Kashmir well-stocked with essentials amid weather disruptions, says Divisional Commissioner
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, on Monday allayed fears of shortages in the Kashmir Valley, confirming an ample supply of essential commodities, including LPG, diesel, and petrol, despite recent landslides and road closures. The announcement underscores the J&K administration’s efforts to ensure stability and public confidence during a challenging […]
Massive landslide at Zojila Pass blocks Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – A massive landslide struck the India Gate area of Zojila Pass on Sunday, April 20, 2025, severely disrupting traffic on the strategic Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road, a critical lifeline connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh. The landslide, which collapsed a large section of hillside, blocked the National Highway 1 route, stranding commuters and […]
Srinagar’s iconic Tulip Garden to close for public from April 24
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest tulip garden and a premier tourist attraction in Srinagar, will close to the public from the evening of April 24, 2025, as announced by the Directorate of Floriculture, Kashmir. The decision comes as the tulip bloom, which has drawn thousands of visitors […]
Kupwara DC Ayushi Sudan receives Prime Minister’s award for excellence from PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, April 21, 2025 – Ayushi Sudan, Deputy Commissioner of Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, was honored with the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Civil Services Day in New Delhi. The award recognizes Kupwara district’s exemplary contributions to holistic development, highlighting Sudan’s transformative […]
Kulgam DC Athar Aamir Khan honoured with Prime Minister’s award for excellence
New Delhi, April 21, 2025 – Athar Aamir Khan, Deputy Commissioner of Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, was conferred the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award recognises Team Kulgam’s outstanding contributions to public service, marking a significant milestone in the district’s development journey under […]
NVIDIA’s deep learning workshop at SKUAST-K empowers Kashmir’s youth for agritech future
Srinagar, April 19, 2025 – While the world buzzes about artificial intelligence, Kashmir is taking bold strides to embrace it. A two-day NVIDIA Deep Learning Ambassador Workshop, held on April 17–18 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology , equipped students with cutting-edge skills in deep learning, neural networks, and agritech innovation. Led by […]
J&K marriage assistance scheme empowers 15,000 families with Rs 75 crore disbursement
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government has disbursed Rs 74.83 crore to 14,965 underprivileged families in the Kashmir division under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) during the 2024–25 financial year, enabling economically disadvantaged households to celebrate marriages with dignity. This impactful social welfare program, lauded as a model of empowerment, […]
Axis Bank expands footprint with 26th branch in Kashmir at Magam, Budgam
Budgam, April 20, 2025 – Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank, inaugurated its 26th branch in the Kashmir Valley at Magam, Budgam district, further strengthening its commitment to financial inclusion and economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir. The opening ceremony was graced by MLAs Farooq Ahmad Shah and Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, who emphasized […]
South Kashmir faces light to moderate rain, thundershowers, and hailstorms, MeT issues nowcast
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – The Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, issued a nowcast update at 1430 hrs IST, forecasting a spell of light to moderate rain, thundershowers, thunder, lightning, gusty winds, and hailstorms over many parts of South Kashmir. The advisory comes amid ongoing severe weather conditions that have already caused significant disruption across Jammu and […]
Cloudburst triggers deadly flash floods and landslides in Ramban, J&K; highway blocked
Ramban, April 20, 2025 – A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district unleashed flash floods and landslides early Sunday, blocking the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) at multiple locations, and disrupting power and water supply, officials confirmed. The disaster, compounded by heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and high-velocity winds, has caused widespread damage to homes, […]