New NH-444 highway: Srinagar to Qazigund via Budgam to boost Kashmir’s connectivity
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 — In a landmark development for Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has greenlit the construction of National Highway 444 (NH-444), a 63-km corridor connecting Srinagar to Qazigund via Budgam and Pulwama. The ambitious project, featuring a 4-lane flyover from Nirman Complex Barzulla to Humhama Airport […]
Pulwama farmer shifts from almonds to climate-smart paddy on Karewa highland
Pulwama, June 24, 2025 — In a groundbreaking agricultural feat, Shabir Ahmad, a farmer from Renzipora village in Pulwama, South Kashmir, has transformed two kanals of Karewa highland—traditionally used for almond and saffron cultivation—into a thriving paddy field. By harnessing solar-powered irrigation through a government-subsidised scheme, Ahmad has introduced climate-smart farming to the dry, elevated […]
Twin Sisters from Lajura, Pulwama shine in NEET 2025, inspiring J&K
In a remarkable achievement, twin sisters Tabinda Saeed and Touba Saeed from Lajura village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district have qualified for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025, showcasing the power of determination and hard work. Their success has brought pride to their community and serves as an inspiration for young girls […]
Kashmir’s cherry harvest brings seasonal buzz to valley
Kashmir’s cherry orchards are abuzz with activity as the 2025 cherry harvest season kicks into high gear, bringing a vibrant seasonal energy to the valley. Farmers in regions like Ganderbal, Shopian, and Pulwama are reaping the rewards of favorable weather and advanced horticultural techniques, resulting in a bountiful yield of the valley’s prized cherries, the […]
Encounter in Tral: Forces clash with terrorists in Awantipora
Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, May 15, 2025 – A fierce gunbattle erupted in Nader, Tral, Awantipora, Pulwama district, on Thursday morning during a joint cordon and search operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF. Launched based on specific intelligence inputs, the operation, codenamed OP NADER, saw vigilant troops detect suspicious activity. […]
Kashmiri woman transforms personal tragedy into hope, offering free education to Pulwama children
Pulwama, May 11, 2025 – In the heart of a Pulwama village, 26-year-old Ayesha Mir has turned her personal grief into a beacon of hope for children in Kashmir. After losing her brother to the region’s decades-long conflict, Ayesha has channeled her pain into purpose, offering free lessons in mathematics, science, and English to over […]
Shabnam Sidiq: A nomad girl from Tral defies odds to excel in 12th board exams
Tral,May 1, 2025 – In a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination, Shabnam Sidiq, a young girl from the tribal community in Panner, Tral, has scored an impressive 463 out of 500 marks in her 12th board examinations in the Arts stream. Living in a tent in Kathwad, without access to coaching or modern educational […]
Pahalgam rises: A valley of resilience after the storm
Srinagar, April 30, 2025 – Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir’s cherished tourism gem, is steadily reclaiming its vibrancy following the horrific terror attack on April 22, 2025, that killed 26 people, including 25 tourists and a local pony rider, in Baisaran Valley. The tragedy, one of the deadliest in Kashmir’s recent history, initially shattered the town’s […]
Junaid Ahmad: A soul of service
PULWAMA, April 30, 2025— As dawn breaks over Pingalgam in Pulwama, 24-year-old Junaid Ahmad steps into his barn, moving carefully to milk his cows and feed his livestock. This quiet routine begins a day driven by an unwavering commitment to family and community. For Junaid, life is a testament to love, duty, and selflessness. The […]
Empowered by Craft: Pulwama Women Find Joy, Skill & Independence at Sozni Training Centre
Empowered by Craft: Pulwama Women Find Joy, Skill & Independence at Sozni Training Centre These patterns are created for the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, said a man at the Training Centre in Pulwama. We have been working here for one year we come to the centre at 10 am and leave by 3.30 pm, said […]