JKRLM’s Umeed project boosts women’s livelihoods in Kupwara under DAY-NRLM framework
Kupwara, July 22, 2025: In a continued push toward inclusive rural development, a livelihood initiative has been launched in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) under the Umeed Project. The program is part of a broader effort to uplift women from economically marginaliSed communities through sustainable livelihood opportunities and self-reliance. The […]
Kupwara police and GDC Tangdar organise debate & quiz on drug awareness
Kupwara, July 16, 2025: In a significant step toward combating the drug menace, the District Police Kupwara, in collaboration with Government Degree College (GDC) Tangdar, organized a Debate and Quiz Competition on Drug Addiction Awareness at the college auditorium. The event aimed to educate and empower students to take a stand against drug abuse and […]
Mobile schools bring education to nomadic children in Jammu and Kashmir’s remote mountains
In the rugged mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, mobile schools are tackling geography, poverty, and tradition to educate nomadic children. These seasonal educational centers, like the 46 established in Kupwara in 2022, follow migratory patterns, setting up portable classrooms to teach reading, writing, and mathematics to children of shepherds and herders. Challenge Description Impact Geography […]
Sakina Itoo dedicates buses to five Kashmir degree colleges under J&K bank CSR initiative
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 – Minister for Health, Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Higher Education, Sakina Itoo, alongside Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, dedicated five buses to Government Degree Colleges in Kupwara, Sopore, Tangmarg, DH Pora, and Tulail, aiming to enhance educational access for students in remote areas of Kashmir. The flagging-off ceremony […]
Nagriwari: Kupwara’s hidden gem beckons with orchards, forests, and family fun
KUPWARA, June 12, 2025 — Nestled in the heart of Kupwara district, Nagwari is emerging as a hidden gem for families and nature enthusiasts seeking a serene escape in Jammu and Kashmir. This picturesque spot, surrounded by lush orchards and dense forests, offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, ample amenities, and kid-friendly activities, making […]
History Made! | Kashmir’s New Era Begins | J&K LG Manoj Sinha Hails Modi’s Mega Projects
History Made! | Kashmir’s New Era Begins | J&K LG Manoj Sinha Hails Modi’s Mega Projects Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the iconic Chenab Bridge, Anji rail bridge and Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project and flagged off Vande Bharat Trains, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj […]
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma briefs J&K LG Manoj Sinha on J&K security Post-Pahalgam Attack
Srinagar, May 14, 2025 – Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today to provide a detailed briefing on the current security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. Accompanied by Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, GoC 15 Corps, Lt Gen Sharma outlined recent developments and key aspects of […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah pledges more bunkers for Tangdhar’s border safety
Tangdhar, May 13, 2025- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Tangdhar in Kupwara district to inspect community bunkers, vital shelters for residents near the Line of Control . “These structures are a lifeline during times of crisis,” Abdullah declared. “We will ensure the construction of more such safe spaces to protect and support our people living […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah visits cross-border shelling-affected areas in Kupwara
Kupwara, May 13, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Kupwara district today to assess the impact of recent cross-border shelling by Pakistan, which has left homes, religious sites, and public infrastructure in ruins. The visit comes as the region reels from escalated tensions following India’s Operation Sindoor, a targeted strike against […]
J&K schools in non-border areas to reopen tomorrow border areas on hold
Srinagar, May 12, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government announced that all schools and colleges in non-border districts of the Union Territory will reopen on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following a week-long closure due to heightened India-Pakistan tensions. The decision comes after a US-mediated ceasefire, effective from 5 PM on May 10, restored tentative […]