Kashmir’s seed vault: SKUAST Wadura saves native crops
Srinagar, October 20, 2025 – In a significant step towards safeguarding Kashmir’s rich agricultural heritage, the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) has unveiled a state-of-the-art Seed Gene Bank at its Faculty of Agriculture campus in Wadura, Sopore. This newly established facility is dedicated to conserving and promoting the region’s indigenous crop varieties, […]
Army Jawans light Up Akhnoor LoC with Diwali diyas and crackers
Akhnoor, October 20, 2025- In a heartwarming display of resilience and festive spirit, Indian Army soldiers stationed along the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector celebrated Diwali with traditional fervor, bursting crackers and lighting earthen lamps amid the barbed wires and bunkers of the border. The celebrations, held on October 19, 2025, not only lit up the forward posts but also symbolized the unyielding commitment […]
LG Manoj Sinha guides Buddha’s Relics home, Kalmykia shines with spiritual unity
Kashmir, October 20,2025-The sacred holy relics of Lord Buddha have returned to India, escorted by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, following a transformative week-long exposition at the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia’s only Buddhist-majority region. The event, which drew over 90,000 pilgrims, highlighted India’s dedication to fostering mutual understanding, trust and cooperation, and creating lasting connections through shared spiritual experiences.The holy relics, enshrined as a […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha leads Buddha Relics return from Kalmykia, prays for peace
Kashmir October 19, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha concluded a significant week-long visit to Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia, leading an Indian delegation that showcased the holy relics of Lord Buddha, recognized as a National Treasure of India. The exposition, held from October 11-18, 2025, was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha wishes J&K a joyous Deepawali of wisdom and prosperity
Srinagar, October 19, 2025 – On the eve of Deepawali 2025, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, invoking the Festival of Lights as a beacon of compassion, righteousness, and progress. In a heartfelt message, the LG emphasized the festival’s profound symbolism, urging citizens to embrace the ideals […]
LG Sinha: Kashmir is Energy Zone of India’s Literature & Culture | Kashmir Literary Festival 2025
LG Sinha: Kashmir is Energy Zone of India’s Literature & Culture | Kashmir Literary Festival 2025 I spoke to the participants of the second edition of Kashmir Literary Festival and they told me that through this annual event, an attempt will be made to present the regional literature of Jammu and Kashmir to the world, […]
Tanvi Sharma’s bronze sparks Indian Badminton’s bright future at BWF juniors 2025
Kashmir, October 19, 2025 – In a moment that reverberated across India’s sporting landscape, 16-year-old sensation Tanvi Sharma etched her name into the annals of badminton history by clinching a bronze medal at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025. Becoming the first Indian girl in 17 years to podium at this prestigious global showdown, Tanvi’s triumph signals the dawn of a new […]
Poonch glows with diwali shopping frenzy ahead of october 20 festivities
Poonch, October 19, 2025 – As the glow of anticipation lights up the rugged terrains of Poonch district, residents are pouring into bustling markets and vibrant streets for a frenzied Diwali shopping extravaganza, gearing up for the Festival of Lights on October 20. In a heartwarming display of cultural fervor and economic vitality, the border town’s commercial hubs—from the […]
SKUAST Shuhama’s livestock show 2025 celebrates Kashmir’s agri-tech and livestock
Srinagar, October 19, 2025 – The first-ever Livestock Show 2025 (Pashu Dhan Mela) was a celebratory showcase of Kashmir’s animal wealth and advanced agri-tech innovations at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Shuhama, Alusteng. Co-organised by J&K Dairy Farmers Association and SKUAST-K, the two-day spectacle brought scientists, […]
NIT Srinagar duo lands Rs 73.6 lakh to pioneer eco saving bioremediation breakthrough
Srinagar, October 19, 2025 – A breakthrough in green technology and eco-innovation, two senior faculty members of the National Institute of Technology Srinagar have been awarded a considerable research grant of Rs 73.6 lakh by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Government of India. The grant is funding an innovative bioremediation research study that […]