From Poonch to prominence: Zaibun Nissa’s Sukhan Nama redefines fashion

Poonch, September 10, 2025 — In an inspiring journey from the remote town of Poonch, Zaibun Nissa, a determined entrepreneur, has transformed her passion for fashion into a thriving clothing brand, Sukhan Nama. In a candid interview with Syed Sammar Mehdi, the visionary behind the brand shared her remarkable story of overcoming challenges, embracing innovation, and building a startup that resonates with women across Jammu and Kashmir and beyond.Zaibun, […]
J&K: Kupwara Entrepreneur Establishes District’s First Trout Feed Mill, Boosting Local Aquaculture

The Fisheries Department here in Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir encouraged us to produce feed for the trout fish, said a man in Kupwara. There was no feed mill here in this district. Earlier we used to go to Shopian, Baramulla and Srinagar and from there we used to procure fish feed. We had […]
J&K’s Aqib Chaya snags Top Youth Entrepreneur honour at ET Now Conclave

Srinagar, February 27, 2025 – Move over, stereotypes—Jammu and Kashmir’s got a new hero in town! Aqib Chaya, a trailblazing young entrepreneur from the valley, has just snagged the prestigious Emerging Youth Entrepreneur of the Year award at the dazzling ET Now Business Conclave 2025. The honour was bestowed by none other than Lt Gen […]
From Baramulla to success: An entrepreneur’s inspiring journey

The journey of a successful entrepreneur from Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, serves as an inspiring example of resilience, determination, and innovation. Starting with humble beginnings, he faced numerous challenges along the way but turned them into opportunities to create a thriving business. His story not only reflects the power of hard work and self-belief but […]
Inspiring Entrepreneur Sets Up A Café and Bakery in Kunzar | Jammu & Kashmir

Inspiring Entrepreneur Sets Up A Café and Bakery in Kunzar | Jammu & Kashmir The entrepreneurial zeal of a young man has become an inspiration for many in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kunzar. The young man set up a restaurant and bakery shop C 25 in Kunzar. He kept the name as C short form for […]
LG Manoj Sinha Highlights Jammu & Kashmir’s Potential at 2023 Startup Conclave

Speaking at the J&K Startup Conclave 2023, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha said, interactions like this in institutes between business leaders, experts and policy makers are a crucial part to our strategy to quickly bring about transformation in Startup ecosystem of Jammu & Kashmir. I hope all of you had […]
Razia Sultan, a Crewel Embroidery Entrepreneur from Kupwara & ‘Karkhandar’ scheme beneficiary, establishes successful venture

KUPWARA, AUGUST 28: Razia Sultan, a young crewel embroidery entrepreneur from Trehgam Kupwara never pinned her hopes on Government jobs; instead she took her interest in the handicraft activities and scripted her own success story by dint of her hard work and passion.Today, she has established a successful Crewel Embroidery and chain stitch unit at […]