Jammu and Kashmir gains new momentum as development, youth empowerment and public service take centre stage
Srinagar, October 8,2026 – A new momentum is visible across Jammu and Kashmir. From development and infrastructure to youth empowerment and public service, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha continues to champion a focused approach that puts progress and people at the heart of governance, a direction increasingly described in the language of transformation. Development and Infrastructure […]
PM Modi’s 12 Years of Mann Ki Baat: Bringing Jammu & Kashmir’s Stories to the National Spotlight
On October 3, 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a unique conversation with the people of India through Mann Ki Baat. Over 12 years and 138 episodes, the programme has brought inspiring stories from across the country to the national stage. Jammu and Kashmir has remained an important part of this journey, with its […]
Silk Growers Get 76 New Rearing Sheds in Udhampur
The Sericulture Department has taken a significant step to strengthen silk production and support the livelihoods of farmers in Udhampur by constructing 76 new cocoon rearing sheds. Of these, 26 sheds have been constructed under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), while 50 sheds have been provided under the Silk Samagra scheme. Each standardized […]
LG Manoj Sinha Calls for Upholding Gandhi’s Ideals of Truth, Non-Violence and Unity
Gandhi Jayanti was observed on October 2 with heartfelt tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. On the occasion, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon people to remember and uphold the timeless ideals of truth, non-violence, self-reliance, cleanliness and inclusive development. Addressing the gathering, LG Manoj Sinha […]
LG Manoj Sinha Highlights Operation Drishti’s Vision-Restoring Service in J&K
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the closing ceremony of the 11th Mega Eye Surgical Camp under Operation Drishti in Srinagar, highlighting the dedicated efforts of the Indian Army and Armed Forces medical teams in bringing advanced eye care to people in Jammu and Kashmir. Across the Srinagar and Tangdhar camps, medical teams performed a total […]
Suresh Kumar from Rajouri Wins IARA Outstanding Academician Award 2026
Dr. Suresh Kumar, a scholar from Garan village near the Line of Control in Rajouri, has been selected for the IARA Outstanding Academician Award–2026 by the Indian Academic Researchers Association (IARA), Tiruchirappalli. The honour recognises his academic and research contributions in history, humanities and Buddhist Studies, including work related to heritage, tourism, conferences and […]
From Job Seeker to Job Creator: Udhampur’s Anil Kumar Turns PMEGP Into a Mill
Udhampur graduate Anil Kumar has transformed an entrepreneurial idea into a growing local enterprise with support from the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). Through the scheme, Kumar established Earth Pure Enterprises near Fangyal Road, a unit engaged in flour milling, spice grinding and edible oil production. The enterprise provides multiple services under one roof, […]
A historic dive: Kashmir gets its first olympic-sized swimming pool
Kashmir,October 8,2026- For a region better known for its snow-capped peaks and shimmering lakes, a new kind of water has just made headlines. Kashmir’s first Olympic-sized swimming pool is open, and it marks a genuine milestone for sports in the Valley. Built to International Standards This is not just a pool; it is a complete […]
A beautiful example of Hindu-Muslim brotherhood in Jammu as artisans craft Dussehra effigies together
Jammu, October 7, 2026- In a heartwarming display of communal harmony, more than 45 Hindu and Muslim artisans from Meerut are working side by side at Geeta Bhawan in Jammu to create the towering effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran for Dussehra celebrations across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Bamboo frames, colourful paper, paint and cloth […]
Bhaderwah IHAMP promotes medicinal plant cultivation
Kashmir, October 7,2026-The Institute of High Altitude Medicinal Plants (IHAMP), Thanthera, is promoting the cultivation and conservation of high-altitude medicinal and aromatic plants, creating new livelihood opportunities for farmers in the Chenab Valley. Around 300 farmers from Doda district have been associated with the initiative over the past five to six years. Through training, quality […]