Simari, India’s first polling booth village, illuminated with full electrification
Kupwara, April 15, 2025 – In the heart of north Kashmir’s Karnah Valley, where the Line of Control carves a stark divide, lies Simari—a village of quiet resilience and historic significance. Known as India’s first polling booth, Simari has long symbolized the nation’s democratic spirit. Now, for the first time since Independence, every home in […]
Sakeena Itoo visits Kupwara to condole families of students killed in tragic road accident
Kupwara, April 13, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir’s Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo, visited the Kalaroos and Sogam areas of Kupwara district today to express heartfelt condolences to the families of young students who lost their lives in a tragic road accident this morning. The incident, which occurred […]
Sharda temple in Teetwal sees influx of Kashmiri pandits and curious locals
Teetwal, April 07, 2025 – The Sharda Temple near the Line of Control in Teetwal, Kashmir, welcomed its first group of Kashmiri Pandit pilgrims from Handwara , alongside visitors from Bangalore and Mumbai, marking a significant moment for the recently revived spiritual site. Situated in the Kupwara district along the banks of the Kishanganga River, […]
Over 28,000 women in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh thrive through government empowerment schemes
Srinagar, April 5, 2025 – The Government of India’s women empowerment schemes have uplifted over 28,000 women in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, paving the way for stronger, more resilient communities, according to the Ministry of Women and Child Development. These initiatives, focused on fostering financial independence, education, and skill development, are driving transformative change […]
Zarla winter festival inaugurated with free ski training and cultural events
Kupwara, April 2, 2025 – The much-anticipated Zarla Winter Festival was inaugurated by the 7 Rashtriya Rifles in the picturesque town of Karnah, Kupwara. This three-day celebration aims to showcase the region’s rich cultural heritage while promoting winter sports among locals and tourists. The festival kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony, featuring traditional Kashmiri […]
Kupwara DC Ms. Ayushi Sudan disburses Rs 10.05 crore in educational assistance to construction workers
Kupwara, March 22, 2025 – In a significant step towards supporting the welfare of construction workers, Ms. Ayushi Sudan, Deputy Commissioner of Kupwara, disbursed educational assistance worth Rs 10.05 crore to 19,903 registered construction workers under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board scheme. The initiative, aimed at bolstering educational opportunities for the children […]
J&K’s first female football coach: Nadiya Nighat is inspiring over 300 female footballers
J&K’s first female football coach: Nadiya Nighat is inspiring over 300 female footballers. When I started playing football I was just one girl among 47 boys. I had to adjust and make a lot of changes and be like a boy to gel with the boys, said 28-year-old Nadiya Nighat, a female football coach in […]
Skill development programme launched in Kupwara
Kupwara I March 13, 2025 – In a significant step towards nurturing the next generation of agricultural innovators, Government Degree College Kupwara, in collaboration with the Agriculture Department, has launched a Skill Development Programme aimed at equipping students with essential agri-business skills and opening doors to rewarding career opportunities in farming. The initiative, which kicked […]
J&K: Kupwara Entrepreneur Establishes District’s First Trout Feed Mill, Boosting Local Aquaculture
The Fisheries Department here in Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir encouraged us to produce feed for the trout fish, said a man in Kupwara. There was no feed mill here in this district. Earlier we used to go to Shopian, Baramulla and Srinagar and from there we used to procure fish feed. We had […]
26 Civil Society Lalpora Lolab, Kupwara, leads mega sanitation drive to promote cleanliness
Cleanliness is not just a habit; it’s a cornerstone of a healthy and thriving society. In the serene Lolab Valley of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, a remarkable movement unfolded when 26 Civil Society Lalpora Lolab took the lead in a mega sanitation drive to promote cleanliness. Spearheaded by Swachhata Ambassador Dr. Mudasir Akbar Shah, […]