Author: News Desk Kashmir Ahead

In Jammu &Kashmir more than 10,000 students took part in a mega ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally at Sports stadium in Pulwama. The Mega Tiranga Rally is also being organised to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, India’s 75th year of Independence. The idea behind Har Ghar Tiranga activities is to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of people and to promote awareness about the Indian national flag. A series of activities like rallies, debates, quiz, painting competitions and cultural programmes are being held to promote the campaign. Such events add more enthusiasm among the public and respect for Tiranga.…

Significance of Amarnath Yatra Few pilgrimages attract as much attention and publicity in India as the Amarnath Yatra. It is considered one of the topmost pilgrimages in importance and attracts a huge number of devotees and even other yatris. This year six to eight lakh yatris are expected to undertake the pilgrimage. Amarnath yatra’s significance lies in its fascinating ice shivalingam, the attractive, scenic setting, and the journey that itself is a form of tapasya or penance. Its importance is not because the shrine, Amarnath cave, ranks as the holiest of the holy sites dedicated to Shiva or Mahadev: Amarnath…

Ashura, which is the 10th day of Muharram, is known for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad. In his message, LG J&K Shri Manoj Sinha prayed for peace and prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir and urged people to be compassionate and work for the needy.

In the Kupwara region of Jammu & Kashmir, a qualitative change is being brought about by Women Self Help Groups (SHGs). Atqueeta Wani- a Cluster Coordinator says, SHGs help to erase poverty from the lives of poor women. Through SHGs, poor households can access gainful self-employment. A team had come to Kupwara in 2016 and told us to join UMEED, the government scheme that assists rural women to become financially independent. Today, Nageena Akhter is earning her livelihood as a ‘Pashu Sakhi’. After joining this scheme, we women folk, got a lot of courage. We are able to voice our…

This road that you see links Jammu to Kashmir. According to Rashid Ahmad, a local resident of Rajouri, for 70 years, the road lay in a dilapidated condition even though this is the main road on which a lot of tourists travel to Kashmir from Jammu. Because of the run-down condition of the road, accidents used to frequently occur and vehicles were harmed. The Kashmiri people were quite upset by the road condition. Today, we are thankful that the present administration under the aegis of Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has listened to our demand and undertaken the task of…

Under this Ayushman Bharat Golden card scheme, around 33 lakh individuals of Jammu and Kashmir have received their golden cards since 2020.

Tribal girls in Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir, who were forced by circumstances to leave studies can now do skill development training. They too can get empowered to build their future. Sarpanch Faruk Aziz Qureshi says we contacted the Handloom department as many girls belonging to the Scheduled Tribes community, unfortunately because of their disadvantaged socio-economic background, do not get a chance to study. So the department provided a centre where these girls who cannot pursue studies can do skill training to build their future. For the past one-and-a-half years, girls are coming here for learning the art of hand spinning…

The needlework artisans from Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir have formed a society because of the support received from the J&K government. Now, hear these women beneficiaries Rubina Bano and Alia from Kupwara in J&K who have become self-reliant by utilising the schemes of the government. Earlier, they used to depend on their fathers, brothers or family members to provide them support. Today, not only do they earn but also teach this Kashmiri craft Zalakdozi/ Aari embroidery to other learners as well. As many as 10 artisans work on one craft piece which is all hand embroidered. Kashida embroidery is the…

At the Shaheed Aga Syed Mehdi Stadium in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir, an inter-zonal district level sports tournament was held for the youth. Boys and girls in Jammu & Kashmir are being encouraged to join sports to stay healthy and carve a meaningful career path. This is the mission for the youth here. Especially in J&K where drugs are a menace, the intention is to keep the youth happily engaged in sports so that they are not lured by drugs and harmful activities. Around 12 zones participated in various sports activities at the sports stadium. From these zonal teams, winners…

Ways and means for the Amarnath Yatra It is a journey steeped in fascinating mythology and cultural tradition imbued with religiosity and involves an arduous trek that both tests and reveals human spirit and faith as one undertakes this pilgrimage to Lord Shiva’s shrine in Amarnath Cave. Faith can move mountains. That clichéd adage becomes realty in Amarnath Yatra. People of all ages – within the restricted age group of 13 to 75 years – brave the arduous trek across Himalayan ranges to the Holy Amarnath Cave situated at an altitude of 12,756 feet, surrounded by glaciers and snow-covered mountains,…