LPG distribution to be timely this winter with new bottling plant at Anantnag
In the winter of 2022, the difficulties that were arising earlier due to LPG shortage is being removed with the inauguration of an IOCL LPG bottling plant at Anantnag, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. For the common consumer, arrangements have been made to timely distribute the LPG cylinders. To […]
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 […]
J&K farmers happy to get Rs 6000 per year directly in their accounts
Under the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi programme the PM- Farmers 12th installment was transferred by the PM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Rs 2000 has been transferred to the farmers’ account without any middlemen coming in between. More than 8 crore farmers have been transferred an amount of Rs 16,000 crore. The J&K farmers […]
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 […]
Tral residents get clean water after construction of the overhead water tank
Under the National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Jal Shakti department has established a water supply scheme in Dadasara village in Tral district of Jammu & Kashmir. The Jal Shakti Department is running a national programme, Jal Jeevan Mission. Basharat Rashid, a local resident says, a water tank is under construction. The estimated […]
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 […]