CS Atal Dulloo reviews NHM progress, highlights health milestones in J&K
Srinagar, July 11, 2025 – Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a comprehensive review of the National Health Mission (NHM) to evaluate the progress of health initiatives aimed at improving healthcare delivery across Jammu & Kashmir. The review focused on key areas such as availability of essential drugs, maintenance of medical equipment, school health screening programs, […]
Schools in Kashmir to reopen tomorrow as scheduled
Srinagar, July 7, 2025 – The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has confirmed that there will be no further extension to the summer break, and all government and private schools in the Kashmir Valley will reopen from tomorrow, July 8, as scheduled. The announcement puts to rest speculation regarding a possible extension due to […]
Mega Job Fair 2025: LG Manoj Sinha Leads the Charge to Empower J&K Youth
In a landmark stride towards youth empowerment and economic revival, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated and addressed the Mega Job Fair 2025, held at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government PG College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. Organized by Cluster University of Jammu in collaboration with Desh Bhagat University, Punjab, the event witnessed participation from […]
Omar Abdullah inaugurates buyer-seller meet in Srinagar to promote J&K handicrafts
Srinagar, June 30, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the International Buyer-Seller Meet 2025 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, marking a significant step toward empowering local craftspersons by fostering market linkages and enhancing exposure for the region’s renowned handicraft industry. Organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Trade […]
Mobile schools bring education to nomadic children in Jammu and Kashmir’s remote mountains
In the rugged mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, mobile schools are tackling geography, poverty, and tradition to educate nomadic children. These seasonal educational centers, like the 46 established in Kupwara in 2022, follow migratory patterns, setting up portable classrooms to teach reading, writing, and mathematics to children of shepherds and herders. Challenge Description Impact Geography […]
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 […]
RAMP Awareness Camp Empowers Youth & MSMEs in J&K to Register, Unlock Benefits Under Udyam Scheme
RAMP Awareness Camp Empowers Youth & MSMEs in J&K to Register, Unlock Benefits Under Udyam Scheme This RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) programme is a collaboration of MSME and World Bank which is being implemented by the Directorate of Industry and Commerce and District Industries Centre in Jammu & Kashmir. We have organised an […]
“My Brother Took the Bullet Meant for Me”: Kashmiri Youth Shares Painful Tale
My Brother Took the Bullet Meant for Me”: Kashmiri Youth Shares Painful Tale Some guy called out Shadib Bhai come out and fired. Shadib was 26 years old at that time. They killed innocent people. I request you with folded hands, think about your parents. We do not do any jihad here. This is a […]
“Turning Garbage into Gold”: Farooq’s Mission to Clean Verinag & Inspire J&K’s Youth
“Turning Garbage into Gold”: Farooq’s Mission to Clean Verinag & Inspire J&K’s Youth Ideas take a person from one place to another. For this, Farooq sahab is an example for us. Mr Farooq demonstrated how the Waste composting machine in Verinag, Anantnag works automatically. In Verinag, the Samkiti committee is teaching the public about street […]