Google India for digital push in Jammu And Kashmir
SRINAGAR, JULY 25: In a major push towards youth empowerment and digital transformation in Jammu & Kashmir, Satish Sharma, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, held a key meeting today with top executives from Google India. The Minister met Ashish Wattal, Country Director, Google India, and […]
Kashmir’s lavender season in full bloom: profitable farming, fragrant fields, and a push from CSIR aroma mission
As lavender season sweeps through the picturesque Kashmir Valley, vast fields turn into waves of purple, and the air becomes heavy with the soothing scent of fresh blooms. In Sirhama village, located about 55 kilometers south of Srinagar, workers are busy harvesting this vibrant crop that has become synonymous with rural prosperity in the region. […]
Empowering women of South Kashmir: ESDC Balapur marks a milestone in skill development
South Kashmir, July 2025:In a significant stride towards women empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir, the Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Centre Balapur, established on 22 July 2020, has become a catalyst for change in the lives of women from Shopian and Pulwama districts. Dedicated to fostering self-reliance, skill enhancement, and economic independence, the centre is run […]
PAI 2.0 workshops achieve milestone success across J&K
Jammu & Kashmir, July 2025: The Panchayat Accountability Index 2.0 workshops conducted across Jammu and Kashmir have achieved remarkable success, ensuring maximum coverage and high-quality compliance through robust monitoring mechanisms. This large-scale capacity-building initiative, aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, saw active participation and coordination at all levels of the Panchayati Raj framework. The Assistant Commissioner […]
Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary assigned additional charge as Civil Aviation Commissioner
Srinagar, July 16, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has appointed Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, IAS (AGMUT:2009), as the Civil Aviation Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir, assigning him additional responsibilities to streamline the region’s aviation sector. This decision, announced via an official order from the General Administration Department (GAD), entrusts Dr. Choudhary with overseeing critical […]
DC Srinagar reviews panchayat ghar work, urges timely completion
Srinagar, July 15, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing construction of Panchayat Ghars across the district, emphasizing the need for timely completion to enhance rural governance and facilitate local communities. The meeting, held at the DC Office Complex, focused on assessing progress under the Revamped Rashtriya […]
Embroidery Weaves Hope for Girls in a Struggling Village
In a remote village where job opportunities are scarce and traditional crafts are fading, one woman’s vision has transformed embroidery into a lifeline for dozens of young girls. Through skill, determination, and a commitment to preserving cultural heritage, she has created a sustainable path forward for her community.Reviving Tradition, Creating OpportunityIn a small village in […]
Embroidery weaves hope for girls in a struggling village
In a remote village where job opportunities are scarce and traditional crafts are fading, one woman’s vision has transformed embroidery into a lifeline for dozens of young girls. Through skill, determination, and a commitment to preserving cultural heritage, she has created a sustainable path forward for her community.Reviving Tradition, Creating OpportunityIn a small village in […]
Massive Infrastructure Push for Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, July 7, 2025 – In a significant boost to the development trajectory of Jammu & Kashmir, the Government of India has approved infrastructure projects worth a staggering ₹10,637 crore, marking a decisive step towards the region’s economic revitalization and connectivity enhancement. This major investment is expected to transform the infrastructure landscape of the Union […]
Heartfelt interaction with Lakhpati Didis in Srinagar: A brother’s promise
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, July 4, 2025 – Union Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan engaged in a warm and heartfelt conversation with the women of Jammu & Kashmir at the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan held in Khonmoh, Srinagar. Emphasizing women’s economic empowerment, he presented himself not as a minister but as a brother among […]