Pulwama farmer shifts from almonds to climate-smart paddy on Karewa highland
Pulwama, June 24, 2025 — In a groundbreaking agricultural feat, Shabir Ahmad, a farmer from Renzipora village in Pulwama, South Kashmir, has transformed two kanals of Karewa highland—traditionally used for almond and saffron cultivation—into a thriving paddy field. By harnessing solar-powered irrigation through a government-subsidised scheme, Ahmad has introduced climate-smart farming to the dry, elevated […]
The Sweetest Startup in Kashmir?
In the heart of Kashmir’s growing startup ecosystem, a young woman is transforming beekeeping into a high-yield, sustainable business model. With government-backed schemes and innovative practices, her venture not only produces premium honey but also empowers women entrepreneurs in rural India. This story offers a practical blueprint for starting a beekeeping startup with real data, migration techniques, and access to subsidies.
How the Kashmir Startup Ecosystem Is Fueling Entrepreneurial Dreams
Funding Sources Supporting the Kashmir Startup Ecosystem The Kashmir startup ecosystem is witnessing a remarkable transformation, driven by a surge of youth-led innovation, government-backed initiatives, and rising investor interest. Once overlooked in the national startup narrative, the region is now emerging as a promising hub of entrepreneurship and digital growth. In the valleys of Jammu […]
Kashmir Traders Hail Vande Bharat Trains: A Historic Step Towards All-Weather Connectivity
Kashmir Traders Hail Vande Bharat Trains: A Historic Step Towards All-Weather Connectivity President Traders Association, Lal Chowk, Jitender Singh said he was grateful to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for this initiative of starting Vande Bharat trains. The traders community were long awaiting this move. He said now the government should start goods train […]
Omar Abdullah: From Rail to Ring Roads, J&K Projects Advancing Fast Toward a Developed India
Omar Abdullah: From Rail to Ring Roads, J&K Projects Advancing Fast Toward a Developed India Prime Minister sahab, call it fate, call it destiny, in between, whenever there were any big railway programmes, I was lucky to get an opportunity to be associated with them, said the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Omar […]
New Himalayan Tunneling Method Cuts Through Tough Katra–Banihal Terrain: Rail Minister Ashwini V
New Himalayan Tunneling Method Cuts Through Tough Katra–Banihal Terrain: Rail Minister Ashwini V The successful Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi is giving a new impetus to the development of Jammu and Kashmir. The honorable Lieutenant Governor Mr. Manoj Sinha, the honorable Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah, respected Union Minister Shri Jitendra Singh Ji were present […]
History Made! | Kashmir’s New Era Begins | J&K LG Manoj Sinha Hails Modi’s Mega Projects
History Made! | Kashmir’s New Era Begins | J&K LG Manoj Sinha Hails Modi’s Mega Projects Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the iconic Chenab Bridge, Anji rail bridge and Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project and flagged off Vande Bharat Trains, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj […]
I Will Not Let Development Stop – PM Modi’s Vow to the People of Jammu & Kashmir & the Nation
The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the iconic Chenab Bridge, Anji rail bridge and Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project and flagged off Vande Bharat Trains, on June 6 2025, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha called it a momentous occasion that will go down in […]
Girls shine as RFYS U-19 football returns to Kashmir
SRINAGAR, JULY 25: In a heartwarming and empowering comeback, the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) U-19 football tournament has returned to Kashmir — and it’s the young girls who are stealing the spotlight. From the lush green fields of Srinagar to the cheering sidelines, the energy is electric as girls from various schools lace up […]
Kashmir’s farmers brace for heatwave as paddy season takes root
In Kashmir, the paddy planting season has begun under the strain of an intense heatwave and prolonged dry spell, threatening farmers’ livelihoods. The India Meteorological Department recorded Srinagar’s temperature at 32.2°C and Qazigund at 33°C, 8.6 degrees above normal. In Ganderbal’s villages like Saloora, Arhama, and Tulmulla, irrigation canals are dry, borewells are inadequate, and […]