Agriculture Deptt Kashmir celebrates (Thaejkaad) ‘Paddy Transplanting Day’
SRINAGAR, JUNE 14: The Agriculture Department Kashmir today celebrated (thaejkaad) Paddy transplanting day across the valley.The campaign was kick-started by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal from the central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. He also participated in the paddy transplantation activities in the farmer’s field at various places in the district.While interacting with the farmers of […]
People of all religions pray at the shrine of Aish Muqam for getting their wish come true
People come here on the day of Jumma to offer prayers at Aishmuqam, J&K. The shrine of Aish Muqam is located inside a deep cave situated on a hillock in Anantnag, a hundreds metre off the main road of Anantnag-Pahalgam. It is devoted to Sheikh Zian-Ud-Din Wali, a saint believed to have spiritual power. Every […]
Insha Mushtaq lost her sight but not her courage, successfully clears 12th exam
My name is Insha Mushtaq and I belong to a village in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. There have been a lot of challenges in my life. From 2016 till today so many problems I have faced but I did not lose hope. I did not want to lose courage, be independent and move […]
DC reviews implementation of Self-Employment Schemes in Rajouri district
RAJOURI, JUNE 13: Deputy Commissioner, Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of self-employment generation schemes in the district. The meeting took a detailed review about the employment generation under Mumkin, Tejaswini, PMEGP, DIC, KVIB, and other self-employment-oriented programs.The officers from the concerned departments provided the update on the status of coverage […]
Advisor Bhatnagar reviews performance, functioning of Polytechnic Colleges of J&K
SRINAGAR, JUNE 13: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, today held a detailed meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review performance and functioning of Polytechnic Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir.The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Skill Development Department (SDD), Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon; Director SDD, J&K, Sudershan Kumar, Principals of Polytechnic Colleges of […]
Atal Dulloo discusses sponsorship of projects under NABARD funding
SRINAGAR, JUNE 13: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat to review sponsorship of projects under NABARD funding.ACS had an overview of ongoing projects under NABARD in different departments. He also held detailed discussion regarding progress achieved, so far, on various projects in agriculture and allied […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviews arrangements ahead of Shri Amarnathji Yatra. Conducts on-site inspection of facilities at Chandanwari, Nunwan Base Camp.
ANANTNAG, JUNE 13: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited Pahalgam, today and reviewed the arrangements and ongoing works ahead of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, starting from 1st July.The Lt Governor conducted on-site inspection at Nunwan and Chandanwari Base Camps and reviewed ongoing works and logistics, lodging, health and other facilities that have been put in […]
Our vision is to develop one database for all residents of UT: J&k CS
SRINAGAR, JUNE 13: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today emphasised upon the officers of the IT Department to make it their goal to develop a master database for all purposes.Dr Mehta made these remarks while reviewing the functioning of IT Department and the impact of online services in the efficient delivery of services to […]
Anantnag’s local Muslim women joined Hindu wedding, sang Kashmiri songs and helped in chores
My elder brother who is a kashmiri Pandit got his two daughters married. Pran Nath Bhat’s two daughters Sakshi and Sheetu got married at Sirhama in district Anantnag. Muslim women from the neighbourhood joined the celebration and sang ‘wanwun’. They beat Tumbakhnari and sang traditional Kashmiri songs. Local Muslims not only celebrated the wedding but […]
Festival for YouTube creators held in Kashmir
This is for the first time that we are celebrating the YouTube Kashmir Festival. We are having a lot of fun. There is an art in every human being, said the host. This two-day event is celebrating the top 20 YouTube creators of Kashmir. Social media is the key and it depends how you use […]