Muslims light candles filling in the absence of their Hindu brothers during Diwali
Muslims in Kashmir’s Budgam celebrated Diwali this year by burning candles. This was to show their brotherhood to the Kashmiri Pandits. They want the Hindu Kashmiris to come back and celebrate with them. The brotherhood will live on, said the Muslims in Kashmir during Diwali celebrations.. It is here in Kashmir that Hindus and Muslims […]
J&K Film Policy opens the doors for shooting opportunities in Kashmir
The J&K Film Policy was developed after consulting with all the stakeholders said Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha. The Film Policy will help Jammu & Kashmir Government in the development of a vibrant film ecosystem in the UT. The government is trying its best to bring back the environment of the yesteryears. To effectively implement […]
Tourists enjoy fresh snowfall in Kashmir
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir is attracting tourists to Jammu & Kashmir. Tourist locations such as Gulmarg and Gurez have turned all the more attractive because of the spell of snow. The locals are happy too that the flow of tourists will increase their employment avenues. In Sonamarg, tourists were seen enjoying and playing with snow […]
Kashmir opens up for Kumaon Literary Festival
Kumaon Literary Festival was celebrated in Kashmir from October 18-October 20, 2022. Writers, thinkers, artists, and professionals from the film world were welcomed by the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha. He thanked the organisers for putting up this art and culture festival in Kashmir. He said India had a rich past. But we need to […]
Poonch students attend awareness programme on cyber security
October is Cyber Security Awareness month. An awareness programme about cyber security was organised in schools by Childline Poonch in collaboration with National Development Youth Club. Subzaar Ahmed, Coordinator says, the Prime Minister’s dream of Digital India is getting realised. All the schemes such as UMANG are available online. The ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme […]
Season’s first snowfall covers Kashmir in white
Season’s fresh snowfall was experienced in Jammu & Kashmir’s Gulmarg, Gurez and Sonmarg areas. The ski resort in Gulmarg, Gurez in Bandipora and Sonmarg in Ganderbal received light snowfall which covered the higher regions in white snow. Snowflakes covered the roof tops, trees, roads, vehicles and the mountaintops.
Kashmir apples to go international next season
Kashmir’s 90 per cent population depends on fruits, says Manzoor Ahmad, an apple grower. We hope that the rate of fruit drops and we get maximum profit. The apples are grown naturally. By 15th October all the apple fruits are plucked. In the apple orchards, labour is required to pluck the apples and then to […]
Muslim invitees join in Hindu wedding rituals in Ganderbal, sing songs and share workload
In Ganderbal, a unique wedding was witnessed in which Hindus and Muslims participated said, Badrinath Bhatt of Sanatan Dharma Sabha. Altaf, a local resident of Ganderbal says, we have grown up together so we attend all the marriages whether in a Hindu or a Muslim family. Another local resident Rufik Wal Mir, who has been […]
Indian Army organises inter-school quiz competition in Tangmarg
An Inter-School Quiz Competition was organised by the Indian Army at Tangmarg Zone in Baramulla district in Jammu & Kashmir. A student, Mehraj Ahmad Bhat said, what the Indian Army is doing is worth appreciation. They are providing talent opportunities for children. Schools from different villages participated in the event. A girl student Mahinoor said, […]
What the poor girls are saying about Shopian’s first Shelter Home, Children Care Institute for Girls
The first ‘Children Care Institute for Girls’ was inaugurated in Shopian in June 2022. The Government of J&K Department of Social Welfare commenced a programme DISHA courtesy District Child Protection Officer Shopian. Mr Showkat Ahmad Showkat, District Social Welfare Officer Shopian says, DISHA is a designated legislative legal body and we help children by assisting […]