Self-Help Groups Turn Kashmir’s Women into “Lakhpati Didis”
From tailoring and saffron packaging to home bakeries, SHG scheme empowers thousands of women Srinagar: In the heart of Kashmir’s towns and villages, a quiet revolution is unfolding — led not by politicians or professionals, but by ordinary women. Thanks to the government’s Self-Help Group (SHG) scheme, thousands of women across the Valley are scripting […]
L-G asks officials to adopt 360-degree approach to dismantle terrorism in J-K
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday asked officials to adopt a 360-degree approach to dismantle terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir during a high-level meeting here to review the security situation in the Kashmir division. A spokesperson said the L-G asserted that officers should continuously assess the circumstances on the ground and remain prepared to […]
PM Modi, V-P congratulate ISRO on launch of heaviest communication satellite
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday congratulated ISRO scientists on the successful launch of the heaviest communication satellite from Indian soil. The prime minister’s remarks came soon after ISRO placed the 4,410 kg CMS-03 satellite in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) using an LVM-3 rocket. “Our space […]
CM Omar Abdullah flags off 2nd Edition of Kashmir Marathon
Leading from the front, CM completes his half marathon with aplomb SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off the second edition of the Kashmir Marathon from Polo View, Srinagar, marking a vibrant celebration of fitness, resilience and the indomitable spirit of Jammu and Kashmir. The race began at 6:00 AM from Polo View, with […]
Kashmir Marathon will be ‘major economic catalyst’ for tourism sector: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Kashmir Marathon will be a “major economic catalyst” for the Union Territory’s tourism sector. The remark came as Sinha felicitated the winners of this year’s marathon — the second edition of the international event launched last year. The full and half marathons — […]