J&K Thang-Ta team secures 1 Gold, 2 Silver medals at 68th National School Games in Manipur
Jammu, April 18, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Thang-Ta team has brought pride to the Union Territory by clinching one gold and two silver medals at the 68th National School Games held in Imphal, Manipur, from April 7 to 12, 2025. The team’s stellar performance in the U-19 boys and girls Thang-Ta events secured […]
Ayushi Sudan leads Kupwara to Prime Minister’s Award for excellence in public administration 2024
Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, April 18, 2025 – Kupwara district has earned the distinguished Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024, recognized for its outstanding achievements in the Holistic Development of Districts category. The award will be presented by the Prime Minister of India during the Civil Services Day event on April 21, […]
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 […]
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 […]