NRLM: Empowering Rural Women Through Self-Help Groups and Sustainable Livelihoods
JKRLM is transforming the lives of rural women by helping them build financial independence and sustainable livelihoods through Self-Help Groups (SHGs). For women like those from the Ali Sham group, joining the initiative in 2016 became the beginning of a new journey toward self-reliance. Through the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), the group received […]
Wheelchair to Khardung La: Tilak Raj’s 2,200 KM Journey of Courage
From a village near the Line of Control in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, Tilak Raj has emerged as a powerful example of courage, determination, and resilience. After a road accident left him wheelchair-bound due to a spinal cord injury, he refused to let his disability limit his dreams. At the age of 45, Tilak […]
Friendly Cricket Match Promotes Wildlife Conservation During Wildlife Week 2026
A friendly cricket match was organised at Zainapora, Shopian, as part of Wildlife Week 2026, bringing together sportsmanship, youth engagement, and the message of wildlife conservation. The initiative, organised in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services and Sports, aimed to connect young people with the importance of protecting wildlife and preserving the […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha Addresses 60th Annual Convention of ISAE, Co-Hosted by SKUAST-Kashmir
Addressing the 60th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), co-hosted by SKUAST-Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the transformative role of technology and innovation in Indian agriculture. He noted that India has moved from an era of food insecurity and dependence on imports to a position where it can […]
BSF Wular Ultra Run Promotes Fitness, Tourism and Civilian-BSF Bond
The third edition of the BSF Wular Ultra Run, themed “Run With Bordermen,” was organised at Wular Lake in Bandipora, bringing together BSF personnel, civilian runners, volunteers and fitness enthusiasts from Jammu and Kashmir and different parts of the country. The 50-km ultra run was flagged off by DIG BSF Sandeep Rawat from the Helipad […]
Women Empowerment Through Handicrafts and Handloom
The Handicrafts Department is playing an important role in empowering women and unemployed youth through skill development and self-employment opportunities. A training programme at the Handicrafts Carpet Centre in Lariyar, Tral, is providing women and young trainees with valuable skills in traditional carpet making and handicrafts. The centre has been functioning for around one […]
Spring Buds Education Institute Holds Emotional Feet-Washing Ceremony to Honour Parents
Spring Buds Education Institute organised an emotional “Feet Washing Ceremony for Parents” to promote respect for parents, strengthen family values and instil moral and Islamic values among students. The initiative encouraged students to recognise the love and sacrifices of their parents and express gratitude through respect and service. Students washed the feet of […]
PM Modi’s 12 Years of Mann Ki Baat: Bringing Jammu & Kashmir’s Stories to the National Spotlight
On October 3, 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a unique conversation with the people of India through Mann Ki Baat. Over 12 years and 138 episodes, the programme has brought inspiring stories from across the country to the national stage. Jammu and Kashmir has remained an important part of this journey, with its […]
New Phaco Machine Brings Advanced Eye Care Closer to Patients
A major step forward in eye-care services has been taken with the inauguration of an advanced phacoemulsification machine at the hospital in Tral, made available through UT CapEx funding. The new equipment is expected to significantly benefit patients suffering from cataract and other eye-related conditions. Doctors said the facility will help make cataract procedures […]
Gandhi Jayanti Celebrated at Government Degree College Pulwama
The District Administration Pulwama celebrated Gandhi Jayanti at Government Degree College Pulwama to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and remember his enduring message of truth, non-violence and peace. The programme was attended by officers from the District Administration, faculty members, students and other participants. Students presented a range of performances […]