Fourth Monday of Shravan 2026: Significance of the final Sawan Somwar
Kashmir , August 24,2026- Today August 24, 2026, marks the fourth and concluding Shravan Somwar of the holy month of Sawan across North India, as devotees of Lord Shiva observe the last of this year’s four sacred Mondays with fasting, temple visits, and ritual worship. Remarkably, this date also coincides with a Shravan Somwar in […]
Scientific beekeeping training for SHG women | JKRLM
Kashmir, August 24,2026- In a fresh push under the ongoing JKRLM Beekeeping Training drive for SHG members, Mission Director of the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Dr. Shubhra Sharma, inaugurated a five-day Capacity Building Programme on Scientific Beekeeping and Honey Value Addition, running from August 23 to 27, 2026. Organised as part of the […]
Khelo India stars sweep medals at Asmita League, district Soft Tennis Championship
Jammu, August 23,2026- Players of the Khelo India Soft Tennis Centre at MA Stadium Jammu delivered a commanding performance, completely dominating the Khelo India Asmita Jammu City League 2026-27 and the Jammu District Soft Tennis Championship 2026-27, clinching medals across every category on offer. The two tournaments, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Soft Tennis […]
Katra farmers embrace floriculture, boosting income through flower cultivation
Katra, August 23,2026- The Agriculture Department in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, is encouraging farmers to adopt floriculture alongside their traditional crops, and for 80-year-old Premu, a farmer from Bhagtha, the shift has brought a tangible improvement in his livelihood — one he attributes directly to sustained government support. Speaking about his experience with flower cultivation, […]
Near LoC, Indian Army boosts rural sports in Poonch
Poonch, August 23,2026- Indian Army playground Poonch is giving local youth a new facility for outdoor games and activities, strengthening rural sports infrastructure along the border. In a welcome boost for rural sporting infrastructure along the border, the Indian Army has constructed a playground at Upper Bandichahian, located close to the Line of Control (LoC) […]
Manoj Sinha at world wisdom forum: Outlines vision for developed India
Kashmir, August 23,2026- Manoj Sinha World Wisdom Forum address in New Delhi focused on India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation, with the Lieutenant Governor outlining his vision for a stronger and more prosperous India. In his keynote address, Manoj Sinha congratulated the Council for bringing together eminent personalities to deliberate on the theme of […]
KATHE 2026: NIT Srinagar hosts AI challenge for Kashmiri translation
Srinagar, August 23,2026- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar hosted KATHE 2026: AI Challenge for Kashmiri Language Translation, a national-level initiative aimed at advancing artificial intelligence and machine-learning applications for the Kashmiri language, bringing together teams from India and abroad to compete in English-to-Kashmiri machine translation. The event brought together students, academics, linguists, technology professionals […]
Manoj Sinha meets PM Modi, presents Coffee Table book on Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir, August 23,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and briefed him on the overall situation and key developments in Jammu & Kashmir. The Prime Minister’s Office wrote on X: “Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi”. Sinha apprised the Prime Minister about the Nasha […]
Iranian woman cycling to Kashmir from Iran on remarkable journey
Srinagar, August 22,2026- A unique story is getting attention over Kashmir. That of an Iranian woman who rode her bike from Iran all the way to the Valley making what could have been a normal long-distance ride into a strong message about the changing view of the region. The trip, covering thousands of kilometers and […]
Indian Army Goodwill School Sopore marks 22 years of empowering youth
Sopore, August 22,2026- For than 22 years the Indian Army Goodwill School Sopore has been working quietly to change how kids learn in North Kashmir. The Indian Army Goodwill School Sopore helps thousands of students by mixing school lessons with digital tools, sports and fun cultural activities. These things help kids build confidence and skills […]