Over 12.89 lakh farmers in J&K covered under PMFBY, WBCIS since 2017-18
Kashmir, September 25,2026– In a significant reflection of the growing reach of crop insurance schemes in the Union Territory, over 12.89 lakh farmers across Jammu & Kashmir have been brought under the ambit of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) since 2017-18. The figures underscore the steady […]
Kathua Woman Entrepreneur Opens First Shop, Expands Local Pickle Business
Women entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir is growing as a local group opens their first shop in Kathua, J&K. Rimpi Sharma and her team have taken a major step forward by establishing a physical storefront in Kathua. Previously, the group managed their distribution by delivering products directly to customers’ homes, but this new […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates first-ever International Film Festival of J&K at SKICC, Srinagar
Srinagar, September 7, 2026– Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated the first-ever International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, marking a historic moment for the Union Territory’s cultural and creative landscape. The four-day festival, running from September 7 to 10, […]
IFFJK 2026 unveils Star-Studded Jury for maiden edition
Srinagar, September 6 , 2026- The 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 has announced an accomplished panel of filmmakers, cinematographers, curators and educators who will judge entries at the festival’s inaugural edition, organisers said Sunday. The jury features cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan, German filmmaker and curator Dorothee Wenner, Japanese documentary producer Keiko […]
Abeeha Shakeel’s Sapno Ki Duniya: More Than Just a Book
Kashmir, September 4,2026-In a region often known for its scenic beauty and complex history, a new story is being written by its youngest voices — one of imagination, courage, and creative ambition. Abeeha Shakeel’s first Hindi book, Sapno Ki Duniya (The World of Dreams), is being celebrated not just as a personal milestone, but as […]
Laghu Udyami: Reasi trains beauty practitioners, rural women in tailoring
Reasi, August 30, 2026– Under the Laghu Udyami initiative, 27 candidates in Reasi have undergone hands-on training as Junior Beauty Practitioners, equipping them with skills to pursue employment opportunities or start their own enterprises in the beauty and wellness sector. Alongside this, 30 rural women in the district have received training in cutting and tailoring, […]
From a Kupwara village to NEET success: Faisal Shabir’s story of grit and self-study
Kupwara, August 29,2026- From a small village in Kupwara to cracking the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in his very first attempt through self-study, Faisal Shabir has shown what determination and hard work can achieve, emerging as yet another proud story from what is increasingly being described as a “Naya” and “Badalta Kashmir.” A Journey […]
Kashmir’s Majid Magray leads India’s Mixed Disability Cricket Team to emphatic victory at Lord’s
Srinagar, August 28,2026-In a proud moment for Kashmir and its young sporting talent, Majid Magray led India’s Mixed Disability Cricket Team to a resounding 118-run victory at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, widely regarded as the Home of Cricket. The achievement has been celebrated across the Valley as a symbol of the region’s growing presence […]
Students tie rakhis on CRPF Jawans at Hiranagar, emotional moments mark Raksha Bandhan celebrations
Kathua, August 2026- On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, students of Bharati Vidya Mandir School tied rakhis on the wrists of CRPF personnel at the CRPF Group Centre in Hiranagar, embracing the jawans as their brothers in a gesture that left many personnel visibly moved. A Heartwarming Celebration The event, organised at the CRPF Group Centre, […]
Milad-un-Nabi 2026: LG Manoj Sinha extends greetings on Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in Kashmir
Kashmir, August 26,2026- Every year, millions of people across India and the world come together to observe Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Falling on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal in the Islamic calendar, the occasion is marked with prayers, gatherings, and reflections on a life whose teachings continue to shape […]