CM Omar Abdullah boosts Gurez’s growth at Tribal Festival
Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a significant public interaction at Dawar, the heart of Gurez Valley, where he attentively listened to the concerns of local residents and assured their swift redressal. The visit, coinciding with the National Tribal Festival-2025 and the launch of commercial river rafting on the Kishanganga River, underscores the government’s commitment to inclusive development and empowerment of remote regions like Gurez. Abdullah’s engagement reflects […]
Omar Abdullah celebrates tribal culture at Gurez Festival, launches river rafting
Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the National Tribal Festival-2025 in the serene Gurez Valley, a two-day event celebrating the vibrant cultural diversity of India’s tribal communities, particularly the Dard-Shina people. The festival, inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on August 6, showcased captivating performances by tribal groups from across the country, reinforcing unity and mutual respect. Abdullah also flagged off commercial river […]
Why Gurez Outshines Switzerland
Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Gurez Valley, at 8,000 feet in Bandipora district, captivates with its untouched landscapes, often compared to Switzerland but with a distinct Kashmiri charm. The Kishanganga River, with its turquoise waters, flows through lush meadows and dense Kail and pine forests, framed by towering peaks like the iconic Habba Khatoon Peak, […]
LG Manoj Sinha launches Gurez Tribal Festival, Shina Gilgit FM to honour Dard-Shina culture
Srinagar/Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the National Tribal Festival in Gurez, a two-day celebration of the vibrant culture and tradition of the Dard-Shina tribal community, marking a significant step in tribal culture preservation. The event, held in the picturesque Gurez Valley of Bandipora district, also saw the launch of the Shina Gilgit 88.8 FM Radio Station, dedicated to inspiring […]
USBRL Project: Transforming Jammu and Kashmir with connectivity and eco-safeguards
On August 7, 2025, the Government of India highlighted the transformative impact of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, a 272-km engineering marvel that has revolutionized connectivity, socio-economic development, and eco-safeguards in Jammu and Kashmir. Fully commissioned in June 2025, the project, declared a National Project in 2002, connects Udhampur, Reasi, Ramban, Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam, and Baramulla districts, integrating the […]
LG Manoj Sinha marks 5 years of transformative leadership in J&K
On August 7, 2025, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha celebrates five years of serving Jammu and Kashmir, driving remarkable progress in development, youth support, fight against drugs, and better governancesince taking office in 2020. Despite challenges like political uncertainty, Sinha’s leadership has fostered peace, prosperity, and trust, making J&K a beacon of hope.