Author: News Desk Kashmir Ahead

Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – In a significant move to address the ongoing challenges plaguing the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joined a high-level virtual meeting chaired by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. The session, held today, focused on expediting the restoration of the critically damaged highway, which has been severely impacted by recent heavy rains and landslides, leading to prolonged disruptions in traffic movement and essential supplies. The meeting, attended via videoconference by senior officials from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and key stakeholders from Jammu and Kashmir—including CM Omar Abdullah, his cabinet colleagues, and divisional…

Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level review meeting today to bolster telecom and digital communications infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the urgent need to extend reliable mobile and internet services to remote villages, dark zones, and even railway tunnels. The session underscored connectivity as a vital enabler for governance, education, healthcare, tourism, and overall socio-economic development in the region.Attended by Minister for Information Technology Satish Sharma, Advisor to the CM Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary Dheeraj Gupta, several administrative secretaries, and BSNL officials, the meeting delved into the progress…

Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – The 10th State Level Pencak Silat Championship 2025-26 concluded on a high note at the Indoor Stadium Polo Ground here, reinforcing Jammu and Kashmir’s growing stature as a vibrant sports hub under the #BadaltaKashmir narrative. The three-day event, held from September 12 to 14, drew an impressive participation of around 1,200 athletes from schools, colleges, clubs, and academies across the Union Territory, showcasing the region’s burgeoning talent in the traditional Indonesian martial art of Pencak Silat.Organized by the Pencak Silat Association of J&K in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council, the championship featured intense competitions across…

Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and Bijbehara Constituency Incharge Iltija Mufti met with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today to highlight the dire crisis engulfing the region’s vital apple industry due to the prolonged shutdown of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44). The closure, triggered by heavy rains and flash floods since late August, has stranded thousands of fruit-laden trucks, threatening massive economic losses for growers and traders in the Kashmir Valley.Mufti, daughter of PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, apprised the LG of the mounting distress faced by apple farmers, whose perishable produce risks spoilage amid…

Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – In a remarkable testament to the rising talent from the Kashmir Valley, young writer Hafsa Rashid has been honored with three distinguished literary accolades: the Youth Icon Award, the International Best Sellers Award, and the Rabindranath Tagore Award. These recognitions celebrate her exceptional contributions to contemporary literature, marking her as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring authors, particularly young women in Jammu and Kashmir.Hafsa, a dynamic voice from Srinagar, has captivated readers with her poignant narratives that weave personal introspection with socio-cultural themes rooted in Kashmiri life. Her breakthrough works, including her debut novel Whispers of the…

Kashmir Youth Are as Ambitious as Mumbai’s | Anupam Mittal Speaks Kashmir is a magical place. I have great memories of Kashmir I was a small child when I came here with my parents, said Shark Tank’s Judge Anupam Mittal who is Shaadi.com’s Founder. Kashmir has remained the same as it has changed. I will tell you why, said Anupam Mittal. It has changed in terms of progress, economy, people’s mindset, people’s way of thinking. They have become so progressive. And what has remained the same is their hospitality, the innocence, the beauty of this place, it is amazing, not…

Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – In a proud moment for Indian music on the global stage, Kashmiri singer, producer, and composer Rauhan Malik has been selected to represent India at Intervision 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious international music competitions. The event, inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest but focused on cultural exchange among BRICS, CIS, and other nations, is set to take place on September 20, 2025, at the Live Arena in Moscow’s Odintsovo district.Born in Sopore near Srinagar in the Kashmir Valley, Malik’s journey from local stages to international acclaim embodies the spirit of his homeland. Known for…

Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – The Indian Army has achieved a significant milestone by operating its first dedicated freight train, transporting 753 metric tonnes of essential supplies from Banihal Dry Port near Samba to Anantnag via the newly operational Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL). This marks a major step in ensuring reliable logistics for troops stationed in Jammu and Kashmir during the harsh winter months.The train, which completed its journey on September 12-13, carried critical Advance Winter Stocking supplies to support military operations in the region. Previously, the Army relied on road convoys along the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, which often faced closures…

SRINAGAR, September 16, 2025 – In a significant initiative to empower local farmers with modern agricultural practices, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today flagged off a group of 45 progressive #farmers from various zones of Srinagar district for an #exposure visit to the Faculty of Agriculture Wadura Sopore campus of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K).The event, organised under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) Project-11 focusing on the promotion of oil seeds, underscores the Jammu and Kashmir government’s commitment to enhancing crop cultivation techniques and boosting farmer livelihoods. The #DirAgri-led ceremony took place at the Directorate of…

Pulwama, September 16, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI)organised a vibrant Startup Idea Challenge Boot Camp at Government Degree College (Women), Pulwama, as part of its ongoing efforts to foster entrepreneurship and innovation among the youth under the J&K Startup Policy 2024–2027. The event served as a dynamic platform for students to pitch creative business ideas, receive expert feedback, and explore opportunities within the region’s burgeoning startup ecosystem.The boot camp, aligned with the broader J&K Startup Idea Challenge initiative—inaugurated on July 10 by the Deputy Chief Minister—engaged aspiring entrepreneurs through interactive sessions on idea validation, pitching techniques, and policy incentives. Participants…