Kashmir braces for tourist surge as Durga Puja draws visitors to the valley
Srinagar, October 17,2026- Kashmir is expecting a notable rise in tourist arrivals during the Durga Puja celebrations, with visitors drawn to the Valley’s scenic landscapes, pleasant weather and rich cultural attractions. Hoteliers, houseboat owners, transport operators and local traders say bookings have picked up in recent days, raising hopes for a strong close to the […]
Vande Bharat Express: A New Era of Rail Connectivity in Kashmir
The expansion of railway connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir marks a significant milestone in the region’s transportation and economic development. The Vande Bharat Express has made travel between Jammu and Srinagar more convenient, offering passengers a comfortable journey through the beautiful valleys and mountains of Kashmir. The Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link, supported by engineering landmarks such […]
Katra Welcomes Devotees as Shardiya Navratri Celebrations Begin
Katra, the base camp of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, is witnessing a festive atmosphere as Shardiya Navratri begins. Devotees from across the country are arriving in large numbers to seek the blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi. The holy town has been beautifully decorated for the occasion, creating a vibrant […]
Kishtwar Youth Turns Fisheries Education into a Successful Business Venture
Raja Amir, an MSc Fisheries graduate from SKUAST-Kashmir, is setting an inspiring example of self-reliance and entrepreneurship in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. With support from the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), he has established a fish farming enterprise in Sigdi, Mughal Maidan, creating employment opportunities for himself and his family. Amir approached […]
Poonch Man Distributes Nearly One Lakh Plants Free of Cost in 34-Year Green Mission
For the past 34 years, Ajay Kumar Auttam, a resident of Kunj in Poonch district, has been dedicated to promoting greenery and environmental conservation. Beginning his mission in 1992, he has nurtured plants from his own mother plants and distributed them free of cost among people, religious institutions and local communities. Ajay estimates that he […]
Anantnag’s Seerat Rafiq Authors Book ‘Firaq’, Expresses Life Experiences Through Poetry
Seerat Rafiq, a resident of Bijbehara in Anantnag district, has authored a book titled Firaq, weaving her emotions, personal experiences and feelings about her parents into poetry. The book features a collection of selected ghazals and nazms that reflect the joys, sorrows and experiences that have shaped her life. Seerat said she began writing in […]
Pulwama Girls Embrace Beekeeping to Build a Path Towards Self-Reliance
A group of girls from Patipora village in Pulwama district, led by group head Naziya Nazir, is creating new livelihood opportunities through beekeeping and honey production under the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) Floriculture Mission. The girls received training and technical guidance from CSIR-IIIM on various aspects of beekeeping, including hive management, honey collection, […]
Shahid Muzafar Mugloo: Taking Skydiving to New Heights in Jammu and Kashmir
The breathtaking beauty of Jammu and Kashmir can now be explored from the sky. Shahid Muzafar Mugloo, a young man from Srinagar, has taken an important step towards promoting skydiving in the region by completing his skydiving licence course in Russia. Shahid completed his schooling at Army Public School, Pahalgam, and pursued his undergraduate studies […]
Rajouri’s Rural Poultry Success Story
The poultry project established under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in Ghamir Parmana, Rajouri, is emerging as a shining example of rural entrepreneurship and employment generation. With an investment of approximately ₹1.10 crore, the project has established a modern poultry unit equipped with 3,000 parent stock and a hatchery facility. It is […]
Communal Harmony and Brotherhood During Dussehra in Jammu
Dussehra is a festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. In Jammu, the preparations for Dussehra have presented a beautiful example of communal harmony and brotherhood. At Geeta Bhawan, more than 45 Hindu and Muslim artisans from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, are working together to make the effigies of Ravana and Meghnad. […]