140 Kupwara women find self-reliance in tricolour-making, aided by Army
Kupwara, September 15,2026- In a village close to the Line of Control in Kupwara district, 140 women have turned the craft of stitching the national flag into a source of livelihood and self-reliance, with sustained support from the Indian Army. Their initiative has grown into a recognised success story, one that even found mention in Prime […]
Cement moves by rail from Kathua to Anantnag in first for Jammu Division
Jammu, September 15,2026- In a landmark moment for freight operations in Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu division of Northern Railway has for the first time moved a cement consignment by rail entirely within its own network, from Kathua to Anantnag. The milestone follows Jammu Division’s placement of its first-ever cement loading indent, connecting Shaheed Captain Sunil […]
Ganesh Utsav begins in Kathua with devotion, vedic chants and grand celebrations
Kathua, September 14, 2026 – The festive spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi has enveloped Kathua as a grand 12-day Ganesh Utsav commenced at Main Bazaar Chowk on Monday, marking the start of one of the region’s most vibrant religious celebrations of the year. The festivities began with the ceremonial installation of a magnificent Ganpati idol at […]
5th Jammu International Film Festival to showcase 60 films from 19 countries on September 28-29
Kashmir, September 14,2026-Jammu’s biggest cinematic showcase is back for its milestone fifth edition, with organisers confirming that the Jammu International Film Festival (JFF) will run over two days, September 28 and 29, at venues across the city. The festival has, over four previous editions, grown into the only international film festival based in Jammu, and […]
‘Vakhs of Silence’: Masood Hussain paints Lal Ded’s poetry on Pashmina
Srinagar, September 14, 2026 — Renowned Kashmiri artist Masood Hussain has turned 20 hand-spun Pashmina shawls into canvases for the timeless verses of Lal Ded, bringing the mystic poet’s centuries-old words into a striking new visual form. Titled “Vakhs of Silence,” the exhibition blends poetry, painting and traditional craftsmanship, reimagining the 14th-century poetess’s teachings for […]
Anantnag rebels, Shopian harvesters battle it out, but Kashmir’s women win big
Anantnag, September 14,2026-Anantnag Rebels and Shopian Harvesters were the two teams standing in the final of the Indian Army Women’s Premier League, but the real story of the tournament went well beyond the scorecard. Held under floodlights at the General Bipin Rawat Stadium in Baramulla, the final marked the first time a women’s cricket match […]
Kathua gets major boost to sports infrastructure
Kashmir, September 14, 2026- Sports infrastructure in Kathua district is set for a significant upgrade after the Sports Council of Jammu & Kashmir sanctioned fresh funds for two key projects, one in the rural belt and one in the district’s main urban sporting hub. The announcement was made by Kathua MLA Dr Bharat Bhushan, who […]
A new chapter in Indian Archery: Dhiraj Bommadevara scripts history with Maiden World Cup Final Gold
Kashmir, September 14,2026-Indian archery witnessed one of its most defining moments on Sunday as Dhiraj Bommadevara became the country’s first-ever Men’s Individual Recurve gold medallist at the Archery World Cup Final, held in Saltillo, Mexico. The 25-year-old’s triumph marks a watershed moment for Indian recurve archery, ending a long wait for the nation’s men to […]
LG Manoj Sinha calls for “Responsible AI” anchored in human oversight at IIT (BHU) Global Alumni Meet in Chicago
Kashmir, September 7, 2026 — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the IIT (BHU) Global Alumni Meet in Chicago on Sunday, using the platform to reflect on the legacy of engineering education pioneer Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya while laying out a vision for India’s role in an AI-driven global economy. Sinha opened […]
‘For me, it is homecoming: Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra at IFFJK
Srinagar, September 7, 2026–Acclaimed filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Monday described his participation in the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) as a deeply emotional homecoming, reflecting on his childhood and education in the Valley and urging local youth to have faith in their own talent. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of […]