My Bharat Initiative opens new opportunities for youth in Kupwara
The Government of India, through the My Bharat initiative under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, is creating new opportunities for young people to participate, express their ideas and contribute to the country’s development. The initiative aims to connect youth with meaningful opportunities while encouraging them to develop confidence, leadership qualities and […]
Army organises “Run for Fun” at Boniyar, over 500 take part
Boniyar, September 30,2026- The Indian Army organised a “Run for Fun” event at Boniyar on Wednesday, drawing more than 500 participants from the armed forces and the local community. Troops, veterans, students and local residents took part in the event, which was aimed at promoting fitness, community spirit and enduring camaraderie. The event was conducted […]
Mandol bridge over Chenab to give All-Weather access to 80,000 people in Doda
Doda , September 30,2026-The Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department has begun work on the Mandol bridge over the Chenab river in Doda, a project that will give all-weather connectivity to nearly 80,000 people in Siraj and adjoining areas. The bridge is being built with assistance from NABARD. The 200-foot-long span will rise about 100 feet […]
LG Manoj Sinha attends closing of 11th Mega Eye Surgical Camp under Operation Drishti; 364 surgeries restore vision
Srinagar, September 30,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the closing ceremony of the 11th Mega Eye Surgical Camp under Operation Drishti, the Indian Army’s eye-care initiative in Jammu and Kashmir. LG Sinha saluted the courage of the Indian Army and the doctors of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), who performed 364 vision-restoring surgeries […]
SKIMS Soura launches “CPR 360” to build a community of trained first responders
Srinagar, September 30,2026- The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, has launched “CPR 360”, a programme aimed at building a community of trained first responders who can act quickly when someone suffers a cardiac emergency. The programme will provide hands-on training in recognising cardiac emergencies, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), giving basic resuscitation and using automated […]
Lavender leads the way at JKTPO buyer–seller meet in Jammu
Jammu, September 30,2026- A one-day Buyer-Seller Meet organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) at the Jammu Convention Centre brought together stalls from all districts of the Union Territory under the “One District, One Product” (ODOP) initiative. Among the highlights was a dedicated stall showcasing lavender and value-added lavender products, which drew steady […]
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 […]