LG Manoj Sinha Highlights Operation Drishti’s Vision-Restoring Service in J&K
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the closing ceremony of the 11th Mega Eye Surgical Camp under Operation Drishti in Srinagar, highlighting the dedicated efforts of the Indian Army and Armed Forces medical teams in bringing advanced eye care to people in Jammu and Kashmir. Across the Srinagar and Tangdhar camps, medical teams performed a total […]
Women’s Cricket Tournament concludes in Handwara
Handwara, October 7,2026– Government Girls Higher Secondary School Handwara emerged champions in the women’s T-10 cricket tournament, defeating Monarch Secondary School in the final played at DPL Kulangam. The eight-day event concluded with a formal closing ceremony attended by officials, educationists, coaches, parents and a large gathering of spectators. The tournament brought together teams from […]
LG Manoj Sinha attends closing of 11th Mega Eye Surgical Camp under Operation Drishti; 364 surgeries restore vision
Srinagar, September 30,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the closing ceremony of the 11th Mega Eye Surgical Camp under Operation Drishti, the Indian Army’s eye-care initiative in Jammu and Kashmir. LG Sinha saluted the courage of the Indian Army and the doctors of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), who performed 364 vision-restoring surgeries […]
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 […]
Edu Fest Kupwara 2026: Empowering J&K’s youth through education and opportunity
Kashmir, September 17,2026-The Indian Army’s Edu Fest Kupwara 2026 is a meaningful initiative aimed at helping students in Jammu & Kashmir discover new opportunities in education, competitive examinations, scholarships and higher studies. For a young student, choosing a career and finding the right educational path can often be confusing. There are numerous competitive examinations, scholarship […]
Indian Army’s Free Medical Camp Brings Healthcare to Remote Kupwara Villages
People are arriving happily; there has been a queue since morning, and the sick are availing themselves of the benefits of the Kupwara health care camp, said a village man. The Kupwara medical and veterinary camp was organised in Bandi Ground, Manabal in an open space where a large number of people could arrive easily […]
Paddy planting in full swing across Kupwara; 16,000 hectares under cultivation
Kupwara, June 15,2026-Paddy transplantation is underway on a large scale across Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, with nearly 16,000 hectares of land being brought under cultivation during the ongoing agricultural season. Farmers across the district have intensified field operations, taking advantage of favourable weather conditions and adequate water availability to complete paddy sowing within […]
Smart learning enters Kupwara border villages
Kupwara, May 15,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday visited Trehgam in Kupwara district under the Vibrant Village Programme and inaugurated several development initiatives aimed at transforming border villages through modern education, sports infrastructure, and community-focused growth. The visit marked another significant step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen infrastructure and improve living standards […]
From border town to national turf: Kupwara’s young star shines
Kupwara, February 12,2026- In a proud and historic moment for north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, young hockey player Hanan Nazir has become the first boy from the region to represent Jammu & Kashmir at the Under-14 National School Hockey Championship. The achievement marks a significant milestone for the district, highlighting the emergence of grassroots talent from […]
Government launches helicopter service for remote areas of Kupwara and Bandipora
Srinagar, January 23,2026- In a significant move to improve connectivity in the Kupwara and Bandipora districts, the Jammu & Kashmir government has launched a dedicated helicopter service for residents of remote and hard-to-reach areas. The initiative aims to facilitate faster travel, emergency services, and better access to administrative and healthcare facilities. The helicopter service will […]