Jammu Tawi Festival: LG Sinha says economic development of a society is driven by art and culture
I feel very pleased to be present at the Tawi Festival of Arts & Ideas, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha expressing his gratefulness to the organisers for inviting him for the annual inaugural event iun Jammu. In 1975, Amar Mahal Museum & Library was established by Doctor Karan Singh […]
Quality generic medicines priced 50% lower than brands available at Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Doda
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Kendras in Jammu & Kashmir’s Doda region are significantly reducing healthcare costs, offering medicines at prices 50–90% lower than branded equivalents. Residents report substantial savings, with some medications now costing ₹150–₹200 instead of ₹500, and others reduced from ₹2,000–₹3,000 to more affordable rates. This initiative ensures access to quality […]
BRO Nears Completion of 700-Metre Nowshera Tunnel, Enhancing Jammu-Poonch Connectivity
Nowshera Tunnel is a project of BRO. It is 700 metres long with a 300 metres bridge. The tunnel will be complete in one-and-a-half years. On 12 February, 2023 the project started and by March 31, 2025, it will be handed over by the BRO. Currently, fire resistant work is going on to avoid fire […]
Kashmiri Artist Aziz Ul Rehman Transforms Waste into Functional Art, Gaining Instagram Acclaim
Aziz Ul Rehman, is profesiionally a Mater’s student pursuing Masters in Fisheries Science from SKUAST University, Jammu & Kashmir. Aziz says he uses waste materials like bones, wood and petals to make innovative products. His user name on Instagram is stickandbones.Whenever he used to find such materials he used to collect and store them with […]
Snow Craft Event in Gurez Fostering Youth Engagement: Initiative by Indian Army’s Rana Battalion
A snow craft programme was organised by the Indian Army’s Rana Battalion in Bagtore village, Gurez Valley in Jammu & Kashmir. The children enthusiastically participated in the programme and enjoyed the Snow Craft Competition. We are happy that we get an opportunity to show our talent and we are grateful to the Indian Army for […]
Pulwama Launches Mobile Veterinary Clinic to Enhance Animal Healthcare in Remote Areas
A Mobile Veterinary Clinic is now operational here in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir, courtesy the Government of India and the Department of Animal Husbandry Kashmir. The helpline number is 1962. Free medicine is provided to our animals and the senior doctors do their duty. Earlier, this facility was not there. The mobile Veterinary clinic helps […]
Unemployed Women in Pulwama Getting Training, Stipends, Certification & Business Support
In this area of Pulwama, we give training to unemployed ladies. In one centre around 20 ladies are given opportunity to get trained. The course is for two years and ladies get a stipend of Rs 1500 per month. A senior well-known craft instructor trains them. In the past ten months, an official said that […]
Ramban Residents Slash Electricity Bills with PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’s Solar Panel Sheets
Our electricity bill was coming around Rs 2500-Rs 3000 per month. During summers, the bill climbed up to Rs 4000 a month. After installing solar panel sheets as per PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, we are coming to know the amount of electricity we are saving. We have a smart metre installed here which […]
J&K Residents Urge Promotion of Bhalesa’s Tourism Potential Amidst Doda’s Celebrated Snow Festivals
Several snow festivals and winter festivals are organised in district Doda but the area of Bhalesa is ignored, said a resident in Jammu & Kashmir. This will be our issue before the government or administration regarding this matter. The government should promote Bhalesa as well. The infrastructure of Bhalesa is improving and there is scope […]
J&K’s First Budget in Over Seven Years Presented by an Elected Govt in Jammu & Kashmir
In J&K, the first budget session of the newly elected Legislative Assembly took place. This moment stands as a testament to the strength of our democratic values and the unwavering aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir for peace, progress and prosperity, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. For […]