Snow Craft Event in Gurez Fostering Youth Engagement: Initiative by Indian Army’s Rana Battalion
A snow craft programme was organised by the Indian Army’s Rana Battalion in Bagtore village, Gurez Valley in Jammu & Kashmir. The children enthusiastically participated in the programme and enjoyed the Snow Craft Competition. We are happy that we get an opportunity to show our talent and we are grateful to the Indian Army for […]
Pulwama Launches Mobile Veterinary Clinic to Enhance Animal Healthcare in Remote Areas
A Mobile Veterinary Clinic is now operational here in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir, courtesy the Government of India and the Department of Animal Husbandry Kashmir. The helpline number is 1962. Free medicine is provided to our animals and the senior doctors do their duty. Earlier, this facility was not there. The mobile Veterinary clinic helps […]
Unemployed Women in Pulwama Getting Training, Stipends, Certification & Business Support
In this area of Pulwama, we give training to unemployed ladies. In one centre around 20 ladies are given opportunity to get trained. The course is for two years and ladies get a stipend of Rs 1500 per month. A senior well-known craft instructor trains them. In the past ten months, an official said that […]
J&K: Kupwara Entrepreneur Establishes District’s First Trout Feed Mill, Boosting Local Aquaculture
The Fisheries Department here in Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir encouraged us to produce feed for the trout fish, said a man in Kupwara. There was no feed mill here in this district. Earlier we used to go to Shopian, Baramulla and Srinagar and from there we used to procure fish feed. We had […]
Ramban Residents Slash Electricity Bills with PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’s Solar Panel Sheets
Our electricity bill was coming around Rs 2500-Rs 3000 per month. During summers, the bill climbed up to Rs 4000 a month. After installing solar panel sheets as per PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, we are coming to know the amount of electricity we are saving. We have a smart metre installed here which […]
Baramulla’s Wushu Champion Musharaf Qayoom Honoured at Chinar Yuva Centre in J&K
Baramulla’s ‘Golden Boy’ Wushu Champion Musharaf Qayoom who won hearts at the recent Eurasian Professional Sanda League in Georgia was felicitated at the Chinar Yuva Centre in Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir for his achievements.
Defiant Drivers Endanger Safety Amid Jammu-Srinagar Highway Closure Due to Snowfall and Landslides
When the Jammu Kashmir National Highway was closed due to snowfall and rains causing landslide, the traffic police was there for the safety and security of commuters. A large number of vehicles including passenger buses, trucks, cars were forcibly halted due to the damaged road. But some drivers did not follow the rules. Watch how […]
UMEED Initiative empowers J&K Women: From Livelihood Struggles to Pursuing Individual Ventures
We were not aware of how to earn our livelihood before 2018, said a woman in Jammu & Kashmir. We did small work but it was never enough to support our living. So in 2018 we associated with UMEED. We got loans and started our own small shop catering to ladies requirements and cosmetics. The […]
Srinagar heritage festival celebrates rich cultural legacy with J&K LG Manoj Sinha’s support
The Srinagar Heritage Festival recently concluded with a celebration of the region’s rich cultural legacy, bringing together artisans, folk artists, and writers to commemorate their contributions to the region’s heritage. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, attended the event and praised the efforts of local artisans, artists, and writers, acknowledging their significant […]
BRO ensures smooth operations at Srinagar airport during snowfall
Srinagar, the picturesque winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is no stranger to heavy snowfall, with its snow-covered landscapes painting a breathtaking picture every winter. However, with the beauty of snow comes the challenge of maintaining smooth operations, especially at vital transportation hubs like Srinagar Airport. In these testing conditions, the Border Roads Organisation steps […]