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DC Akshay Labroo flags off Chinar Book Festival Shikara Rally on Dal Lake

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Srinagar, July 16,2026- Ahead of the much-awaited 3rd Chinar Book Festival 2026, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo on Thursday flagged off the Chinar Book Festival Shikara Rally on the iconic Dal Lake, marking the official commencement of promotional activities for the literary extravaganza. The colourful rally, featuring traditionally decorated shikaras carrying festival banners and promotional material, […]

Awantipora’s Samira Jan launches J&K’s first NRLM-Supported travel agency under DAY-NRLM

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Awantipora, July 16,2026-In a significant milestone for women entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir, Samira Jan from Awantipora has launched the Union Territory’s first travel agency supported under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The initiative marks a major step towards empowering rural women through sustainable self-employment and promoting entrepreneurship under the Central Government’s […]

PM Modi’s Papier-Mâché Gift to Indonesian President brings global spotlight on Kashmir’s heritage craft

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Srinagar, July 15,2026-Kashmiri artisans have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to present a traditional Kashmiri papier-mâché bowl to the President of Indonesia, describing the gesture as a proud moment for the Valley’s centuries-old handicraft tradition and a significant step towards enhancing its global recognition. Artisans believe the selection of the handcrafted gift reflects India’s […]

Kishtwar strengthens emergency healthcare with PM-RAHAT scheme, ensures golden-hour cashless treatment

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Kishtwar, July 14,2026- In a significant boost to emergency healthcare services, Kishtwar district has effectively implemented the Prime Minister’s Road Accident Victims’ Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT) Scheme, ensuring timely and cashless medical treatment for eligible road accident victims during the critical golden hour. The scheme is designed to provide immediate financial support for emergency treatment, […]

LG Manoj Sinha reviews rehabilitation scheme for drug abuse victims; pilot to begin in two most-affected districts

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Srinagar, July 14,2026- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the proposed Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026, a comprehensive initiative aimed at establishing a convergence-based framework for the rehabilitation and social reintegration of individuals recovering from substance use disorders across Jammu and Kashmir. The […]

Jammu Municipal Corporation launches mega plantation drive, plants 2,000 saplings under ‘Green Jammu, Clean Jammu’ initiative

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Jammu, July 14,2026- In a significant step towards promoting environmental sustainability and improving urban air quality, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), in collaboration with the Urban Forest Division, launched a mega plantation drive under the ‘Green Jammu, Clean Jammu’ initiative. As part of the campaign, more than 2,000 saplings were planted along the Sunjwan–Chowadi Road […]

CS Atal Dulloo reviews framework for comprehensive cancer care strategy in J&K

Jammu, July 14,2026- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday reviewed the initial framework for a Comprehensive Cancer Care Strategy for Jammu & Kashmir, aimed at strengthening the Union Territory’s healthcare system through a holistic and patient-centric approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term care. During the review meeting, the Chief Secretary emphasised the need […]

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