Sonamarg turns year-round destination as tunnel and ₹60 Crore projects boost Ganderbal tourism
Sonamarg, October 17,2026- Sonamarg, long known as the “Meadow of Gold”, is set to shed its seasonal image and emerge as a destination for all months of the year. With a new tunnel improving connectivity and development projects worth ₹60 crore under way in Ganderbal, the hill resort now offers river rafting in summer, skiing in […]
Udhampur’s Kaladi Cheese gets a scientific boost towards wider markets
Udhampur, October 17,2026- In the hills of Udhampur, a humble dairy product has long held a special place in the kitchens of the Dogra region. Kaladi, the traditional cheese that is cooked, grilled or fried into a golden, chewy delicacy, is now stepping out of village homes and into the world of science, enterprise and […]
Fresh snowfall blankets Gulmarg peaks, adding to Kashmir’s winter charm
Gulmarg, October 17,2026- Fresh snowfall has blanketed the mountain range in Gulmarg, covering the peaks in a white sheet and enhancing the natural beauty of the region. The first snowfall of the season in the popular hill resort has turned the landscape into a picture-perfect setting, raising hopes among tourism stakeholders for an early start […]
Indian Army opens ‘Nayi Manzil’ skill centre in Poonch to empower local youth
Poonch, October 16,2026- The Indian Army on Friday inaugurated a vocational training centre, ‘Nayi Manzil’, at Dharati village in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir under Operation Sadbhavna, officials said. The centre aims to equip local youth with practical skills, career guidance and counselling, helping them explore employment opportunities and move towards self-reliance. A platform […]
Srinagar farmers cultivate Mawal, the cockscomb flower that gives Wazwan its signature red
Srinagar, October 17,2026- Farmers in Srinagar are cultivating Mawal, also known as the cockscomb flower, a vividly coloured bloom that has long been central to Kashmiri cuisine. Traditionally used in Kashmiri Wazwan to give dishes their distinctive red colour, the flower continues to hold an important place in the Valley’s culinary and agricultural heritage. A flower […]
Rural Women in Tral’s Ladiyar village take up carpet weaving, reviving Kashmir’s handicraft legacy
Tral, October 17, 2026- In the quiet village of Ladiyar in Tral, a new chapter of empowerment is being woven, one knot at a time. A group of rural women is learning the age-old craft of carpet weaving, gaining skills that promise both a steady livelihood and a renewed connection to Kashmir’s celebrated handicraft heritage. […]
Kashmir braces for tourist surge as Durga Puja draws visitors to the valley
Srinagar, October 17,2026- Kashmir is expecting a notable rise in tourist arrivals during the Durga Puja celebrations, with visitors drawn to the Valley’s scenic landscapes, pleasant weather and rich cultural attractions. Hoteliers, houseboat owners, transport operators and local traders say bookings have picked up in recent days, raising hopes for a strong close to the […]