In J&K LG Manoj Sinha empowers Panchayats to stride the path from conflict to positive construction
On the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha announced the launch of three important programmes which are best examples that have resulted from conflict to creativity. For many years, Jammu & Kashmir’s socio-economic condition was in serious trouble. To make the state prosperous, the LG stated […]
Srinagar locals contribute by cleaning Dal Lake to keep the priceless heritage free of dirt
I feel immensely blessed and happy that as an individual I have got a chance to contribute for the environment, says student Siya Musharraf. Dal Lake is the prime tourist spot of Srinagar. So this is a small contribution from my side for the cleaning drive at Dal Lake and I am happy about it. […]
J&K’s Bangus Tourism Mela 2022 brings tourists to Kupwara
The Tourism Department and District Administration organised a Bangus Tourism Mela 2022 in the lush green meadows of Bangus Valley in Kupwara district. Khalid Jahangir, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara inaugurating the mega mela stated that the aim was to explore, promote and publicise the event so that the whole Kupwara district benefits. Locals say the J&K […]
Lt Governor of J&K Shri Manoj Sinha pays tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kathua
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tributes to the great patriot and freedom fighter Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee at Urliwand, Kathua. The sacrifices of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee live on in our hearts. He was undoubtedly one of the greatest scholars and statesmen of the country. In this Amrit Kal Khand, let us strive to […]
J&K LG Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurates “UMEED market place” at Srinagar & Jammu airports
J&K LG Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated “UMEED market place” under AVSAR scheme at Srinagar airport. The scheme promotes rural livelihoods and encourages women to form Self Help Groups (SHGs). The market place was replete with handmade products coasters, bags and accessories all created by Kashmiri women. The girls were given training and they created innovative […]
Pulwama students participate in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally organised at sports stadium
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 […]
Amarnath: Significance and Mythology
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 […]
On Muharram, LG J&K Shri Manoj Sinha prays for peace and prosperity in J&K
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.
Self Help Groups providing self-employment to poor women in Kupwara
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 […]
Upcoming 4-lane road service linking Jammu to Kashmir will bring relief to locals and tourists
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 […]