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 […]
J&K: Schools in Jammu Reopen After Flood-Induced Closure
Jammu, September 10, 2025 – Schools across Jammu reopened today, Wednesday, following a nearly two-week closure prompted by heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides that began on August 26. The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) announced the resumption of offline classes, signaling a return to normalcy after improved weather conditions and extensive safety preparations.The closure, […]
CS Atal Dulloo and Union Health Secretary review healthcare enhancements for Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, September 10, 2025 – Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, Atal Dulloo, held a comprehensive meeting with Union Health Secretary, Punya Salila Srivastava, to explore strategies for enhancing health infrastructure and upgrading healthcare services across the Union Territory. The interaction, held in Srinagar, focused on critical initiatives to bolster medical education, tertiary care, and infrastructure […]
BSF organises free mobile medical camp for flood-affected villages in Rajouri
Rajouri, September 10: The Border Security Force (BSF) organised a free mobile medical camp in the far-flung and remote villages of Rajouri district to provide much-needed healthcare services to people affected by the recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir. Medical teams from the BSF attended to hundreds of patients, offering basic treatment, medicines, and health […]
NCD screening activities conducted at health institutions in Ramban
Ramban, September 10: The Health Department Ramban, under the aegis of the National Health Mission (NHM) Jammu and Kashmir, organised Non-Communicable Disease screening activities across various health institutions in the district. The initiative aimed at early detection and timely management of lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers. Health workers and medical […]