32 Years of Preserving Kashmir’s Traditional Musical Instrument Craft
For nearly 32 years, a Kashmiri artisan Mushtaq Ahmad has dedicated his life to preserving the traditional craft of making musical instruments, continuing a family legacy passed down by his father. His father, who was recently honoured with a State Award for his contribution to the art of making the santoor, has now grown […]
PM Vishwakarma Scheme Empowers Women to Build Home-Based Businesses
The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme is creating new opportunities for artisans by providing training, financial assistance and access to modern tools and machinery. For many participants, the scheme is helping traditional skills develop into sustainable livelihood opportunities. One beneficiary shared that she has already completed an initial five-to-six-day training under the scheme and received […]
HADP Silage Unit Boosts Dairy Farming and Farmer Incomes in Kashmir
A new silage-making initiative under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) is helping farmers in Kashmir reduce costs, improve cattle nutrition and create new income opportunities. The farmer explained that the journey began with training on silage production through the Daksh Kisan portal, followed by an application under HADP. With guidance from agriculture and […]
Anantnag’s Army Goodwill School Wuzur earns national and global recognition
Anantnag, September 28,2026- Army Goodwill School Wuzur in Anantnag has secured a place among India’s Top 10 for Academic Innovation Leadership in the EducationWorld Rankings 2026-27. The school has also been named a Global Top 10 Finalist for the World’s Best School Prizes 2026, a distinction that puts a South Kashmir school on an international stage. […]
Jammu Street Food Vendors Trained on Hygiene & Cleanliness Under Nationwide Initiative
We have given street food vendor training to more than 36 lakh people, said the official. A trainee from Gandhi Nagar, Jammu & Kashmir said that he got to learn a lot and that cleanliness needs to be maintained. I think this is a better initiative by the government, said another person. This training […]
When Knowledge Connects with Empathy, It Becomes Social Responsibility: LG Sinha on ‘Drug-Free J&K
I view the launch of a documentary and collage exhibition on the ‘Drug-Free Campaign’ by Jammu University as an opportunity to give voice to new ideas and awaken societal awareness against drug abuse, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. Through this, a mirror has been held up to society […]
Khelo India Asmita Women’s Wushu League 2026 in Reasi
Khelo India Asmita Women’s Wushu League has begun in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir. We are happy to see this initiative, said a young female Wushu player in J&K. Wushu helps women build self confidence and they learn about self defense. We feel it is a step to make us more empowered. We […]
New JKPS Appointments: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Distributes Letters to Police Officers
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir has officially presented appointment letters to 29 newly selected JKPS officers in Jammu Kashmir. It may look like a simple paper document, but I want to say that it carries the extraordinary weight of the trust of the entire Jammu and Kashmir. This invitation is a call to […]
Female Artisan from Srinagar Turns Weeds into Decorative Products
An artisan Simran in Srinagar uses the waste grass and weed from Dal Lake to make decorative products. She makes hanging stuff, pots, vases, etc and wants her skill to reach every home where somebody is sitting idle or getting depressed. She wants to teach her grass skill to boost her income and […]
‘My Son Became My Teacher’: Hearing- and Speech-Affected Jammu Mother Clear Class 10 at 45
Some dreams do not fade away with the passage of time. For forty-five-year-old Renu Hans from Jammu, this wait lasted a full twenty-two years. Despite her hearing and speech difficulties, the dream of completing her education had always remained alive within Renu. She took the tenth-grade examination before her marriage, but she could not pass […]