Category: Kashmir

Reiterates Omar Abdullah–led Government’s commitment to equitable development of remote areas MENDHAR, NOVEMBER 17(PTK): Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several key development works aimed at strengthening civic infrastructure, boosting connectivity and promoting eco-tourism in the Mendhar region. The Minister…

Addresses 3-day National Workshop on ‘Leadership Programme for Women Managers in Higher Education’ at University of Kashmir SRINAGAR NOVEMBER 17(PTK): Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo addressed the three-day National Workshop on “Leadership Programme for Women Managers in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies” at University of Kashmir here today….

NOVEMBER 17(PTK): Association alleges profiling, eviction and intimidation of Kashmiri students across northern states; calls for a public reassurance from the Prime Minister to prevent further stigmatization. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday alleged that Kashmiri students across several northern states are facing profiling, eviction, and intimidation in the aftermath of the…

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 17(PTK):  A student‑led start‑up “M/s FaimFarms P Ltd” mentored under the SKUAST‑K Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (SKIIE) Centre Shalimar Srinagar has been awarded a Rs 5 lakh grant‑in‑aid by ICAR‑Pusa, New Delhi, in recognition of its promising and disruptive innovation in the Agriculture sector. The grant, sanctioned under ICAR’s support for youth‑led agricultural…

BANDIPORA, NOVEMBER 17(PTK):  Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Monday chaired a meeting at the Mini Secretariat to review the district’s preparedness under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized review of current ODOP to explore other unique and high-potential products which may better represent the district’s…

Celebrating Living Heritage of Craftsmanship as part of ‘Soulful Kashmir’   SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 17(PTK): Continuing its vigorous ‘Know Your Artisan’ campaign, Handicrafts and Handloom Department, is set to host a 3-day ‘Artisan Carnival’, a vibrant celebration of Kashmir’s timeless crafts and cultural legacy at the Chinar-draped Sher-e-Kashmir Park, here, from November 20 to 22. As…