Kashmiri Carpets Get a Makeover: Union Textiles Secretary Rolls Out Modern Looms
Modern looms, global design focus and upgraded testing labs announced to empower artisans and boost Kashmir’s craft legacy SRINAGAR: Union Textiles Secretary, Neelam Shami Rao, reiterated the Government’s commitment to promoting and reviving the unique craft of hand-knotted carpet weaving. She made these remarks while distributing Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms to artisans under the […]
Chief Secretary reviews functioning of DFCO
Calls for robust enforcement to safeguard public health SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the functioning of the Food Safety Wing of the Drug & Food Control Organisation (DFCO) in the wake of recent seizures of rotten meat in various parts of the J&K. The meeting was attended by […]
Tanishq Organizes an Exclusive Eid Celebration ‘Noor-e-Kashmir’
Srinagar: Tanishq, India’s largest jewelry retail brand from the House of Tata, hosted a memorable evening for its customers with its exclusive event, “Noor-e-Kashmir”, by Tanishq Srinagar -City Walk Mall, M.A Road. The celebration took place on 6th September 2025 at the iconic Taj Vivanta Dal View, Srinagar. The evening witnessed an overwhelming response, with […]
Floods devastate paddy crop in Pulwama, farmers suffer heavy Losses
Nearly 50% of paddy fields submerged, growers seek government intervention under NFSA Pulwama: Pulwama, often referred to as the “Rice Bowl of Kashmir” due to its extensive paddy cultivation, has been severely hit by the recent devastating floods, locals said Wednesday. According to official figures, around 16,500 hectares of land in the district are under […]
Drug module busted in Reasi, four held
Jammu: Police on Wednesday busted a drug peddling module and arrested four of its members in Reasi district, officials said. A police team stopped a car at Sool Kakryal area in the district during routine checking and recovered heroin from it, they said. The vehicle was being driven by Vikas Sharma, while three other persons, […]
Schools reopen in Jammu after fortnight-long rain-forced closure
Jammu: Schools reopened in the Jammu zone on Wednesday after being closed for the last fortnight due to heavy rain, floods, and landslides. Beginning on August 26, heavy rains pounded the region with such severity that many people lost their lives, and physical infrastructure went through massive damage. “Schools have reopened in the region today. […]
Demand for statehood: Sonam Wangchuk, Leh Apex Body sit on fast in Leh
New Delhi: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and the Leh Apex Body on Wednesday announced that they are starting a 35-day fast in Leh over their demands for Ladakh’s inclusion under the Constitution’s sixth schedule and statehood. At a press conference, which was preceded by an all-faith prayer service, Wangchuk, a climate activist, educator and Ramon […]
Rana visits flood-affected villages of Anantnag
Assures swift relief and rehabilitation ANANTNAG: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, conducted an extensive tour of several flood-affected villages in Anantnag to assess the damages caused by the recent heavy rains and floods. Accompanied by legislator Abdul Majeed Bhat, the Minister visited a series of worst-hit areas including […]
DC Pulwama reviews preparations for celebration of Sewa Parv
Spirit of Sewa Parv must reflect in every village, school, & institution of the district: Dr Basharat PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom chaired a meeting at the Administrative Complex to review arrangements for the celebration of ‘Sewa Parv’, being organised across the Union Territory from 17th September to 2nd October, 2025. At […]
Distt Kulgam braces up to observe Sewa Parv
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, chaired a meeting to review preparations for the observance of Sewa Parv, which will be celebrated across the district from September 17 to October 2, 2025. It was informed that the Sewa Parv, envisioned as a people’s movement will witness active participation from PRIs, civil society, educational […]
