Author: News Desk Kashmir Ahead

A customised livelihood generation scheme ‘Mumkin’ for the unemployed youth of Jammu & Kashmir was launched by the LG, Shri Manoj Sinha. The government sponsors a vehicle to the youth in J&K, in this mission to uplift the youth. Mudasir Imtiyaz had always dreamt of owning a vehicle. He wanted to secure a decent livelihood that takes care of the needs of his family and open the doors for a better future. The ‘Mumkin’ scheme has provided him with all the benefits. He is satisfied being the happy owner of a vehicle which is enabling him to feed his family…

With the new turn of events in Jammu and Kashmir, now the administrator approaches the villagers and listens to their problems and in a proper manner tackles their pain points. It is a very big initiative taken by the J&K government that administrators come to the people at Block level and villages to enquire about the difficulties faced by the locals. Local residents of Bandipora were finding it cumbersome to get hold of the officers with their problems. The village panchayat of Bandipora welcomes this idea wholeheartedly. Locals say, this initiative also raises awareness on the difficulties therein and work…

The J&K government has recommended a number of locations for promotion and Manasbal is one among them. At Manasbal, a festival was organised by the tourism department. Manasbal Lake is located about 30 km north of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir State. It has predominantly rural surroundings with three villages, Kondabal, Jarokbal and Gratbal overlooking the lake. It is one of the 75 offbeat destinations in J&K offering stupendous views. Tourism officials say, this location has tourism potential but has not gained popularity. With the annual festivals promotion, Manasbal will soon be among the popular destinations in…

Lt Governor felicitates officers of Civil Administration, JKP, Army, CAPFs, NDRF, SDRF & SASB deployed for Amarnath Ji Yatra-2022 Everyone ensured exemplary arrangements and smooth conduct of this year’s Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra: Lt Governor Grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji & Hon’ble HM Shri Amit Shah Ji for all the support and guidance, says Lt Governor Thankful to the people, civil society, religious & political leaders, medical staff, ponywallahs, pithuwallahs, sanitation workers for their support, total dedication to service of pilgrims and ensuring best possible arrangements for their comfort & well being: LG Srinagar, August 20: Lieutenant…

Abida Begam, Beneficiary of UMEED scheme in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir says it is a good scheme that supports poor families. Earlier, we were just sitting at home in tension, how will we earn our living and feed our families. I consulted with my friends. We approached the UMEED centre in Budgam and asked for a loan to run our own business. We were granted a loan to make bags. We benefitted a lot. Slowly I could pay the fees of my child and was able to bear household expenses. I tell other ladies too to join the scheme, to…

In Kashmir’s Shopian district, the annual three-day Tirath Raj Kapal Mochan yatra is bringing a festive spirit. The Tirth Raj Kapal Mochan at Devgam Shopian in Kashmir has a significant history. The Shrine can be traced to the Puranic period, and has reference to Lord Shiva.This pilgrimage site is one of the three main places in the country, after Ujjain and Chennai, where people who have died prematurely get salvation. The historic Kapal Mochan shrine was closed at the peak of militancy in the Valley in the 90`s. It remained shut for almost two decades. The temple is surrounded by…

In Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir, a musical evening was organised with playback singer Roopkumar Rathod singing for the Defence Forces. It was heartening to see our Indian Defence Force personnel enjoying life’s happy moments. They deserve all our love, respect and admiration as we enjoy our peace, they stress out to keep that peace together for us, often by sacrificing their lives in encounters, wars, terror attacks, skirmishes, or accidents. Singer Roopkumar sang the iconic song “Sandeshen aatein hain, Hamey tadpaatay hain”. The programme was arranged as part of the celebration for Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The singer…

The story of Razia Sultan from Kupwara is inspiring for thousands of Kashmiris who are educated, but sitting at home not doing anything productive and losing the chance of earning a livelihood. She is indeed a torchbearer for the unemployed youth. She is grateful to the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, which helped her in every step to become an Entrepreneur running her own Crewel embroidery Karkhana. She got all her training and logistic support from the Government through the Handicrafts Department, Kupwara. In her Karkhana she gives training to around 10 girls for six months. She has taught…

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tributes to the bravehearts of ITBP, who had lost their lives in a bus accident near Chandanwari Yesterday. Attending the Ceremonial Honours for the ITBP bravehearts at DPL Srinagar, the Lt Governor said “the nation will never forget their courage, valour and supreme sacrifice”. The mortal remains of the bravehearts were sent to their respective native places for their last rites with full military honours. Among others who paid their tributes were Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Sh Dilbag Singh, DGP; Lt General Amardeep Singh Aujla, GOC 15 Corps; Sh R K Goyal,…

Srinagar, August 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tributes to the bravehearts of ITBP, who had lost their lives in a bus accident near Chandanwari Yesterday. Seven Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel died and 30 were injured on Tuesday morning.The incident took place when the bus skidded off the road and fell into a riverbed near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicle was carrying 39 personnel (37 from ITBP and 2 from J&K Police). The troops were on their way from Chandanwari to Pahalgam. Attending the Ceremonial Honours for the ITBP bravehearts at DPL Srinagar, the Lt Governor said…