Doppler Weather Radar inaugurated in J&K’s Banihal
On the foundation day of India Meteorological Department, in Jammu & Kashmir’s Banihal top, a Doppler Weather Radar was inaugurated. A new historical chapter has been added to the progress of modern Kashmir by the weather department under the guidance of the PM Shri Narendra Modi. It is a big achievement, said the Lieutenant Governor […]
Anantnag farmer starts commercial vermicomposting unit, says demand is good
A farmer in Bejbehara in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir started his Vermicomposting enterprise in 2002. Entrepreneur Abdul Ahad Lone has established commercial vermicomposting comprising 30 concrete pits of dimensions 15ft x 3 ft x 1ft with a capacity of 6 qt per ft. It has a capacity of 150-200 qt of vermicompost per cycle. In […]
Diesel Generator sets procured under Jal Shakti schemes solving water issues in Baramulla
In Baramulla there are 325 schemes for the welfare of the people, said the authorities. These Jal Shakti schemes require electricity. We have allocated 47 lakhs to the PHE department for aspirational district programmes. We have procured motor mounted DG sets or generators. There are 33 sites where we can move these DG sets. Wherever […]
Watch Bandipora locals’ reaction when J&K LG Manoj Sinha visited there for the first time
When the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha visited Bandipora for the first time he took the ceremonial salute. Mohd. Abdulla, President, Youth Tribal Association said that they were grateful that the LG visited a small district Bandipora. The delegation put up a number of demands before him. The LG listened to […]
Tourists in Tangmarg enjoy the snow-white beauty of Kashmir
I am seeing snow for the first time in Tangmarg, a town in Baramulla district in Jammu & Kashmir, said a tourist. I am so excited. And I find the Kashmiris are so hospitable. This place is called ‘Heaven on Earth’ and I completely felt it. It is so relaxing for the eyes to see […]
Woman from Shopian district of J&K cracks KAS exams
Binat ul Sheeraz of Shopian has cracked KAS exams. She says she has been studying for the Civil Services exams since the last three years.She has put in a lot of efforts and it has paid off. My family members were very happy to receive the news. At that time I was at my aunt’s […]
Sangarwani, a new tourist spot in Pulwama
The far flung villages of Jammu & Kashmir which abound in natural beauty and have the potential for tourism, an effort is being made under the guidance of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha to bring those under the umbrella of the tourism map. Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary, DC Pulwama says, around eight […]
J&K authorities managed a crowd of over 91 lakh Vaishno Devi pilgrims in 2022
Chalo bulawa aaya hai Mata ne bulaya hai Jai Mata di! On the eve of the New Year on December 31, 2022, a record number of devotees reached Katra to get blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu & Kashmir. According to the Shrine Board, Jammu & Kashmir, around 23,110 pilgrims offered prayers at the […]
J&K girl takes advantage of govt’s Tejaswini scheme to start her clothes business
Firdaous Ahmad Bhat, a Beneficiary of the government scheme says before Article 370 the schemes were given to relatives but now recommendation does not work. The poor who want to stand on their feet can come to the centre and register to avail the benefits of the loan schemes. They are thankful to the LG […]
Long-awaited Kandiwara bridge coming up in the J&K village of Kokernag
The 195 Metres-long Kandiwara bridge coming up in Kokernag village in district Anantnag in Jammu & Kashmir will provide a lot of convenience to us residents, say locals. All the ‘bastis’ and the Bakarwal Gujjar communities will derive benefits as long stretches of roads and settlements will be united by the bridge. The residents observe […]