Kupwara’s women hit new milestones with cricket

Kupwara, 30 September 2025: Proving that not all heroes wear capes — some wear uniforms, the Indian Army’s 160 Territorial Army unit hosted the first-ever Women’s Cricket Tournament in Kupwara, a historic step towards promoting women empowerment through sports. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from young women across the district, who showcased their cricketing talent […]
Empowering daughters: Girls excel in Kabaddi and Volleyball under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Doda, April 9, 2025 – In a vibrant display of strength, skill, and spirit, over 200 girls from Zone Ghat and Zone Bhagwah in Doda district took to the fields on Tuesday, participating in exhilarating Kabaddi and Volleyball competitions. Organised under the transformative Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative, this event, a collaboration between the Department […]
Sheetal Devi: J&K’s armless archer shines bright on International Women’s Day

Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir | March 08, 2025 In the rugged hills of Kishtwar, where the wind whispers through pine and the Chenab River carves its ancient path, a star burns brighter than most. Sheetal Devi, an 18-year-old daughter of Jammu & Kashmir, has strung her bow with threads of courage and loosed arrows of […]
Breaking barriers: DySP Syed Sleet Shah empowers women in policing

Kashmir I March 08, 2025 A Voice for Change in Kashmir As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Syed Sleet Shah stands out as a beacon of progress in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing young women aspirants, she emphasised that “women are no longer in the backseat,” signalling a transformative shift […]
Sheeraza’s success: A shining example of women’s empowerment in Kashmir

Budgam I March 07, 2025 Sheeraza’s Success: A Beacon of Women’s Empowerment in Kashmir Sheeraza, a determined woman from Budgam in central Kashmir, has transformed her dreams into reality with the support of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission . Her thriving bakery business stands as a testament to how empowerment and self-reliance can […]