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Kashmir , June 26, 2025 – India has firmly rejected the joint declaration of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit due to its failure to acknowledge the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which took place in the scenic valley of Pahalgam, claimed lives and disrupted peace in the region, prompting India to demand its inclusion in the SCO’s statement on counter-terrorism. The SCO summit, attended by member states including China, Russia, and Pakistan, aimed to address regional security and cooperation. However, India’s Ministry of External Affairs expressed strong disapproval over the omission, stating that the…

Srinagar, June 25, 2025 – In a significant move to revive tourism in Jammu and Kashmir following the devastating April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, the Central Government has announced a high-level review meeting to be held in the scenic town on July 7 and 8. The Jammu and Kashmir government is also planning to construct a memorial within the next six months to honor the 26 victims, mostly tourists, killed in the Baisaran Valley attack, which brought the region’s tourism industry to a standstill. The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, will see participation from tourism…

Jammu, June 25, 2025 – On the occasion of Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 1975 Emergency Exhibition at the Convention Centre, Jammu, marking the 50th anniversary of one of the darkest periods in India’s democratic history. The event served as a solemn reminder of the Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, which Sinha described as the “most inhuman act” and a “murder of the Constitution.” Addressing the gathering, LG Sinha emphasized the profound impact of the 1975 Emergency, stating, “In that darkest period in India’s democratic history, the…

Katra, June 25, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 75th Board meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) today at the Spiritual Growth Centre in Katra, Jammu. The meeting focused on enhancing pilgrim services and infrastructure for the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site located in the Trikoot Parvat of Reasi district. During the meeting, the Board approved the dedication of five newly constructed temples in Reasi district, scheduled for public inauguration in July 2025. These temples, built by the Shrine Board, aim to enrich the spiritual landscape of the…

Srinagar, June 25, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Police, in collaboration with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), conducted a comprehensive mock drill at the Yatri Niwas in Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, on June 25, 2025, as part of heightened security preparations for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, set to begin on July 3, 2025. The exercise, overseen by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, aimed to test coordination and emergency response capabilities to ensure a safe pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave. Strengthening Security Protocols The mock drill simulated potential security scenarios to assess the…

Srinagar, June 25, 2025 – With the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 set to commence on July 3, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with other security forces, have rolled out an extensive multi-layered security setup to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage to the sacred Amarnath Cave. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, announced that this year’s security arrangements are significantly more robust and in-depth compared to 2024, prompted by the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. Enhanced Security Measures The Amarnath Yatra, a 38-day spiritual trek to the 3,880-meter-high…

Jammu, June 25, 2025 – A family from Lucknow, initially apprehensive about visiting Jammu and Kashmir after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives, completed a seven-day tour of the region, describing it as a safe and transformative experience. Encouraged by assurances of robust security provided by the Indian Army (@adgpi), the family explored iconic destinations like Mata Vaishno Devi Darbar, Katra, Jammu, Sonamarg, Zojila Zero Point, Gulmarg, Dal Lake, Lal Chowk, and Pahalgam, returning with a renewed appreciation for the region’s natural beauty and ongoing development. A Journey of Faith and Discovery The…

Kashmir, June 25, 2025 – Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a distinguished Indian Air Force officer from Lucknow, scripted history as the first Indian astronaut to embark on a mission to live and work aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Launched on June 25, 2025, at 12:01 PM IST aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Shukla’s journey marks India’s return to human spaceflight after 41 years, following Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 mission. A Historic Milestone for India Shukla, born in 1986 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and a graduate of…

Srinagar, June 25, 2025 – Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, marked a historic weather event on June 25, 2025, recording its hottest-ever June night with a minimum temperature of 25.0°C, surpassing the previous record of 24.6°C set on June 29, 1978. This unprecedented spike, reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and corroborated by independent weather forecasters, comes amid an intense heatwave gripping the Kashmir Valley, with daytime temperatures also soaring to record highs this month. The record-breaking night temperature follows Srinagar’s hottest June day in two decades on June 24, 2025, when the mercury hit 35.5°C,…

Jammu, June 25, 2025 – In a significant step toward ensuring a seamless Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, a delegation from the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Welfare Society, led by President Shri Kiran Wattal, met with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on June 24, 2025. The delegation, which included Shri Anil Gupta, Senior Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jammu, discussed critical arrangements for the upcoming pilgrimage, scheduled from July 3 to August 9, 2025. The meeting focused on enhancing pilgrim facilities and ensuring a smooth and safe spiritual journey to the sacred Amarnath…