MBA graduate Shazia Sadaf builds Kashmir’s first exotic mushroom farm
Srinagar, July 25,2026- In an inspiring example of entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture, Shazia Sadaf, an MBA graduate, left behind a promising corporate career to establish Kashmir’s first exotic mushroom farm. Through determination and innovation, she transformed her passion for farming into a successful business, creating new opportunities in the region’s growing agri-entrepreneurship sector. By cultivating […]
CM Omar Abdullah launches ASCEND 2026 Startup Summit in Srinagar, reaffirms J&K’s commitment to innovation
Srinagar, July 23,2026- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday inaugurated the ASCEND 2026 Startup Summit in Srinagar, reaffirming the Jammu and Kashmir Government’s commitment to building a vibrant startup ecosystem, fostering innovation, and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and young innovators across the Union Territory. The summit brought together startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, […]
Pulwama youth turns melon farming into a thriving enterprise under HADP
Pulwama, July 21,2026- Demonstrating how innovation and agriculture can go hand in hand, Mohsin Nazir, a BSc Mathematics graduate from Pulwama, has transformed his passion for farming into a flourishing melon cultivation enterprise under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). His success story is emerging as an inspiration for educated youth to explore agriculture as […]
357 youth entrepreneurship cases approved under Mission YUVA in Udhampur
Udhampur, July 20,2026- Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa, chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) under Mission YUVA, during which 357 cases were approved for financial assistance to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among the district’s youth. The approved cases will enable aspiring entrepreneurs to establish new ventures and expand existing businesses, providing […]
NIFT Budgam graduating students showcase innovation, craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit
Budgam, July 20,2026- The graduating students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Budgam displayed their creativity, innovation, and technical expertise through an impressive showcase of original fashion collections and design projects, reflecting the evolving talent emerging from Jammu & Kashmir. Each collection presented by the students highlighted a unique story, blending contemporary design with […]
Bandipora administration empowers youth through #NunChaiTalks, promotes innovation and self-employment
Bandipora, July 10,2026- In a significant initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and youth empowerment, the District Administration Bandipora is continuing to inspire young minds through its flagship platform #NunChaiTalks, encouraging them to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators. The interactive platform serves as a bridge between aspiring youth, successful entrepreneurs, subject experts, and government officials, providing […]
LG Manoj Sinha highlights people-centric development in Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir, June 12,2026-The development journey of Jammu and Kashmir is increasingly being shaped by a people-centric approach that focuses not only on infrastructure creation but also on expanding opportunities for citizens, particularly the youth. Under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the administration has prioritized initiatives aimed at empowering young people, strengthening local communities, […]
Gulmarg’s growing popularity reflects tourism boom and economic growth in Kashmir
Srinagar, June 7,2026 – The sustained efforts of the government, tourism stakeholders, and local communities are yielding remarkable results in Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector, with destinations like Gulmarg witnessing unprecedented growth in visitor numbers and recreational activities. Among the shining examples is the renowned Gulmarg Golf Course, which continues to attract tourists, golf enthusiasts, […]
Jammu and Kashmir intensifies anti-drug drive, LG Manoj Sinha says major crackdown underway
Srinagar, May 22,2026- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that the administration has intensified its fight against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking in the Union Territory, with a focused campaign aimed at dismantling supply chains, increasing awareness, and strengthening rehabilitation efforts. Speaking on the ongoing anti-drug campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, the […]
BSF organises Volleyball Tournament in Rajouri to promote sports and drug-free youth culture
Rajouri, May 22,2026- The Border Security Force (BSF), in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), is organising a district-level volleyball tournament in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir under the Spandan – Sport for Peace and Development across the Nation initiative. The three-day tournament has brought together young athletes from across the district, […]