33rd Police-Public Mela in Jammu celebrated with heartfelt tributes to the martyrs
JKPWWA is doing exceptional work in promoting welfare measures for JKP Jawans and their families, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha while inaugurating the 33rd Police-Public Mela in Jammu. He paid tributes to the martyrs of J&K Police who devoted their lives to serving and protecting the nation. He took […]
Banihal farmers given training to produce white button mushrooms
In Banihal, near Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir, the Department of Agriculture and Defence in collaboration organised a programme on training of mushroom farming. A number of farmers participated in the training programme. The techniques of white button mushroom farming were taught to the farmers. Right from making their own compost to marketing of mushrooms, […]
Kashmir Expo Startup for Livelihood Programme sharing innovative products and their commercial use
Kashmir Expo Start Up for Livelihood programme was designed in such a manner that all stakeholders can gather at a single platform with ideas, innovative products and for their commercial use, necessary facilities and information can be shared with each other. In the last eight years, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri […]
Tral goes online helping residents learn the modern way of living
For applying for birth certificates or documents or even driving licence needed in our daily activities, we get these online thanks to the government, said a Tral resident in Jammu and Kashmir. The government is helping people fit into the modern world. All the officials engaged in the online service, we are thankful for their […]
Apple rates improving as growers in Kashmir add value to fetch better rates
Previously apple growers in Jammu and Kashmir used to do distress sales. They had a lot of produce but less demand for it. They used to sell an apple crate for Rs 300-Rs 400. Now this facility by the government has put them in a good place. They do not do distress sale any more […]
Smart metre installation happening near Jammu
With the installation of Smart Metres in Jammu, the readings will automatically register in the office. Now it eradicates the middleman’s role who used to go to houses to note the readings and also end the thief marketing related to these metres. They used to ask for Rs 100-Rs 200 to get the metre going. […]
Artisan from Kashmir makes hand-woven Tirangas that fly on Red Fort
My hobby and passion is to see the flags I made flying on Red Fort (Lal Quila) during Independence Day, said an artisan from Kashmir. He is unique as he weaves the Tiranga by hand giving it a professional and artistic touch and that is why his Tirangas hold a special place among all the […]
Forest Resource Management Centre to oversee permits for transporting forest produce
Inaugurating the Forest Resource Management Centre in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha said, ‘Azadi ka Amrit Kaal’ is a period of economic growth’. In this era, science, techniques, natural resources, and economic planning, these four elements have to contribute continuously to the mission of development. In the spirit of inclusive development […]
Why the divinity of Mata Vaishno Devi shrine keeps attracting pilgrims
Vaishno Devi shrine located at Trikuta mountains in Jammu at an altitude of 52,000 feet, is one of the holiest pilgrimage places to visit in India. Vaishno Devi is dedicated to Hindu Goddess and visited by thousands of devotees every year. To facilitate the Yatris, a free registration counter is set up at the Yatra […]
Laying of roads in Ramban providing ease of living to the villagers
In Ramban, we were facing a lot of difficulties in going to school. During the rains, it was difficult walking on the roads. We are very happy with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and the DC of Ramban for taking up building of the road project. Ramban people are happy that their demands […]