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Kashmir Ahead

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 […]

Jal Jeevan Mission advances in Kupwara: Over 1.29 lakh households gain water access

Srinagar, April 30, 2025 – Mission Director of Jal Jeevan Mission J&K, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, chaired a review meeting yesterday to assess the progress of JJM implementation in Kupwara district, emphasising the urgent need to accelerate water supply projects. The meeting, held in Srinagar, revealed significant strides in providing Functional Household Tap Connections to rural […]

Self Help Group women cultivating sustainable futures with UMEED in Kupwara

In the verdant valleys of Kupwara, women from marginalised communities are scripting a story of resilience and empowerment through Self-Help Groups under the UMEED scheme of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM). These groups are not only fostering financial independence but also cultivating sustainable futures by launching eco-friendly businesses and promoting community development. […]

Sakeena Itoo: Voices, villages, and vision

Srinagar, April 15, 2025- Sakeena Itoo, Jammu and Kashmir’s Minister for Health, Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, continues to prioritise direct public engagement, meeting scores of delegations and individuals daily at the Civil Secretariat. Her office has become a hub for addressing grievances, with citizens from across the region seeking her intervention on issues […]

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 […]

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