14-year-old Sheeba Ashraf from Kokernag pens philosophical urdu work
Kokernag , January 13,2026 -At just 14 years of age, Sheeba Ashraf, a young student from Kokernag in Anantnag district, is already making her mark in the literary world by shaping profound ideas through words. Demonstrating remarkable intellectual maturity, she has authored a philosophical book in Urdu that creatively blends poetry and prose. Her work […]
Pahalgam sparkles under season’s first snowfall
Pahalgam, October 7, 2025 – The scenic valley of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district awoke to the season’s first snowfall today, blanketing houses, trees, and surrounding landscapes in a fresh layer of white, signaling an early onset of winter in the region. Fresh snow was also reported in nearby Aru Valley, delighting locals […]
Twin girls plea: Invite PM Narendra Modi to Kashmir for flood aid
Anantnag, 21 September 2025 – In a poignant moment that resonated across social media, eight-year-old twin sisters Zainab and Zaiba from the flood-hit Kokernag area in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district extended a heartfelt invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the valley. The duo, capturing the innocence of childhood amid tragedy, urged the Prime Minister […]
J&K Police win 127 Gallantry medals; LG Sinha hails bravery
Srinagar, August 15, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Police (J&K Police) have achieved a historic milestone, securing 127 Jammu & Kashmir Police Medals for Gallantry (JKPMG) on Independence Day 2025, the highest number of gallantry awards conferred on any police force in India this year. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced that the […]
Visually impaired sisters from Anantnag village defy odds to excel in class 12 exams
Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, May 3, 2025 – In a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination, two visually impaired sisters from a remote village in Anantnag’s Kokernag area have overcome significant challenges to secure first division in the CBSE Class 12 board examinations 2025. Their remarkable academic success, announced with the anticipated CBSE results in […]
Dramatic weather grips Sinthan top, Kokernag, as snowfall transforms South Kashmir
Kokernag, April 19, 2025: Fresh snowfall blanketed Sinthan Top, the iconic mountain pass in South Kashmir’s Kokernag region, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, turning its alpine landscape into a stunning winter vista. The dramatic weather event, fueled by a potent Western Disturbance, brought heavy snow to the 3,748-meter-high pass, leading to the temporary closure of […]
Anantnag’s apple orchards blossom into a spring tourism hotspot in Kashmir
Anantnag, April 12, 2025– As spring sweeps across the Kashmir Valley, Anantnag’s apple orchards are transforming into a vibrant tapestry of pink and white blossoms, drawing tourists from across India and beyond. The annual blossom phase of the region’s famed fruit trees has turned these sprawling orchards into a seasonal magnet, offering a breathtaking spectacle […]
J&K’s Kokernag Becomes Centre of Excellence in Tulip Bulb Production, Aims for Mass-Scale Farming
J&K’s Kokernag Becomes Centre of Excellence in Tulip Bulb Production, Aims for Mass-Scale Farming Mountain Crop Research Station (MCRS) Sagam, Kokernag, Jammu & Kashmir is now renamed as Centre of Excellence in Tulip Bulb Production. Dr Mahmood at the Centre of Excellence in Tulip Bulb Production said the main goal of the station is tulip […]
NABARD launches Food Processing Skill Training at Anantnag
ANANTNAG, JUNE 08: NABARD has launched a 30 days Skill Development Programme (SDP) for 30 females from Kokernag sub-division of District Anantnag.The programme was inaugurated by Deputy General Manager NABARD, Surinder Singh in presence of District Development Manager NABARD Rouf Zargar.The training will focus on processing the fallen apple and vegetable towards the value addition […]
Press Communique
SRINAGAR, MAY 17: A joint delegation of All Sikh Minority Employees Association and All Employees Joint Association Kashmir (M) led by its President Ms Jagmeet Kour Bali called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, today.Subsequently, several delegations including Advocates from Kashmir headed by Advocate Shafiq Ahmad Shah; civil society members and residents […]