Army Chief visits Tangdhar eye camp, meets post-surgery patients
Kupwara , September 6,2026-Over two days in late September 2026, military surgeons worked inside an underground operating theatre in Tangdhar, a sector of Kupwara that sits uncomfortably close to the Line of Control and has a long history of shelling. By the time they finished, 220 people had undergone eye surgery — the bulk of […]
Turning wasteland into a thriving kitchen garden
Bhaderwah,September 25,2026– In a quiet corner of Bhaderwah, a patch of land once written off as unproductive wasteland has been transformed into a flourishing vegetable garden, thanks to the dedicated efforts of students and teachers at the Government Higher Secondary School, Beararu. The initiative, driven by the school’s Eco-Club, is a shining example of how […]
‘For me, it is homecoming: Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra at IFFJK
Srinagar, September 7, 2026–Acclaimed filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Monday described his participation in the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) as a deeply emotional homecoming, reflecting on his childhood and education in the Valley and urging local youth to have faith in their own talent. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of […]
The Srinagar teacher who turns waste into wisdom
Srinagar, September 6, 2026-In a government classroom in Soura, a suburb of Srinagar, empty bottles, torn cardboard, and discarded candy wrappers don’t go in the bin. They go into a lesson plan. That is the trademark of Dr Urfana Amin, a Master Grade Teacher at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Soura, whose unconventional, resourceful, and […]
NH-44: The lifeline connecting Kashmir with the rest of India
Srinagar, September 1,2026- National Highway 44 (NH-44) continues to serve as the lifeline connecting Kashmir with the rest of India, with improvements to the highway network increasingly being viewed as a catalyst for economic transformation across the Valley, embodying what many describe as the spirit of “Naya Kashmir, Badalta Kashmir” — a new and changing Kashmir. […]
From a Kupwara village to NEET success: Faisal Shabir’s story of grit and self-study
Kupwara, August 29,2026- From a small village in Kupwara to cracking the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in his very first attempt through self-study, Faisal Shabir has shown what determination and hard work can achieve, emerging as yet another proud story from what is increasingly being described as a “Naya” and “Badalta Kashmir.” A Journey […]
Kashmir’s Majid Magray leads India’s Mixed Disability Cricket Team to emphatic victory at Lord’s
Srinagar, August 28,2026-In a proud moment for Kashmir and its young sporting talent, Majid Magray led India’s Mixed Disability Cricket Team to a resounding 118-run victory at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, widely regarded as the Home of Cricket. The achievement has been celebrated across the Valley as a symbol of the region’s growing presence […]
Students tie rakhis on CRPF Jawans at Hiranagar, emotional moments mark Raksha Bandhan celebrations
Kathua, August 2026- On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, students of Bharati Vidya Mandir School tied rakhis on the wrists of CRPF personnel at the CRPF Group Centre in Hiranagar, embracing the jawans as their brothers in a gesture that left many personnel visibly moved. A Heartwarming Celebration The event, organised at the CRPF Group Centre, […]
Indian Army Romeo Force medical camp brings healthcare to Surankote
Poonch, August 25,2026-The Indian Army Romeo Force medical camp held in the Surankote area of Poonch district brought essential healthcare services directly to local residents living in one of the district’s more remote and hilly belts. The initiative saw Army doctors and medical staff travel to villagers who often face significant hurdles in reaching formal […]
Tourists enjoy Shikara rides on Dal Lake in Srinagar
Srinagar, August 24, 2026- Dal Lake Srinagar witnessed a steady flow of tourists on Monday as visitors enjoyed leisurely shikara rides across the picturesque waters, taking in the scenic beauty of the Kashmir Valley. Tourists were seen enjoying leisurely shikara rides on the picturesque Dal Lake in Srinagar on Monday, in what remains one of […]