90-yr-old Kashmiri man weaves chappals out of straw, keeping a tradition alive
In the 15th episode of his programme “Awaam Ki Awaaz”, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha applauded the centuries-old Kashmiri traditional handicraft work being kept alive by Bandipora’s 90-year-old man, Abdul Samad Ganie. Abdul, despite his advancing age, painstakingly weaves paddy straw to make handcrafted chappals called ‘pulhoor’. The LG stated […]
‘Mumkin’ scheme offers hope to unemployed J&K youth to earn a livelihood
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 […]
Bandipora administrator visits Block villages to address their problems
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 […]
Manasbal Lake festival organised to promote tourism in J&K
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 […]
Lt Governor felicitates officers deployed for Amarnath Ji Yatra – 2022
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 […]
Budgam woman able to meet household expenses after joining UMEED
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 […]
Hindu Muslim unity seen at Tirath Raj Kapal Mochan yatra in J&K’s Shopian district
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 […]
Singer Roopkumar in Poonch gives Kashmiri girl the platform to sing for the Defence Forces
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 […]
Kupwara’s Crewel craft awardee embroiderer Razia Sultan inspires others to open karkhanas
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 […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha pays tributes to the ITBP personnel who lost their lives in a bus accident
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 […]