NCC Cadets in Pulwama Embrace Unity and Discipline in Pursuit of National Service
National Cadet Corps (NCC) means unity and discipline, said NCC cadets getting training in Pulwama district of Jammu & Kashmir. NCC brothers arrive from different regions and we have all united as one and become one here, cadets said. There is no fight. We have enjoyed the ten-day training here. Explaining the history of NCC, […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha Highlights Neglected Challenges of Rural India at National Panchayat Conference
It is true that for a long time in the country there has been disinterest in solving the problems, establishing discipline and making the poor family independent, this could be the main reason for farmers protest and hartal, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha in Srinagar at the National Workshop […]
CRPF’s Pre-Medical Camp in Ganderbal Brings Vital Healthcare to Remote Villages in Jammu & Kashmir
The Pre-Medical Camp organised by CRPF 118 Battalion camp in Ganderbal district of Jammu & Kashmir has benefitted the residents. Villagers are coming from far and taking medicines. Programmes like these should be held in the villages. These are low income people. The medical relief programmes should run daily, say villagers. It is a big […]
Empowering Persons with Disabilities: Scooties Given by Govt For Free Movement in Baramulla, J&K
Today’s government is very serious about uplifting the lives of persons with disabilities. Whether it is related to their empowerment, education or employability. We have various schemes to help them achieve these and lead a better life, said an official in Baramulla. We want to create a disabled-friendly environment for them, said officials. My brother-in-law […]
Transformation in Kashmir: From Street Violence to Prosperity, J&K LG Highlights Remarkable Changes
What was Kashmir commonly known for? Asked the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha. It was known for street violence. What has changed in four years is that street violence has completely ended. What was the second major identity? Bandh calls were given daily on the instructions of terrorists, separatist organisations and Pakistan. Schools were closed, […]
Sopore Fruit Market Thrives as Asia’s Second Largest, Thanks to J&K Govt Support & Int’l Demand
This is Asia’s second largest fruit market. From the Sopore fruit market around 1000 trucks leave everyday carrying fruits to different places and states. The rate of apples has improved this year, said fruit wholesalers in Sopore, Jammu & Kashmir. The Government has supported us. We are grateful to the LG government and we thank […]
Panchayati Raj Institution Members Praise Peaceful & Accessible Kashmir at National Conference
Geetanjali Sharma, Sarpanch, Naran, Samba at SKICC Srinagar said, we attended the three-day Panchayat National Conference. We are feeling very good here. I would like to extend my thanks to the PM Modi and the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. Earlier people used to be scared in coming to Kashmir. Hearing […]
Specially-Abled Man in Pampore, J&K, Ventures into Saffron Business, Aims to Employ More Locals
At first I was employed as a driver in a government job in Pampore. Then I thought of starting my own business, said a specially abled man residing in Pampore district of Jammu & Kashmir. First I put up a tea stall, said the man with one disabled leg. Then after improvement I started a […]
Mission Life in Tral, Pulwama, J&K: A Green Initiative to Preserve the Future
Several tree planting activities were carried out under Mission Life in Tral, Pulwama district of Jammu & Kashmir. We are persuading people to plant trees, said Manzoor Ahmad, Divisional Forest Officer in Tral, Pulwama. We are making them aware of how long can humans survive without trees? It is everyone’s duty to plant trees, said […]
Shiva Temple in Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir: A Symbol of Interfaith Harmony and Rituals for Peace
Hawan is going on here at the Shiva temple in Shopian. District of Jammu & Kashmir. People have come to do ahuti. Especially for the moksha of those young ones who had accidental death or died before reaching a mature age. And deaths of unmarried people, for them shradh puja and havan is held here. […]