Surgery patients using Golden Card are getting free treatment in Budgam
My mother had an eye problem and we got her check up done. The doctor suggested surgery. Her surgery was done absolutely free as she had the Golden Card, said Chahat Ahmad Khan, the patient’s son. If we had done the surgery outside, we would have to bear expenses coming around Rs. 30-35000. In our […]
Sports infrastructure building up in Pulwama
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Pulwama is creating a strong sports infrastructure for the youth. In the recent past, National Sports Day 2022 was organised in Pulwama. A hockey exhibition match was organised as a tribute to the hockey wizard Major Dhyanchand, said Hockey Player Saeed Mosin. Volleyball Player Nooha said here we […]
Jashn-e-Kashmir promoting local folk culture and artists of Kashmir
Jashn-e-Kashmir, a cultural festival programme was recently organised in Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Chief guest Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, DC Kulgam said that the honourable Lieutenant Governor of Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha had given directions to promote the art and culture of Kashmir. There needs to be more awareness among the people about Kashmiri cultural heritage, […]
‘Zeal of Pen’ author is a class six girl student of Anantnag
The District Development Commissioner, Anantnag awarded a Certificate of Merit to Adeeba Riyaz, a student of class 6, Radiant Public School. She has become an author of her first book, ‘Zeal of Pen’ which was written in eleven days. As the name suggests, the book refers to the passion of the pen. She also won […]
Geo portal JKRIS launched in J&K to address challenges and explore new opportunities
Addressing the GIS professionals on World GIS Day, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha said, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the last eight years tried to revolutionise the Space industry in India. In more than 50 sectors, professionals, researchers and common citizens are using around 1,000 GIS applications to […]
Sopore resident takes up Kiwi farming as a hobby, soon grows an orchard
Bashir Ahmad, a Kiwi farmer in Sopore, Baramulla in Jammu & Kashmir said he first got interested in Kiwi farming when he saw Kiwis growing in Shimla.He got the Kiwi plants and with great difficulty he developed them. He got cooperation from the Agriculture University and the Horticulture department. Then he was able to grow […]
Snow covered Gurez attracts visitors to this offbeat place in J&K
Kashmir’s Gurez Valley is covered in white as the region experienced fresh snowfall.Tourists, young and the old, including little children enjoyed the snow covered ambience. Gurez is equally enchanting in summers as the valley is covered in glorious green. Gurez is an offbeat destination. You can watch the summer beauty of Gurez here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1efE…
Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme brings transparency into the system
Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme is going on in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. In south Kashmir almost two-thirds of the work is completed. This is a right step by the government at the right time, say residents of Pulwama. By putting the J&K land records in a digital manner, the people […]
J&K people living in freedom compared to their brothers in Pakistan
This is an eye opener for the people of Jammu & Kashmir and especially the youth, says Shah Mohammad, Ex- MLA Poonch. They should look at this perspective. Pratik Mathur, Counsellor in India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations said, the Representative of Pakistan has yet again made an unwarranted reference to Jammu & Kashmir. […]
Walnut growers and traders in Kupwara facing difficult times due to foreign competition
In the manner almond producing is getting over, we will be forced to cut the walnut trees, says Mohd Hussain, Vice President, Dry Fruit Association, Kashmir. The dry fruit goods are arriving from other territories like California and Chile. Our dry fruits are no match to them. In appearance the foreign nuts look better than […]