Farming driving change in Kupwara border villages
Kupwara, May 15,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday emphasized the importance of agricultural transformation in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, stating that strengthening farming infrastructure, irrigation facilities, and market access is essential for ensuring long-term prosperity in rural regions like Kupwara. During his visit to Trehgam in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the Lieutenant […]
Kulgam youth launches PMEGP vermicompost unit, creates 20 jobs
Kulgam, March 25,2026- In a notable example of grassroots entrepreneurship, a young entrepreneur from Kulgam, Syed Imdad Hyder, has established a vermicompost production unit under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme, creating employment opportunities for around 20 local residents. The eco-friendly initiative focuses on producing organic manure through vermicomposting, promoting sustainable agricultural practices while reducing […]
Fearless at 70: Srinagar woman creates wild valley foods empire
Srinagar, November 23,2025: At the age of 70, Anisa Bilal, a retired government school teacher from Sanat Nagar, Srinagar, has turned entrepreneur by launching her own organic food venture, Wild Valley Foods, inspiring many with the message that age is no barrier to pursuing one’s passion. Anisa, who holds a B.Ed and an MA in […]