Kashmir’s farmers brace for heatwave as paddy season takes root
In Kashmir, the paddy planting season has begun under the strain of an intense heatwave and prolonged dry spell, threatening farmers’ livelihoods. The India Meteorological Department recorded Srinagar’s temperature at 32.2°C and Qazigund at 33°C, 8.6 degrees above normal. In Ganderbal’s villages like Saloora, Arhama, and Tulmulla, irrigation canals are dry, borewells are inadequate, and […]
Panzath fish festival in Kashmir celebrates centuries-old tradition of fishing and spring conservation
Qazigund, May 18, 2025: The Panzath Fish Festival, a centuries-old tradition, was celebrated with fervor in Panzath village, Qazigund, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Hundreds of villagers gathered to honor the time-honored practice of fishing and protecting sacred springs, which serve as vital sources of irrigation and drinking water for over 25 […]
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, […]
DC Shopian flags off watershed yatra, launches plantation drive for environmental sustainability
SHOPIAN, FEBRUARY 20: Deputy Commissioner of Shopian, Shishir Gupta, flagged off the Watershed Yatra at the Mini-Secretariat Shopian and launched a plantation drive within the campus to promote sustainable environmental practices. The Watershed Yatra focuses on the conservation and harvesting of water sources, engaging local communities in these efforts. The initiative is funded by the […]