Wular Lake set for tourism makeover as Bandipora residents welcome government push
Bandipora, September 27,2026-For decades, Wular Lake has sat quietly in the shadow of Kashmir’s more celebrated water bodies, its vast waters admired by locals but rarely explored by the tourists who flock to Srinagar’s Dal Lake each year. That may be about to change. News of sanctioned government funding for viewpoints, a Water Sports Centre, […]
Jammu Street Food Vendors Trained on Hygiene & Cleanliness Under Nationwide Initiative
We have given street food vendor training to more than 36 lakh people, said the official. A trainee from Gandhi Nagar, Jammu & Kashmir said that he got to learn a lot and that cleanliness needs to be maintained. I think this is a better initiative by the government, said another person. This training […]
When Knowledge Connects with Empathy, It Becomes Social Responsibility: LG Sinha on ‘Drug-Free J&K
I view the launch of a documentary and collage exhibition on the ‘Drug-Free Campaign’ by Jammu University as an opportunity to give voice to new ideas and awaken societal awareness against drug abuse, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. Through this, a mirror has been held up to society […]
LG Manoj Sinha launches book on Sardar Patel’s role in Jammu Kashmir’s history
Srinagar, September 22, 2026- The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, today presided over the launch of a book titled “Sardar Patel and Kashmir: The Untold History.” The occasion served as a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s contribution to nation-building and to the historical trajectory of Jammu Kashmir. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor […]
Female Artisan from Srinagar Turns Weeds into Decorative Products
An artisan Simran in Srinagar uses the waste grass and weed from Dal Lake to make decorative products. She makes hanging stuff, pots, vases, etc and wants her skill to reach every home where somebody is sitting idle or getting depressed. She wants to teach her grass skill to boost her income and […]
‘My Son Became My Teacher’: Hearing- and Speech-Affected Jammu Mother Clear Class 10 at 45
Some dreams do not fade away with the passage of time. For forty-five-year-old Renu Hans from Jammu, this wait lasted a full twenty-two years. Despite her hearing and speech difficulties, the dream of completing her education had always remained alive within Renu. She took the tenth-grade examination before her marriage, but she could not pass […]
‘One Major Sports Event Every Month’: Udhampur DC Minga Sherpa Pushes Fitness Culture Among Youth
Minga Sherpa, DC Udhampur said our aim is to ensure that, in the near future, there is at least one major sports event every month—whether it involves running, swimming, cricket, or volleyball—so that youth engagement is maintained. We want to foster a fitness culture in and around Udhampur; we want everyone to pay […]
‘We Must Make Real-Time Decisions’: LG Manoj Sinha Calls for Science-Led Climate Action
Environment, Climate and Sustainability: Science, Policy and Pathways took centre stage at Kashmir University as a three-day national seminar brought together ecologists, hydrologists, soil experts, policymakers and researchers from across India to discuss some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing the country. Addressing the valedictory session on September 17, 2026, Lieutenant Governor […]
J&K’s Development Story Under PM Modi: From Article 370 to New Infrastructure & Connectivity.
I swear in the name of God that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established. This was the oath as a new chapter in the country’s development began under the leadership of Narendra Modi with his swearing-in as Prime Minister in 2014. The Central Government […]
Aamir Hussain Lone: The J&K Cricketer Who Bats Without Arms, Inspires a Generation
Aamir Hussain Lone’s story begins in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, where a childhood accident claimed both his hands, yet the passion for cricket never waned. Aamir Hussain Lone holds the bat between his shoulder and head, bowls with his feet, and through sheer determination, achieved what once seemed impossible. My family is happy that […]