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…
Author: News Desk Kashmir Ahead
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…
Kulgam woman discovers an enzyme that converts polythene to ashes, gets ‘Nari Shakti’ award from the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. She is Nasira Akhter, a grass roots innovator from South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. She developed an herb that converts polythene to ashes. Hailing from Kanipora, Kulgam, Nasira has been awarded for her innovative idea of destroying polythene by discovering a herb and through the use of the National Physical Laboratory, NPL, converted polythene into ashes without causing any kind of environmental pollution. She is the first Indian woman to convert polythene into ashes. Having studied till 12th…
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha strongly condemns the terror attack on civilians in Shopian, visits the Army Hospital & enquires about the health of injured civilian Srinagar, August 16: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha visited Army Hospital in Srinagar earlier today to inquire about the health of Sh Pitambar Nath Pandit, who was injured in Shopian terror attack. The Lt Governor enquired about the well-being of Sh Pitambar Nath Pandit and asked the doctors to ensure the best possible medical care for his early recovery. The Lt Governor strongly condemned the terror attack on civilians in Shopian in which…
Goonj raha hai duniya mein Hindustan ka naara Chamak raha hai aasmaan mein ye Tiranga hamara! We school students are very enthusiastic and happy to celebrate our 75th Independence Day, a student Sehrish Jan said. The preparations made us all jubilant. We all should have this ‘josh’ in us for the Tiranga. The 15th of August is a day we remember with pride. We hoist our national flag in school and sing national anthem. The tricolours saffron, white and green fills up the school area. The Independence Day event is given a lot of significance in our schools. Even common…
In district Poonch in Jammu & Kashmir, the Independence Day celebration on August 15, 2022 was marked by rallies in which not only children but also adults and seniors participated.
‘Saare Jahan se Achha Hindustan Hamaara!’ this thought is being ingrained in the hearts and minds of Pulwama students, children and the people of Kashmir as India celebrated its 75th year of Independence via Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The children, boys and girls, who are the future of our generation, are keenly learning about our erstwhile leaders Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh and freedom fighters from Kashmir for the sacrifices they made for their nation. Feelings of respect and admiration is what the children in Pulwama are experiencing. For the first time, children are being exposed to this atmosphere of patriotism.…
If you happen to be a tourist in J&K and are in Gurez Valley, you are bound to love the food, culture, environment and most of all, the people of Gurez. India’s celebration of 75th year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav has allowed the feelings of passion to swell up in the hearts of Kashmiris. The patriotic enthusiasm displayed by one and all Kashmiri participants and audience in Gurez district of Jammu & Kashmir are helping them in becoming stronger individuals and creating a better society to live in. With a series of activities, programmes and functions, the children here…
Tiranga meri aan hai, pehchaan hai!” said a wanderer while trekking the Amarnath yatra 2022. In an accident he lost his leg but his strong will power and determination drives him for the yatra every year. The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav gaiety commenced on March 12, 2021, which started a 75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of Independence on August 15. The celebrations will continue till August 15, 2023. The Mahotsav is being celebrated as a Jan-Utsav in the spirit of Jan-Bhagidari.