31 women complete beauty and entrepreneurship training at SBI-RSETI Reasi
Reasi, June 23,2026- In a significant step towards women empowerment and self-employment, the State Bank of India Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI-RSETI), Reasi, successfully concluded a 35-day Junior Beauty Practitioner training programme, benefiting 31 women from different parts of the district. The skill development initiative was designed to equip participants with professional beauty and […]
Basohli Pashmina gains global recognition, empowers artisans
Kathua, June 18,2026- Basohli Pashmina, one of Jammu and Kashmir’s most treasured handloom products, is steadily gaining recognition in national and international markets, emerging as a symbol of luxury, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage. Renowned for its exceptional softness, intricate artistry, and centuries-old weaving traditions, Basohli Pashmina is not only preserving the region’s rich legacy but […]
UMEED opens new Sales outlet in Kathua, empowering rural women entrepreneurs across J&K
Kathua, June 17,2026- In a significant step towards strengthening women-led entrepreneurship and rural livelihoods, UMEED, the flagship rural livelihood programme of Jammu & Kashmir, inaugurated a new sales outlet at Dayalachak in Kathua district. The newly established outlet will serve as a dedicated platform for rural women entrepreneurs to showcase, market, and sell products manufactured […]
Udhampur woman builds successful organic spice brand with government support
Udhampur, June 14,2026- Avilasha Salaria, a woman entrepreneur from Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, has emerged as a successful business owner by establishing and expanding her organic spice manufacturing venture with support from a government horticulture scheme. Starting with a vision to promote quality organic products and generate local employment, Salaria launched her spice manufacturing […]
JKEDI Kishtwar empowers women entrepreneurs
Kishtwar, June 2- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute organised an awareness programme in Kishtwar to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among women. The programme witnessed participation of more than 30 women, who were sensitised about various opportunities in entrepreneurship and skill-based livelihood generation. Officials briefed the participants on Central and Union Territory-level schemes, including […]
Kathua’s Anjali Devi joins ITBP Women Team in Everest Summit Feat
Kathua, May 25,2026- In a historic achievement for the nation, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force’s first-ever all-women expedition team successfully scaled Mount Everest, marking a major milestone in India’s mountaineering and women empowerment journey. Among the members of the expedition was Anjali Devi from Kathua, whose accomplishment has brought immense pride to Jammu and […]
J&K’s Shreya Gupta selected to represent India at Senior Women’s Sabre World Cup in Peru
Kashmir, May 22,2026-Another proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir as talented sabre fencer Shreya Gupta has been selected to represent India at the Senior Women’s Sabre World Cup scheduled to be held in Peru from May 22 to 24, 2026. Shreya’s selection marks a major achievement for the Union Territory and reflects the growing presence […]
Jammu and Kashmir intensifies anti-drug drive, LG Manoj Sinha says major crackdown underway
Srinagar, May 22,2026- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that the administration has intensified its fight against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking in the Union Territory, with a focused campaign aimed at dismantling supply chains, increasing awareness, and strengthening rehabilitation efforts. Speaking on the ongoing anti-drug campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, the […]
BSF organises Volleyball Tournament in Rajouri to promote sports and drug-free youth culture
Rajouri, May 22,2026- The Border Security Force (BSF), in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), is organising a district-level volleyball tournament in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir under the Spandan – Sport for Peace and Development across the Nation initiative. The three-day tournament has brought together young athletes from across the district, […]
Umeed-Ka-Zaika cafe in Kulgam emerges as symbol of women empowerment and self-reliance
Kulgam, May 22,2026- “Umeed-Ka-Zaika,” a canteen-cum-café operated by women under the UMEED-NRLM scheme, is emerging as a shining example of self-reliance, women empowerment, and grassroots entrepreneurship in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The initiative, launched under the UMEED–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), is providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to local women by enabling them to manage and […]