Udhampur women make eco-friendly holi colours from cow dung
Udhampur, March 3,2026: In a unique blend of tradition, sustainability and entrepreneurship, women in Udhampur are preparing chemical-free Holi colours from cow dung as part of a self-reliance initiative under the national campaign Self-Reliant India. The initiative is being carried out at Shri Gokul Godham, where local women have come together to produce eco-friendly ‘gulal’ […]
Women’s week celebrations begin in Kathua; DC launches BBBP anthem at GDC for women
Kathua, March 2,2026- Women’s Week commenced with vibrant celebrations across Kathua district, led by the District Administration to promote women empowerment and gender equality. The week-long festivities were formally inaugurated at Government Degree College for Women Kathua, where Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma launched the anthem of the flagship initiative Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP), marking […]
Rajouri farmers explore medicinal plant cultivation to boost income
Rajouri, March 2,2026- In a significant step toward enhancing farmers’ income, the Union Government has allocated a dedicated fund in this year’s budget to promote medicinal plant cultivation across selected regions. Acting on the initiative, the Agriculture Department has launched trial plantations in select villages of Rajouri district. The move aims to encourage crop diversification […]
Kathua launches women’s week celebrations
Kathua, March 2,2026- The Kathua district administration has commenced week-long celebrations of Women’s Week from March 2 to March 8, aimed at promoting women empowerment and recognising the invaluable contributions of women in society. The event was formally inaugurated at Government Degree College for Women Kathua by District Commissioner Rajesh Sharma, in the presence of […]
SBI RSETI Kishtwar launches DTP training batch to empower rural youth
Kishtwar, March 2,2026- In a significant push toward skill development and self-employment, SBI RSETI Kishtwar has commenced a new batch of Desktop Publishing (DTP) training at its campus in Kishtwar. The initiative has been launched under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma. The program aims to equip rural youth with practical computer skills […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha visits SSF Personnel Sunny Salgotra’s Family
Jammu, March 2,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited the bereaved family of Special Security Force (SSF) personnel Sunny Salgotra, who tragically lost his life in an unfortunate road accident. The Lieutenant Governor expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family members and paid homage to the departed soul. He prayed for eternal peace for […]
1,000+ students trained: Poonch girls lead taekwondo revolution
Poonch, March 2,2026- In a remarkable story of empowerment and sporting excellence, more than 1,000 students — the majority of them girls — have been trained in self-defence martial arts (Taekwondo) in District Poonch under the dedicated mentorship of Rajinder Singh, Taekwondo Coach and National Referee with the Department of Youth Services & Sports. The […]
CSIR–IIIM Jammu February 2026 highlights
Kashmir, March 2, 2026 – The CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM), Jammu and its Branch Laboratory in Srinagar marked February 2026 as a month of innovation, scientific outreach, skill development, and farmer empowerment, reinforcing its commitment to translating research into real-world impact. Throughout the month, CSIR–IIIM organized a series of high-impact programmes spanning industry–academia […]
Kashmir rising through innovation: The story of Kestrel X2
Kashmir, March 2,2026- Kashmir is steadily redefining its narrative — from a region long associated with conflict to one that is now reaching for the cosmos. At the heart of this transformation stands Sadiq Ali Mir, an aerospace engineer from Budgam whose work symbolizes a new era of ambition, resilience, and innovation emerging from the […]
Remote Basholi village connected by road after 50 years
Basholi, March 2,2026- In a landmark development, a 3-kilometer road project has finally connected the remote village of Basholi to the main road network after five decades, bringing new hope and opportunities to the residents. The project, executed at a cost of Rs 5 crore, was completed under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, […]