Gurez wins Gold Award for best offbeat tourist destination in India
The Gurez valley in Jammu & Kashmir has won the 2022 Gold Award for best offbeat tourist destination in India. Venkatesh, a tourist in Jammu and Kashmir is all praises for the valley of Gurez. He finds it an amazing place. He says, good arrangements are available for tourists either at camping tents or at […]
LG unveils projects at 37th Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Boars
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the celebration of 37th Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB). On the occasion, the LG laid the foundation stone of various projects of Shrine Board and Gurukul. For 1,450 workers posted at high altitudes, hardship allowance has been given approval. Accomodation facilities for workers near […]
90-yr-old Kashmiri man weaves chappals out of straw, keeping a tradition alive
In the 15th episode of his programme “Awaam Ki Awaaz”, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha applauded the centuries-old Kashmiri traditional handicraft work being kept alive by Bandipora’s 90-year-old man, Abdul Samad Ganie. Abdul, despite his advancing age, painstakingly weaves paddy straw to make handcrafted chappals called ‘pulhoor’. The LG stated […]
‘Mumkin’ scheme offers hope to unemployed J&K youth to earn a livelihood
A customised livelihood generation scheme ‘Mumkin’ for the unemployed youth of Jammu & Kashmir was launched by the LG, Shri Manoj Sinha. The government sponsors a vehicle to the youth in J&K, in this mission to uplift the youth. Mudasir Imtiyaz had always dreamt of owning a vehicle. He wanted to secure a decent livelihood […]
Bandipora administrator visits Block villages to address their problems
With the new turn of events in Jammu and Kashmir, now the administrator approaches the villagers and listens to their problems and in a proper manner tackles their pain points. It is a very big initiative taken by the J&K government that administrators come to the people at Block level and villages to enquire about […]
Manasbal Lake festival organised to promote tourism in J&K
The J&K government has recommended a number of locations for promotion and Manasbal is one among them. At Manasbal, a festival was organised by the tourism department. Manasbal Lake is located about 30 km north of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir State. It has predominantly rural surroundings with three villages, Kondabal, Jarokbal […]
Hindu Muslim unity seen at Tirath Raj Kapal Mochan yatra in J&K’s Shopian district
In Kashmir’s Shopian district, the annual three-day Tirath Raj Kapal Mochan yatra is bringing a festive spirit. The Tirth Raj Kapal Mochan at Devgam Shopian in Kashmir has a significant history. The Shrine can be traced to the Puranic period, and has reference to Lord Shiva.This pilgrimage site is one of the three main places […]
Singer Roopkumar in Poonch gives Kashmiri girl the platform to sing for the Defence Forces
In Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir, a musical evening was organised with playback singer Roopkumar Rathod singing for the Defence Forces. It was heartening to see our Indian Defence Force personnel enjoying life’s happy moments. They deserve all our love, respect and admiration as we enjoy our peace, they stress out to keep that […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha pays tributes to the ITBP personnel who lost their lives in a bus accident
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tributes to the bravehearts of ITBP, who had lost their lives in a bus accident near Chandanwari Yesterday. Attending the Ceremonial Honours for the ITBP bravehearts at DPL Srinagar, the Lt Governor said “the nation will never forget their courage, valour and supreme sacrifice”. The mortal remains of the […]
J&K’s Kulgam woman honoured with ‘Nari Shakti’ award; can make polythene biodegradable
Kulgam woman discovers an enzyme that converts polythene to ashes, gets ‘Nari Shakti’ award from the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. She is Nasira Akhter, a grass roots innovator from South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. She developed an herb that converts polythene to ashes. Hailing from Kanipora, Kulgam, Nasira has been awarded for her […]