Pahalgam winter festival celebrates culture as Rouf dance takes centre stage
Pahalgam — In a vibrant push to promote winter tourism, the Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA) hosted a colourful winter festival showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir. The highlight of the event was a captivating Rouf dance performance by Kashmiri girls, which drew appreciation from tourists and locals alike. The festival featured traditional music, folk […]
Chillai Kalan intensifies in Srinagar as mercury dips to –3.8°C, snow likely today
Srinagar, December 28,2025 — The intense cold wave of Chillai Kalan tightened its grip on Kashmir as Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of –3.8°C, plunging the Valley into icy conditions. The prolonged cold spell has frozen water bodies in several areas and disrupted normal daily life. The Meteorological Department has forecast more snowfall from today, […]
Pilgrims to get aerial access as helicopter services to Shiv Khori set to begin soon
Jammu ,December 28,2025— In a major boost to pilgrimage facilities in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday announced that helicopter services to the revered Shiv Khori shrine will begin soon. The move is aimed at making the sacred site more accessible, especially for elderly pilgrims and those with mobility challenges. The Lieutenant […]
India’s first International Vaishno Devi Museum coming up in Katra
Katra,December 28,2025 — Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced that India’s first International Museum dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi will be constructed in Katra, marking a major step towards preserving and showcasing the region’s rich spiritual and cultural legacy. The proposed museum will serve as a comprehensive centre highlighting the […]
Ancient mounds in Jehanpora, Baramulla, unearthed through scientific study
Baramulla, December 28, 2025-In the quiet village of Jehanpora (also known as Zehanpora) in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, towering earthen mounds had long been part of the local landscape — noticed but largely unexplored for generations. What once appeared to be ordinary formations has now emerged as a site of extraordinary historical importance, revealing a […]
Kashmiri youth shaping the future with courage and purpose: Lt Gen Srivastava
Srinagar ,December 28 ,2025— Highlighting the crucial role of young people in shaping the future of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava on Saturday described Kashmiri youth as “voices of valour and architects of destiny.” He said the aspirations, courage and creativity of the region’s younger generation hold the key to lasting peace and […]
Electrifying the ride: Kashmiri startup powers everyday bicycles
Srinagar , December 28,2025— As fuel prices continue to climb and power cuts remain a routine challenge, a Kashmiri startup is offering a practical, low-cost mobility solution by converting ordinary bicycles into electric vehicles tailored for everyday use. The initiative focuses on retrofitting standard bicycles with electric kits, enabling riders to travel longer distances with […]