Kashmir’s Humaira Mushtaq to rewrite history as first female racer in GT championship 2025
Srinagar, June 14, 2025 – In a historic milestone for Indian motorsports, Humaira Mushtaq, a 26-year-old from Jammu and Kashmir, is set to become the first female racer from the Kashmir Valley to compete in the prestigious GT Championship 2025. Hailing from Bathindi, Jammu, Humaira’s journey from a young go-kart enthusiast to a global racing […]
Mission YUVA: Transforming Jammu & Kashmir’s Youth into Entrepreneurs
Mission YUVA: Transforming Jammu & Kashmir’s Youth into Entrepreneurs Jammu, June 13, 2025 – Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan), launched under the inspiring slogan “Yuva Sapne, Nayi Ummidein” (Youth Dreams, New Hopes), is empowering the youth of Jammu and Kashmir through entrepreneurship, skill development, and career support. Unveiled by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on January 26, 2025, […]
LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Kathua Waterfront, unveils Urban Rejuvenation project
Kathua, June 9, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Kathua Waterfront, a transformative urban rejuvenation project, on Sunday, dedicating it to the residents of Kathua. Spanning a 1,200-meter stretch along the Kathua Canal in the heart of the city, this initiative is poised to redefine the urban landscape, stimulate the local economy, and […]
Abdul Majeed Larmi launches free bus service for women from Qazigund to Srinagar
Qazigund, Jammu & Kashmir, May 3, 2025 – In a significant move to empower women and enhance their mobility, Abdul Majeed Larmi, MLA from Anantnag West, flagged off a free government bus service exclusively for women on Friday, May 2, 2025, operating from Qazigund to Srinagar. The initiative, launched under the Jammu and Kashmir government’s […]
DC Poonch Vikas Kundal reviews NRLM progress, stresses SHG role in boosting rural income
Poonch, May 1, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in the district, with a strong focus on enhancing rural income generation through Self-Help Groups . The meeting, held to strategise the empowerment of rural communities, highlighted the pivotal […]
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 […]
Self Help Group women cultivating sustainable futures with UMEED in Kupwara
In the verdant valleys of Kupwara, women from marginalised communities are scripting a story of resilience and empowerment through Self-Help Groups under the UMEED scheme of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM). These groups are not only fostering financial independence but also cultivating sustainable futures by launching eco-friendly businesses and promoting community development. […]
Budgam’s Attiya Zehra sets record with 99.84 percentile in JEE, inspires Kashmiri girls
Budgam, April 20, 2025 – In a historic milestone, Attiya Zehra from Budgam has soared to new heights, clinching an extraordinary 99.84 percentile in the JEE Main, making her the top-scoring female candidate from Jammu & Kashmir. This stellar achievement not only sets a new record for Kashmiri girls but also marks a moment of […]
Women of Tral Appeal to LG: ‘We Learn, Earn & Support Our Families—Give Us ₹4000 Stipend to Do More”
Women of Tral Appeal to LG: ‘We Learn, Earn & Support Our Families—Give Us ₹4000 Stipend to Do More” This is a Handicrafts Centre in Gulab Bagh village in Tral, Jammu & Kashmir. We are learning Chain Stictch embrodery at the Centre. It is for one year but we want the course to go on […]
A Modest ₹1000 Is Empowering Tral Women with Skills, Respect & a Brighter Future in Carpet Weaving
A Modest ₹1000 Is Empowering Tral Women with Skills, Respect & a Brighter Future in Carpet Weaving This carpet centre in Tral has been running for two years. We give training to those eager to learn carpet weaving. Here all the girls have learnt the art and are now ready for working at home. These […]