Srinagar artisan Simran turns Dal Lake weeds into “Grass Mache” craft
Srinagar, September 16,2026–For most, the grass and weeds growing in a lake may be something to be cleared away. But for Srinagar-based artisan Simran, they have become raw material for her craft. Flower vases, wall hangings, and other decorative pieces — all made from grass dredged out of Dal Lake. From Waste to Craft Simran […]
Udhampur artisans embrace PM Vishwakarma training
Udhampur, September 16,2026– In workshops and training halls across Udhampur, tailors who once relied solely on hand-me-down techniques are now learning modern cutting and stitching methods. Barbers are picking up contemporary grooming styles. Carpenters are training on updated tools and finishing techniques. The common thread running through these transformations is the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, the […]
Kashmir Theatre Conference ends with call to revive valley’s stage
Srinagar, September 15,2026- Three days of theatre, scholarship and cultural exchange concluded in Srinagar on Sunday with the Kashmir Theatre Conference calling for stronger institutional support, greater creative experimentation and more opportunities for young artists and theatre practitioners across the Valley. A First-of-Its-Kind Gathering Organised by ACT: For a Better Tomorrow, in collaboration with the Jammu […]
With son’s help, 45-year-old speech and hearing-impaired Jammu woman clears class 10
Jammu, September 15,2026- In a story of quiet determination and family support, 45-year-old Renu Hans, a speech and hearing-impaired woman from Jammu, has cleared her Class 10 examination — more than two decades after she first attempted it — with her teenage son standing by her side as teacher, guide and motivator throughout the journey. A […]
A historic night in Baramulla: Sultan Warriors lift CPL Trophy in town’s first-ever day-night final
Baramulla, September 15,2026- It was a night Baramulla had never quite seen before. Under floodlights at the General Bipin Rawat Stadium, the town hosted its first-ever day-night cricket final, as the Indian Army-organised Chinar Premier League (CPL) drew packed crowds and families deep into the night, turning an ordinary September evening into a landmark sporting occasion […]
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 […]