Second Day of the 2nd International Conference on Hangul and other threatened ungulates (2IHUC 2025), SKUAST-K, Srinagar
On September 11, 2025- The 2nd International Conference on Hangul and Other Threatened Ungulate Conservation (2IHUC 2025) at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K), Srinagar, enters its second day at the Shalimar Convention Centre. This three-day event, which began on September 10, continues to foster critical dialogue among global scientists, wildlife managers, policymakers, […]
New criminal laws reflect India’s collective vision of justice: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, September 11, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hailed the newly implemented criminal laws as a reflection of India’s collective vision for justice during a public awareness program at J&K Police Public School, Bemina. Addressing the gathering, Sinha emphasized that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), […]
Kashmiri apples gain lifeline as railways launch special parcel vans to Delhi and Jammu
SRINAGAR, 11 September ,2025 — In a significant boost to Kashmir’s horticulture sector, Indian Railways launched two dedicated parcel vans on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to transport Kashmiri apples from Budgam station to Delhi and Jammu. This initiative aims to provide a faster, safer, and more reliable alternative to the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44), which […]
Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah Valley University, Trump mourns loss
OREM, Utah , 11 September , 2025— Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah. The 31-year-old was struck in the neck during a Q&A session at a “Prove Me […]
Kashmiri Pashmina with Sozni embroidery: A hidden gem for Middle East markets
Srinagar, Kashmir – September 11, 2025 – In the serene valleys of Kashmir, master weaver Waheed Ahmad meticulously crafts hand-spun Pashmina shawls adorned with intricate Sozni embroidery, a centuries-old art form that has quietly found its way into the cultural fabric of the Middle East. These luxurious textiles, often mistaken as simple headscarves in countries like […]
Kashmir embraces Rugby: 17th UT level Rugby 7s Championship thrills Srinagar
Srinagar, September 11, 2025 – The 17th UT Level Jammu & Kashmir Rugby 7s Championship 2025 concluded with electrifying energy at the Synthetic Rugby Field, Polo Ground, Srinagar, after two action-packed days on September 8 and 9. Organized by the J&K Rugby Association in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council, the tournament drew around 40 teams from across the Union […]
HADP midterm review: Dr Mangla Rai, Atal Dulloo chart 25-year J&K agriculture strategy
Srinagar , September 11, 2025- The three-day Apex Committee midterm review of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program concluded in Srinagar with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo leading a dynamic brainstorming session to craft a transformative 25-year agricultural strategy for Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, aimed at ensuring long-term prosperity and sustainability for the region’s agriculture sector, […]
Modern looms boost Kashmiri carpet weaving heritage
Srinagar, September 11, 2025 – Union Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting Kashmir’s centuries-old tradition of hand-knotted carpet weaving during a significant event at the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) campus in Srinagar. The occasion marked the distribution of Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms to artisans under the Integrated Wool Development Programme […]
Kanihama’s weaving legacy celebrated with virtual inauguration of Handloom Craft Village
Budgam, September 11, 2025 – In a landmark moment for Kashmir’s rich textile heritage, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of Textiles, Government of India, virtually inaugurated the Handloom Craft Village in Kanihama, Budgam district, honoring the region’s centuries-old tradition of Kani shawl weaving. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Textiles, marks a significant step in preserving and […]
Budgam District Administration conducts training on community-based disaster risk reduction
Budgam, September 10, 2025 – The District Administration Budgam organized a one-day training programme on Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRM) at the District Headquarters in Budgam, aimed at bolstering disaster preparedness and resilience. The event, held under the supervision of the district administration, saw active participation from officers, engineers, and community stakeholders, including the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Budgam, Assistant Commissioner […]