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A spectacular Independence Day celebration by Indian Army Dagger Division with Students and Border Villagers at Kaman Aman Setu marks India’s 80th Independence Day!

Citizen Reporter IndiaAugust 16, 2026August 16, 202604 mins

Uri: The Indian Army, under Chinar Corps and Dagger Division, celebrated the 80th Independence Day at Kaman Aman Setu, Uri, with enthusiastic participation of school students, teachers, Numberdars and local villagers from the border areas. The celebrations highlighted the spirit of patriotism, national unity and the strong bond between the Armed Forces and border communities….

Civic Research and Development Foundation Organises “Mera Watan, Mera Chaman” Patriotic Programme at Iqbal Memorial Institute, Trehgam

Citizen Reporter IndiaAugust 15, 2026August 15, 202605 mins

Shahid Peer Trehgam: As part of the ongoing celebrations marking 80 years of independence, a special programme titled “My Watan Mera Chaman” was jointly organised today by Iqbal Memorial Institute and the Civic Research and Development Foundation at Trehgam, Kupwara. The programme aimed to promote patriotism, national unity, awareness about the freedom struggle and the…

Statehood restoration democratic right of J&K people: CM Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani

Citizen Reporter IndiaAugust 15, 202602 mins

Shahid Peer Kupwara : Chief Minister’s Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Saturday reiterated that restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is a democratic right of its people, asserting that the mandate received through elections must be respected and honoured. Addressing a gathering in Kupwara after hoisting the National Flag on the occasion of the…

Shakeela: Building a Thriving Enterprise Through Determination and Opportunity

Citizen Reporter IndiaAugust 14, 2026August 14, 202603 mins

Shakeela, a 33-year-old entrepreneur from Lal Bazar, Srinagar, is a remarkable example of how determination, courage, and the right opportunities can transform challenges into success. Married to Mr. Javaid Ahmad Khan, a driver from Manigah, Kupwara, and a mother of two, Shakeela was determined to contribute to her family’s financial stability. After a brief experience…

CCF Kashmir Visits Kamraj Forest Division to Review Development Works and Forest Protection

Citizen Reporter IndiaAugust 11, 202605 mins

Pirzada Shahid Kupwara: Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF), Kashmir, Shri Irfan Rasool Wani, IFS, today undertook a field visit to Kamraj Forest Division to review ongoing infrastructure, eco-development and other developmental works, besides assessing the overall forest protection scenario in the Division. The visit commenced with an inspection of the Harwan Eco-Park in Harwan Block…

Where Goats, Grasslands and Generations Meet: Changthang’s Nomadic Festival Preserves Culture and Livelihoods

Citizen Reporter IndiaAugust 11, 2026August 11, 202608 mins

Pir Azhar U Din KORZOK, LADAKH | August 10, 2026 At Korzok, beside the blue waters of Tso Moriri, the traditional life of Ladakh’s Changpa nomadic community took centre stage as the Changthang Nomadic Festival brought together herders, local residents and visitors on August 9 and 10. Held in the high-altitude Changthang region of eastern…

Three New Digital Service Centres Bring Government Services Closer to Residents of Border Villages in J&K’s Keran

Citizen Reporter IndiaAugust 10, 2026August 10, 202602 mins

Raja Saleem Khan KUPWARA, J&K 10 August: Residents of three border villages in Keran will now be able to access a range of government and digital services closer to home with the establishment of three new Common Service Centres (CSCs). The centres have been established in Gram Panchayats Mundiyan-A, Mundiyan and Pathroo as part of…

From Village Concerns to Collective Action: 30 Women Leaders Trained in Varanasi

Citizen Reporter IndiaAugust 9, 202603 mins

Rabia Ahad Uttar Pradesh: 09 August: When women come together to understand their rights, identify problems in their communities and learn how to raise those issues collectively, a village-level support system begins to take shape. This was the focus of a one-day meeting and training programme organised by Nazar Ekta Foundation at its Cholapur office,…

Van Dhan Programme Connects Tribal Producers with Value Addition and Markets Across Country

Citizen Reporter IndiaAugust 9, 202603 mins

Raja Saleem Khan New Delhi: The Government of India has sanctioned 4,172 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) across the country, covering approximately 12.48 lakh tribal members, under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM). According to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, 2,817 VDVKs have been reported operationalised, with reported sales of ₹1,582.99 crore. The Van…

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION Nazar Ekta Foundation – Cholapur Block

Citizen Reporter IndiaMarch 10, 202603 mins

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Nazar Ekta Foundation organised a grand program on 10 March 2026 at the Campus, Cholapur, Varanasi. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 450 women and girls, making the celebration vibrant and dignified. The program was honoured by the presence of several distinguished guests including the Principal of…