HADP Scheme Brings New Hope to Vegetable Growers in Bugam
Bugam village of Chadoora in Budgam district, popularly known as the “Chhota Punjab of Kashmir,” has a rich tradition of vegetable cultivation. For nearly three decades, local farmers have been growing vegetables and supplying fresh produce to markets across Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country. Progressive farmer Mukhtar Ahmad Bhat has […]
Budgam hosts UT-Level U-17 Girl’s Volleyball meet
Budgam, October 12,2026- The future of sports in Kashmir looks bright, and young girls are leading the way. Budgam is hosting the UT-level Under-17 Girls’ Volleyball Championship, with 20 teams from across Jammu and Kashmir taking the court to showcase their skills, discipline and team spirit. The tournament has turned the host venue into a […]
Spring Buds Education Institute Holds Emotional Feet-Washing Ceremony to Honour Parents
Spring Buds Education Institute organised an emotional “Feet Washing Ceremony for Parents” to promote respect for parents, strengthen family values and instil moral and Islamic values among students. The initiative encouraged students to recognise the love and sacrifices of their parents and express gratitude through respect and service. Students washed the feet of […]
PM National Dialysis Programme Brings Free Kidney Care to Patients at SDH Chadoora
The Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) is providing crucial support to economically weaker patients suffering from kidney-related ailments at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Chadoora in Budgam. The dialysis centre at SDH Chadoora has been providing services under the programme for more than a year. According to doctors at the centre, around 70 patients have been […]
‘The Soil Here Is Imbued with Love’: Vasuki Nag Temple Havan Celebrates Kashmir’s Spirit of Harmony
Watch the annual Havan at the Vasuki Nag Temple in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir where devotees, community members and local residents came together in a celebration rooted in faith, shared memories and Kashmir’s enduring spirit of harmony. For Kamal Jivak, a devotee from Budgam whose father served in the Army, the gathering brought back memories […]
Mission YUVA Budgam: DLIC approves 230 cases to boost youth employment
Budgam , August 19,2026- DLIC Budgam approves 230 cases verified by the Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) under Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan), in a significant push towards boosting employment opportunities for youth across the district. The decision was taken during a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC), Budgam, chaired by District Development […]
National Handloom Award: Kashmir’s Kani weavers honoured
Srinagar, August 18,2026- National Handloom Award has brought national recognition to Kashmir’s centuries-old Kani weaving tradition, with Kanihama weavers Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani receiving the prestigious honour for their Chand-Daar Kani Shawl.Manzoor Ahmad Hajam of Kanihama in Budgam district has been conferred the prestigious National Handloom Award, in a moment of quiet triumph […]
‘Classes of Joy’ teacher capacity building programme continues across Budgam
Budgam, August 10,2026- The ‘Classes of Joy’ Teacher Capacity Building Programme continues across Budgam district, with Batch-II focusing on strengthening the teaching-learning process and addressing learning gaps among students. The ongoing capacity-building initiative is aimed at enhancing teachers’ skills in Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) while promoting joyful, interactive and engaging classroom environments. During […]
87 drug peddlers arrested in Budgam during 100-day anti-drug drive
Budgam, July 25,2026- In a major crackdown on narcotics, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested 87 drug peddlers in Budgam district during the recently concluded 100-day anti-drug campaign, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to creating a drug-free society. The sustained drive targeted individuals involved in the illegal drug trade through intensified surveillance, intelligence-based operations, and coordinated enforcement across […]
LG Manoj Sinha salutes Martyr HC Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, reaffirms resolve against terrorism
Budgam, July 24, 2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Lalpora in Beerwah, Budgam, to meet the family members of Martyr Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi of the Jammu & Kashmir Police, who laid down his life in the line of duty. Kashmir , July 24,2026-Expressing deep condolences, the Lieutenant Governor said that the courage, dedication, […]