floods and natural calamities. During the meeting, Shri Sharma highlighted the urgent need to restore road connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir, especially in flood-hit and landslide-affected areas where many villages and towns remain cut off. He emphasised that the disconnection is severely impacting public movement, supply of essentials, and access to healthcare. The LoP also raised concerns…

Srinagar, September 18,2025:The nationwide health campaign “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan – Healthy Women, Empowered Families”, launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was attended today by officials, health workers, and community representatives. The initiative aims to promote women’s health, maternal well-being, and family empowerment through a series of targeted interventions. The 16-day campaign will focus on comprehensive screening, maternal health services, lifestyle counselling, yoga sessions, and AYUSH-based interventions for women, adolescent girls, and children. The Abhiyaan emphasises the critical link between healthy women and strong families, underscoring that women’s well-being directly contributes to a healthier and more prosperous…