Honey Bee boxes distributed at CSIR-IIIM Pulwama to boost rural entrepreneurship
Pulwama, September 12, 2025: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine , Field Station Bonera, Pulwama, distributed honey bee boxes to local farmers under the CSIR Floriculture Mission after the successful completion of a 10-day training programme on scientific beekeeping. The initiative aims to promote rural entrepreneurship, self-employment, and sustainable livelihood opportunities in South Kashmir. Farmers […]
LG Manoj Sinha hoists National Flag at Raj Bhavan on 79th Independence Day
Srinagar, August 15, 2025: On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hoisted the National Flag at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar, symbolizing the spirit of unity and patriotism. LG Sinha conveyed his heartfelt greetings and good wishes to all citizens, emphasizing the pride in saluting the tricolor as it soared high […]
J&K enters golden era under LG Manoj Sinha’s inclusive vision
Srinagar, July 15, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a transformative phase, heralded as its “golden era” by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who has prioritised equal opportunities for the region’s long-neglected communities, including the poor, farmers, youth, and women. Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Bharat Sanrachna J&K 2025’ exhibition and public outreach initiative in […]
Kashmir’s farmers brace for heatwave as paddy season takes root
In Kashmir, the paddy planting season has begun under the strain of an intense heatwave and prolonged dry spell, threatening farmers’ livelihoods. The India Meteorological Department recorded Srinagar’s temperature at 32.2°C and Qazigund at 33°C, 8.6 degrees above normal. In Ganderbal’s villages like Saloora, Arhama, and Tulmulla, irrigation canals are dry, borewells are inadequate, and […]
Beating Retreat Ceremony resumes at Attari-Wagah and other border posts after 12-day suspension
Kashmir, May 21, 2025 – The Border Security Force has reinstated public access to the iconic Beating Retreat ceremony at Punjab’s Attari-Wagah, Hussainiwala, and Sadki border posts, starting today, May 21, 2025. The daily flag-lowering spectacle, a symbol of national pride, was suspended for 12 days following Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April […]
Kashmir’s cherry harvest brings seasonal buzz to valley
Kashmir’s cherry orchards are abuzz with activity as the 2025 cherry harvest season kicks into high gear, bringing a vibrant seasonal energy to the valley. Farmers in regions like Ganderbal, Shopian, and Pulwama are reaping the rewards of favorable weather and advanced horticultural techniques, resulting in a bountiful yield of the valley’s prized cherries, the […]
J&K weather alert: Dr. Mukhtar warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms across region
Srinagar, May 8, 2025 – Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the India Meteorological Department for Jammu and Kashmir, has issued an urgent weather alert, warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to lash the region from May 9 to May 12. The advisory highlights risks of flash floods, landslides, and disruptions, urging residents and authorities […]
Sakeena Itoo: Voices, villages, and vision
Srinagar, April 15, 2025- Sakeena Itoo, Jammu and Kashmir’s Minister for Health, Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, continues to prioritise direct public engagement, meeting scores of delegations and individuals daily at the Civil Secretariat. Her office has become a hub for addressing grievances, with citizens from across the region seeking her intervention on issues […]
J&K’s Agriculture Boom: HADP Boosts Dairy, Horticulture & Cold Storage for Farmers’ Prosperity
J&K’s Agriculture Boom: HADP Boosts Dairy, Horticulture & Cold Storage for Farmers’ Prosperity Around 70% of the J&K population is engaged in agriculture and allied sector (roughly 13 lakh), informed the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. Around 2.62 lakh families are marginal farmers. Two years ago we had developed a scheme […]
MeT predicts rainy, cloudy weather for Jammu and Kashmir on april 3
Srinagar, April 2, 2025: The Meteorological Department has forecast rainy and cloudy weather across Jammu and Kashmir on April 3, with light snowfall expected in the higher reaches of North Kashmir, including the Sonamarg-Zojila axis. The weather update indicates a brief spell of precipitation influenced by a Western Disturbance, bringing much-needed moisture to the region. […]