Gurukul Katra’s Sanskrit film ‘Manovritti’ wins top prize at North Zone Youth Festival

Kashmir, November 7, 2025 A ten-minute Sanskrit short film produced entirely by students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Gurukul, Katra, was declared the best entry in the Educational Short Film category at the North Zone Youth Festival 2025.The festival concluded yesterday at Central Sanskrit University’s Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus, Ambala.Titled Manovritti, the film explores […]
Udhampur women light up Deepawali with Eco-friendly diyas

Udhampur , October 16,2025 – In a unique initiative promoting sustainability and women empowerment women at Gokul Godhaam in Udhampur are crafting eco- friendly cow dung diyas for the upcoming Deepawali festival . The initiative aligns with PM Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat , encouraging local artisans and self reliance . The handcrafted diyas […]
Fiza Fayaz shines at ISKA Awards with life-saving innovation

Kashmir, October 11, 2025 – She held no spotlight. Just passion, purpose, and persistence. And now the world knows her name – Fiza Fayaz. The young innovator from India, whose unyielding drive turned personal tragedy into global impact, stole the show at the prestigious International Star Kids Awards (ISKA) 2025, earning acclaim for her groundbreaking Intelligent […]
Sewa Parv Day 15: Rajouri unites in service and spirit

Rajouri, October 2, 2025 – As the nationwide #SewaParv campaign nears its culmination on October 2, Day 15 unfolded in #Rajouri with a vibrant tapestry of selfless service, echoing the timeless ethos of “Rakht Daan Maha Daan” (Blood Donation is the Greatest Gift). Under the visionary guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 16-day Sewa Parv […]
PM Narendra Modi celebrates handloom and handicraft revival in 126th Mann Ki Baat

Kashmir, September 28, 2025 – In the 126th episode of his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the transformative growth of India’s handloom and handicraft sector, emphasising the remarkable outcomes achieved through the fusion of tradition and innovation. Drawing parallels with the success of Khadi, PM Modi highlighted how modern approaches are […]
From Poonch to prominence: Zaibun Nissa’s Sukhan Nama redefines fashion

Poonch, September 10, 2025 — In an inspiring journey from the remote town of Poonch, Zaibun Nissa, a determined entrepreneur, has transformed her passion for fashion into a thriving clothing brand, Sukhan Nama. In a candid interview with Syed Sammar Mehdi, the visionary behind the brand shared her remarkable story of overcoming challenges, embracing innovation, and building a startup that resonates with women across Jammu and Kashmir and beyond.Zaibun, […]
LG Manoj Sinha advocates for sustainable, innovative education at JU Foundation Day

Srinagar, September 9, 2025 – Amid Jammu and Kashmir’s ongoing struggle with devastating floods and landslides, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called on the University of Jammu (JU) to integrate innovation and sustainability into its academic framework. Speaking at the university’s Foundation Day ceremony on Monday, Sinha urged students and faculty to lead efforts in addressing climate challenges while fostering environmentally conscious development.Delivering […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha highlights sustainability, innovation at Jammu University Foundation Day

JAMMU, September 08, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha delivered a compelling keynote address at the Foundation Day ceremony of the University of Jammu, emphasizing the integration of innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology in education to address climate challenges and contribute to Viksit Bharat.In his address, LG Sinha called upon the University to leverage modern innovation for conservation and to prepare students to tackle […]
‘Plastic Shahmaar’ exposes plastic pollution threat to River Kishanganga in Gurez

Srinagar, September 8, 2025: The short film Plastic Shahmaar (Plastic Monster), directed by Ajaz Dar , Marzia, Peerzada Shoaib, and Pakeeza Qureshi, has garnered attention for its powerful depiction of plastic pollution’s devastating effects on the River Kishanganga in Gurez, Jammu and Kashmir. Released on YouTube, the film sheds light on the environmental challenges facing this pristine […]
India submits bid to host 2030 commonwealth games in Ahmedabad

Kashmir, August 30, 2025: India has officially submitted its proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, marking a significant step toward bringing the prestigious multi-sport event back to the country after two decades. The formal bid was presented to Commonwealth Sport (formerly the Commonwealth Games Federation) in London by a delegation led […]