Kashmir apples:Transforming glut into global leverage through strategic storage
Srinagar, August 10, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir’s apple industry, a cornerstone of India’s horticulture, is at a pivotal moment. Spanning 172,000 hectares, the region produces 2.06 million tonnes of apples annually, accounting for nearly 90% of India’s apple output alongside Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Yet, despite rising yields, a price squeeze driven by import timing […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha distributes appointment letters, bringing relief to grieving families
Kashmir, 5 August 2025-In a deeply emotional and symbolic gesture, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on August 5, 2025, handed over appointment letters to 158 family members of terror victims at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, reaffirming the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s commitment to justice and rehabilitation. The event brought together grieving families […]
DC Minga Sherpa honours Kargil martyr in Naribal
BARAMULLA, JULY 30: In a heartfelt tribute to a national hero, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today visited the remote village of Naribal in Rafiabad to honour the valour and supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Ghulam Mohammad Khan, a Vir Chakra awardee who laid down his life during the Kargil War. Accompanied by Additional […]
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 […]
Indian Army inaugurates revitalised Yuva Centre in Dangiwacha to empower local youth
Baramulla, July 26: In a significant step towards youth empowerment and skill development in the region, the Indian Army inaugurated the newly revitalised Yuva Centre in Dangiwacha, located in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The upgraded centre now features a Hi-Tech Computer Lab, Vocational Training Units, and Digital Learning Tools aimed at equipping the local youth […]
Sopore’s self-taught painting artist Rauf Qayasi wins national accolade
Sopore, July 21, 2025: Rauf Qayasi, a self-taught artist and teacher from Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, has been honored with a prestigious national accolade for his exceptional contributions to the world of painting. Over the past three decades, Qayasi’s dedication to his craft has earned him recognition not only in Jammu and Kashmir […]
LG Manoj Sinha launches new measures for justice and rehabilitation of terror victims in J&K
Baramulla, July 15, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has launched a transformative initiative to ensure that no victim of terrorism is forgotten, promising justice, jobs, and dignity for affected families. During a landmark event on July 13 at the North Campus of Kashmir University in Baramulla, Sinha handed over appointment letters […]
Baba Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025: Over 2 lakh devotees embrace sacred journey
Srinagar, July 13, 2025 – The sacred Amarnath Yatra 2025 has achieved a significant milestone, with over 2 lakh devotees completing the pilgrimage to the holy Amarnath Cave Shrine in just 10 days, as announced by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir. This annual Hindu pilgrimage, revered for its spiritual significance, […]
Healing through Justice in Jammu and Kashmir
On July 13, 2025, the North Kashmir campus of the University of Kashmir in Baramulla became a stage for both tears and hope. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stood before a gathering of families scarred by the brutal legacy of terrorism, distributing appointment letters to 40 next of kin (NoKs) of victims. The event was not […]
J&K’s transformation under LG Manoj Sinha: unity, justice, and progress
In a landmark move to address long-standing grievances, the Jammu and Kashmir administration, led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has initiated a comprehensive outreach program to support the next-of-kin (NoKs) of terror victims. On July 13, 2025, appointment letters were distributed to families of victims killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists, marking a significant step toward justice […]