‘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 […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates first-ever International Film Festival of J&K at SKICC, Srinagar
Srinagar, September 7, 2026– Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated the first-ever International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, marking a historic moment for the Union Territory’s cultural and creative landscape. The four-day festival, running from September 7 to 10, […]
J&K’s First International Film Festival begins In Srinagar, offers platform to global and local filmmakers
Srinagar, September 7, 2026–The first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) began in Srinagar on Monday, with artists and officials describing the event as an important step towards reconnecting the region with Bollywood and the global film industry. A Strong Global Response The four-day festival, being held from September 7 to 10, has […]
War Against Drugs: Modi government prepares roadmap to make India drug-free by 2029, says Amit Shah
Kashmir, September 7,2026– Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced that the Modi government has prepared a comprehensive roadmap to make India completely free from narcotics by 2029, describing the fight against drugs as a national priority under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah made the announcement while addressing a press conference […]
Lights, camera, Kashmir: Star-Studded IFFJK 2026 opens in Srinagar today
Kashmir, September 7,2026-Kashmir is set to roll out the red carpet for some of the biggest names in Indian cinema as the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 gets underway in Srinagar today, bringing actors, filmmakers, and film professionals together in a major push to reconnect the Valley with the film […]