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 […]
IFFJK-2026 ceremonial opening at INOX Srinagar today
Kashmir, September 7, 2026- The maiden International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK 2026) got underway with a ceremonial opening at INOX Srinagar, marking the formal start of the four-day cinematic celebration running from September 7 to 10 across Srinagar, Jammu and Gulmarg. The inauguration was led by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, along with […]
CRPF 14th Battalion concludes under-16 Day and Night Cricket Tournament in Shopian
Shopian, September 7,2026– The CRPF 14th Battalion has successfully concluded its Under-16 Day and Night Cricket Tournament at the District Sports Stadium in Shopian, an initiative aimed at engaging local youth through sports and providing young cricketers a platform to display their skills. The tournament brought together budding cricketers from the district, who competed across […]
Kashmir’s cinema moment: J&K hosts First International Film Festival
Kashmir, September 7,2026– Jammu and Kashmir is hosting its first International Film Festival Jammu Kashmir (IFFJK 2026) from September 7 to 10, stepping onto the global film stage for the first time. A Festival Born From Global Interest The response to the very first call for entries has been striking. The festival will bring 135 […]
IFFJK 2026 unveils Star-Studded Jury for maiden edition
Srinagar, September 6 , 2026- The 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 has announced an accomplished panel of filmmakers, cinematographers, curators and educators who will judge entries at the festival’s inaugural edition, organisers said Sunday. The jury features cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan, German filmmaker and curator Dorothee Wenner, Japanese documentary producer Keiko […]
The Srinagar teacher who turns waste into wisdom
Srinagar, September 6, 2026-In a government classroom in Soura, a suburb of Srinagar, empty bottles, torn cardboard, and discarded candy wrappers don’t go in the bin. They go into a lesson plan. That is the trademark of Dr Urfana Amin, a Master Grade Teacher at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Soura, whose unconventional, resourceful, and […]
Walnut processing in Banihal gets boost with HADP De-Husking machines
Banihal, September 5,2026- Walnut cultivation is a key livelihood in Banihal, but manual processing was time-consuming and caused injuries. Under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), modern de-husking machines are now being provided with a 50 percent subsidy, significantly reducing processing time and effort and benefiting local farmers and traders. A Livelihood Long Weighed Down by […]
J&K declared “Fully Literate” with 98.43% literacy rate
Kashmir, September 5,2026- J&K literacy rate has reached 98.43%, leading to Jammu and Kashmir being declared “Fully Literate”. The achievement marks a major milestone in education and literacy across the Union Territory. Jammu and Kashmir has been declared a “Fully Literate” Union Territory after achieving a 98.43 percent literacy rate under the ULLAS–Nav Bharat Saaksharta […]
GHSS Mandi Poonch celebrates teacher’s day, honours educators for their dedication
Poonch, September 5,2026– Teacher’s Day celebration at Government Girls Higher Secondary School Mandi brought teachers and students together to mark the occasion and recognise the important role educators play in shaping students’ lives. The celebration highlighted the dedication of teachers and the strong bond between teachers and students. A Day Dedicated to Educators Teachers’ Day, […]