CM Omar Abdullah felicitates Anekha Devi for World Cup Win
Kashmir, December 4,2025: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah felicitated Ms. Anekha Devi of Bani, Kathua, for her stellar performance in the inaugural Women’s T20 Blind World Cup, where India emerged victorious. CM Omar Abdullah lauded Anekha Devi’s grit, determination, and remarkable sporting spirit, stating that her achievement is a matter of immense pride for Jammu & […]
Sheetal Devi: Defying limits, claiming the Global Stage
Kashmir,November 7,2025-In a moment that will be etched in the annals of Indian sports history, Sheetal Devi, the 18-year-old armless archery sensation from Jammu and Kashmir, has shattered yet another barrier. She has become the first Indian para-archer to be selected for the national able-bodied junior team for an international tournament.Yes, you read that right […]
Indian Army organises cricket match for visually impaired in Anantnag, fostering inclusion and empowerment
Anantnag, November 3,2025: In a remarkable display of compassion, inclusivity, and community engagement, the Indian Army organised a cricket match for visually impaired players in Anantnag district of South Kashmir, reaffirming its commitment to serve beyond security and inspire hope across the Valley. The event, held under the Army’s initiative to promote sports and inclusivity […]
DC Budgam ignites wheelchair cricket spirit
Budgam, October 10, 2025 – In a heartening display of commitment to inclusive sports and empowerment, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat IAS engaged in an inspiring interaction with the district’s wheelchair cricketers at the Sports Stadium Budgam. The event underscored the District Administration’s dedication to fostering sporting talent among differently-abled individuals, promoting resilience, […]
Anekha Devi: From humble roots in Kathua to representing India in women’s blind Cricket World Cup
Jammu, September 13, 2025 – In a moment of immense pride for Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the Bani Lohai Malhar constituency, 20-year-old Anekha Devi, daughter of daily wager Bachitar Singh from the remote village of Machhedi (Bajohi) in Kathua district, has been selected to represent India in the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the […]
National Sports Day: J&K youth shine in cricket, football, and para-sports
Srinagar, August 29, 2025 – On this National Sports Day, observed annually on August 29 to honor the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, India reaffirms its unwavering commitment to sports as a unifying force. The day salutes the indomitable spirit of the nation, where every field transforms into a battlefield of dreams, and every athlete […]
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 […]