Walnut harvest begins in Bani, boosts farmer incomes
Kathua, August 30,2026– Walnut harvesting has begun in Kathua’s Bani area, with local farmers cultivating the crop using traditional methods and viewing their produce as a product of natural farming. The harvest season has brought renewed optimism among growers in the region, many of whom have gradually shifted from traditional crops to horticulture in recent […]
Laghu Udyami: Reasi trains beauty practitioners, rural women in tailoring
Reasi, August 30, 2026– Under the Laghu Udyami initiative, 27 candidates in Reasi have undergone hands-on training as Junior Beauty Practitioners, equipping them with skills to pursue employment opportunities or start their own enterprises in the beauty and wellness sector. Alongside this, 30 rural women in the district have received training in cutting and tailoring, […]
LG Manoj Sinha addresses foundation day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Gurukul’s Annual Day
Katra, August 30, 2026-Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Foundation Day Celebration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and the Annual Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul, held at Katra, where he emphasised the need for a balance of values and science in education. “Curiosity is the First Lamp […]
Jammu school holds prayer meet for Nepal flood victims, students donate for relief
Jammu, August 30,2026- As news of the devastating floods in Nepal continued to dominate headlines, a school in Jammu held a special prayer meeting for the victims and their families, with students coming together to donate for the cause in a gesture of solidarity with those affected by the tragedy. A Disaster That Felt Personal […]
Ujh multipurpose project set to transform Kathua
Kathua, August 30,2026-Â The Ujh Multipurpose Project in Kathua is being revived after decades, raising hopes of fulfilling a long-awaited development vision for the region and bringing renewed optimism to communities that have long anticipated its completion. A Long-Awaited Vision Revived First conceived several decades ago, the Ujh Multipurpose Project has remained largely on paper for […]
From a Kupwara village to NEET success: Faisal Shabir’s story of grit and self-study
Kupwara, August 29,2026-Â From a small village in Kupwara to cracking the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in his very first attempt through self-study, Faisal Shabir has shown what determination and hard work can achieve, emerging as yet another proud story from what is increasingly being described as a “Naya” and “Badalta Kashmir.” A Journey […]
Direct train service between Budgam and Katra resumes after 59-day gap
Kashmir, August 29,2026- Direct train service between Budgam in central Kashmir and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra resumed after a 59-day gap, restoring an important rail link between the Kashmir Valley and the base town of the Vaishno Devi shrine. Restoring a Vital Connection The Budgam–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra special train, operated under train […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha attends mega event marking National Sports Day 2026 in Srinagar
Srinagar, August 29,2026-Â Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended a mega event in Srinagar marking National Sports Day 2026, held under the theme “Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat,” where he spoke at length about the values and lessons that sport imparts to individuals and society. “Sport is Life’s Most Honest Teacher” Addressing the gathering, the […]
Amarnath Yatra 2026 concludes as Chhari Mubarak reaches Holy Cave on Raksha Bandhan
Kashmir, August 29,2026-The 57-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra concluded on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, as the sacred Chhari Mubarak reached the Holy Cave shrine and final rituals were performed, marking the formal culmination of one of the largest annual pilgrimages in the country. A Successful and Peaceful Pilgrimage According to official figures, around 4.80 […]
Kashmir’s daughter Hina Khan spends time with students at Army Goodwill School
Kashmir, August 29,2026-Â Actress Hina Khan, often referred to as “Kashmir’s daughter,” is currently in Kashmir and recently spent time with students at an Army Goodwill School, offering what many are calling a beautiful glimpse of a changing Kashmir. A Warm Interaction with Young Students During her visit, Khan interacted closely with the students, taking a […]