LG Manoj Sinha: Agriculture, the next big frontier for youth
Kashmir, August 21, 2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha opened a series of facilities at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Jammu and started the Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP. The event brought together researchers, inventors, young entrepreneurs and farmers from over the Jammu region. The facilities that were opened included the Unnati Girls […]
Young entrepreneurs drive Kashmir’s startup revolution at Srinagar startup event
Srinagar, July 26,2026- A new wave of entrepreneurship is reshaping Kashmir’s economic landscape, with young founders building innovative businesses, creating employment opportunities, and inspiring the next generation to pursue entrepreneurship within the Valley. Entrepreneurs including Manik Bandral (CLMRAT), Sheikh Yameen (E-Curve), Aquil Rasool (Halal Nation), Rahul Bhola (Studio Agama), Ayush Divyansh (MAC Fly), Syed Ashfaq (CRED), […]
LG Manoj Sinha hails PM Modi’s employment push at PM-VBRY incentive distribution event
Kashmir, June 19, 2026- In a significant step towards promoting formal employment and strengthening social security coverage across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday disbursed incentives worth around Rs 2,400 crore to more than 15 lakh beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY). The nationwide initiative aims to empower first-time […]
Discover J&K differently: Sustainable destinations with community at core
Srinagar, November 29,2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced plans to develop nine new sustainable and environmentally responsible tourist destinations across the Union Territory. The initiative aims to promote eco-tourism while actively involving local communities in the planning, development, and management of these destinations. Speaking on the initiative, CM Abdullah emphasised that the […]
Centre raises MGNREGA limit to 150 days for J&K
Kashmir, November 21,2025- The Government of India has approved an increase in the number of person-days under the MGNREGA scheme to 150 days for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, marking a significant boost to rural employment and livelihood generation across the region. The enhancement, aimed at strengthening rural development, is expected to benefit […]
PM Modi emphasises youth empowerment at Rozgar Mela
Kashmir, October 25, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his government’s commitment to empowering India’s youth and building a strong, self-reliant workforce while addressing the Rozgar Mela . The event marked another major step towards providing employment opportunities to young people across the country under the government’s ongoing Rozgar Mela initiative. In his address, the […]
J&K Bank ignites youth aspirations through Mission Yuva: Empowering futures in J&K
Srinagar, September 21, 2025 – In a bold stride towards youth empowerment, J&K Bank has launched Mission Yuva, a transformative initiative designed to fuel the entrepreneurial dreams of young talents across Jammu & Kashmir. Unveiled by Managing Director & CEO Baldev Prakash, the program targets 1,000 aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18-35, offering financial support, skill-building workshops, and mentorship to turn innovative ideas […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags off IASV Triveni
Kashmir, September 11, 2025 – In a significant step towards strengthening India’s maritime defence capabilities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the flag-off ceremony of the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vessel (IASV) Triveni via video conferencing today. The event marks a milestone in the nation’s push for self-reliance in warship construction, underscoring the government’s commitment to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ […]
Wed in Kashmir: A new era for destination weddings
Srinagar, September 10, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir is poised to become India’s capital for destination weddings, as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the Hindusthan-2025 Wedding Planners Expo at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. The event marked the official launch of the “Wed in Kashmir” initiative, aimed at transforming the valley’s breathtaking […]
HADP saves Kashmiri youth, countering online gambling addictive pull
SRINAGAR, August 14, 2025 – The Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP), a flagship initiative of the Jammu and Kashmir government, is empowering the region’s youth by providing sustainable livelihoods and countering the addictive allure of online gambling platforms. By generating nearly 300,000 jobs, HADP addresses the socio-economic vulnerabilities that drive young people toward compulsive betting […]