J&K’s Bangus Tourism Mela 2022 brings tourists to Kupwara
The Tourism Department and District Administration organised a Bangus Tourism Mela 2022 in the lush green meadows of Bangus Valley in Kupwara district. Khalid Jahangir, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara inaugurating the mega mela stated that the aim was to explore, promote and publicise the event so that the whole Kupwara district benefits. Locals say the J&K […]
Lt Governor of J&K Shri Manoj Sinha pays tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kathua
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tributes to the great patriot and freedom fighter Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee at Urliwand, Kathua. The sacrifices of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee live on in our hearts. He was undoubtedly one of the greatest scholars and statesmen of the country. In this Amrit Kal Khand, let us strive to […]
J&K LG Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurates “UMEED market place” at Srinagar & Jammu airports
J&K LG Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated “UMEED market place” under AVSAR scheme at Srinagar airport. The scheme promotes rural livelihoods and encourages women to form Self Help Groups (SHGs). The market place was replete with handmade products coasters, bags and accessories all created by Kashmiri women. The girls were given training and they created innovative […]
Pulwama students participate in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally organised at sports stadium
In Jammu &Kashmir more than 10,000 students took part in a mega ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally at Sports stadium in Pulwama. The Mega Tiranga Rally is also being organised to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, India’s 75th year of Independence. The idea behind Har Ghar Tiranga activities is to invoke the feeling of patriotism in […]
On Muharram, LG J&K Shri Manoj Sinha prays for peace and prosperity in J&K
Ashura, which is the 10th day of Muharram, is known for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad. In his message, LG J&K Shri Manoj Sinha prayed for peace and prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir and urged people to be compassionate and work for the needy.
Self Help Groups providing self-employment to poor women in Kupwara
In the Kupwara region of Jammu & Kashmir, a qualitative change is being brought about by Women Self Help Groups (SHGs). Atqueeta Wani- a Cluster Coordinator says, SHGs help to erase poverty from the lives of poor women. Through SHGs, poor households can access gainful self-employment. A team had come to Kupwara in 2016 and […]
Upcoming 4-lane road service linking Jammu to Kashmir will bring relief to locals and tourists
This road that you see links Jammu to Kashmir. According to Rashid Ahmad, a local resident of Rajouri, for 70 years, the road lay in a dilapidated condition even though this is the main road on which a lot of tourists travel to Kashmir from Jammu. Because of the run-down condition of the road, accidents […]
Around 33 lakh individuals benefitted from Ayushman Bharat Golden card scheme
Under this Ayushman Bharat Golden card scheme, around 33 lakh individuals of Jammu and Kashmir have received their golden cards since 2020.
Ganderbal tribal girls getting skill-trained to hand spin Pashmina threads on charkha
Tribal girls in Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir, who were forced by circumstances to leave studies can now do skill development training. They too can get empowered to build their future. Sarpanch Faruk Aziz Qureshi says we contacted the Handloom department as many girls belonging to the Scheduled Tribes community, unfortunately because of their disadvantaged socio-economic […]
Kupwara women becoming earning members through assistance from Govt schemes
The needlework artisans from Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir have formed a society because of the support received from the J&K government. Now, hear these women beneficiaries Rubina Bano and Alia from Kupwara in J&K who have become self-reliant by utilising the schemes of the government. Earlier, they used to depend on their fathers, brothers or […]