J&K Dy.CM inspects Kathua industrial estates, stresses employment for local youth
JAMMU, DECEMBER 4: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today carried out a comprehensive inspection of various industrial estates in Kathua. He was accompanied by senior officials from the Industries, Pollution Control Board, and Labour Department. During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister assessed the functioning of industrial units across the region. He emphasised the […]
Exposure tour for Beekeepers & Mushroom growers
In a significant move to promote sustainable and innovative agricultural practices, a group of 60 mushroom growers and beekeepers was flagged off for an exposure tour to the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu. The tour is sponsored under the Promotion of Round-the-Year Mushroom Cultivation project, part of the Holistic Agriculture Development […]
Awareness event on Holistic Agriculture Development Program held at Purmandal, Samba
SAMBA, December 4: An Awareness programme on the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) was conducted at Panchayat Ghar, Khara Madana, in Block Purmandal. The event was chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner, Mrs. Champa Devi. The Department of Agriculture and Allied Sectors presented detailed information on the 29 initiatives under HADP, aiming to empower farmers […]
The blossoming future of Floriculture
It has been over 15 years since we began working together. In the early days, we didn’t have many resources, but even now, he continues to visit us, offering guidance and pushing us to innovate. He keeps introducing new ideas, like planting different varieties of flowers. In the past, we only had one variety of […]
J&K’s Sehar Khan Represents India at UN Academic Africa Conference, Inspiring Global Change thru Edu
Sehar Khan, a trailblazer from Jammu and Kashmir, recently had the honour of representing India at the prestigious United Nations in New York, during the Academic Africa Conference. This milestone not only highlights Sehar’s remarkable academic achievements but also underscores her deep commitment to global diplomacy, education, and cultural exchange. As a representative of both […]
Dr. Alpana Vohra highlights impact of Chhau workshop at GCW parade
Dr. Rashmi Singh lauds GCW Parade’s innovative theatre program; releases newsletter on ‘Design Your Degree’ initiative Jammu, December 4: The week-long Chhau workshop, organized by Government College for Women (GCW), Parade Ground in collaboration with Rangyug and the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL), concluded with a grand valedictory ceremony. The […]
CM Omar Abdullah reviews power supply, curtailment schedules, and efficiency measures
Jammu, December 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Power Development Department (PDD) at the Civil Secretariat, focusing on key issues such as power supply challenges, curtailment schedules, revenue realization, and measures to improve the efficiency of the power sector during the peak winter season. In his address, the Chief […]
Mushroom Farming showing great promise in Kashmir
The mushroom farming initiative, under the HADP , is showing great promise at the farmer’s shed. The shed itself is a significant investment, costing approximately Rs. 3,00,000, of which a substantial subsidy of Rs. 1.5 lakh has been provided, easing the financial burden on the farmer. At present, the farmer has successfully cultivated 300 of […]
Ganderbal marks International Day of Persons with disabilities
GANDERBAL, DECEMBER 03: The district administration Ganderbal, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and She Hope Society for women entrepreneurs, observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at the Government Boys Higher Secondary School Dudderhama. This year’s theme, “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,” emphasized […]
Sakeena Itoo marks international day of persons with disabilities, distributes tricycles and financial aid in Jammu
JAMMU, DECEMBER 03: On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated at the Convention Centre in Jammu, Sakeena Itoo, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, distributed 10 motorized tricycles (scooties) to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, she presented cheques of Rs 50,000 each to Scheduled Caste (SC) beneficiaries under […]