Author: News Desk Kashmir Ahead

Srinagar, June 9, 2025 – Eid-ul-Azha, also known as Bakrid or the Feast of Sacrifice, was celebrated with religious fervour and communal harmony across Jammu and Kashmir, with the largest congregation of over 40,000 worshippers at the Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar. Observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijja, the Islamic lunar calendar’s final month, the festival saw Muslims offering prayers and performing ritual sacrifices to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah. The Hazratbal Shrine, a key spiritual and cultural site in Kashmir, hosted the region’s largest Eid-ul-Adha prayer gathering at 10 a.m., drawing…

Srinagar, June 7, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 49th Board meeting of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) at Raj Bhawan to review preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, with over 3.31 lakh devotees already registered for the sacred pilgrimage. The annual yatra, scheduled from July 3 to August 9, 2025, is set to witness robust arrangements to ensure a safe and seamless experience for pilgrims. The meeting focused on critical aspects such as security, pilgrim safety, infrastructure, and logistics. LG Sinha emphasized that the safety and well-being of devotees remain the top priority, particularly in…

Srinagar, June 07, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired the 49th Board Meeting of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar, to ensure comprehensive preparations for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025. The meeting focused on enhancing facilities and ensuring a seamless, safe, and spiritually enriching experience for pilgrims. The meeting was attended by distinguished Shrine Board members, including Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj, Prof. Kailash Mehra Sadhu, Shri K.K. Sharma, Shri K.N. Rai, Shri Mukesh Garg, Dr. Shailesh Raina, Dr. Simridhi Bindroo, Shri Suresh Haware, and Prof. Vishwamurti Shastri. Under the chairmanship of LG…

Srinagar, June 07, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended heartfelt congratulations to the University of Kashmir for achieving the prestigious A++ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), securing an impressive Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.68 on a seven-point scale. This milestone places the university among India’s top academic institutions, reinforcing its role as a hub of knowledge and innovation. In a historic achievement, both the University of Kashmir (CGPA 3.68) and the University of Jammu (CGPA 3.72) from Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory have attained the coveted A++ Grade. LG Sinha described this as a…

The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the iconic Chenab Bridge, Anji rail bridge and Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project and flagged off Vande Bharat Trains, on June 6 2025, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha called it a momentous occasion that will go down in history. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for dedicating the historic railway projects to the people of Jammu Kashmir and the nation. “Kashmir to Kanyakumari is no longer a slogan. Hon’ble Prime Minister…

Srinagar, June 7, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accompanied by his father, National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah, offered Eid al-Adha prayers at the revered Hazratbal Dargah in Srinagar on Saturday. The chief minister extended warm Eid greetings to Muslims across India and the world, emphasizing the festival’s significance as a time for peace, unity, and strengthening brotherhood. Speaking to the media after the prayers, Omar Abdullah expressed hope for a brighter future, stating, “I hope this Eid brings better days ahead for Muslims.” He highlighted the importance of communal harmony and urged people to come together…

Katra, June 7, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha celebrated the realization of the “Kashmir to Kanyakumari” vision, declaring it a living embodiment of “one nation, one soul” during the inauguration of the Chenab Bridge on June 6, 2025, in Reasi district. Speaking at the event alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sinha emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir is now fully integrated with India’s spirit, resonating with peace, progress, and patriotism. The Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge at 359 meters above the Chenab River, is…

Katra, June 7, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s highest railway arch bridge, the Chenab Bridge, on June 6, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, marking a defining moment for the state’s development and India’s engineering legacy. In a historic gesture, Modi walked the bridge’s deck, waving the national flag, symbolizing the culmination of a 42-year journey to connect Kashmir to the nation’s rail network through the ₹43,780-crore Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. The 1,315-meter-long Chenab Bridge, soaring 359 meters above the Chenab River—taller than the Eiffel Tower—is a marvel of engineering, designed to withstand earthquakes…

Katra, June 7, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the engineers and workers behind the iconic Chenab Rail Bridge at Kanthan Chenab Halt on June 6, 2025, during the landmark inauguration of the world’s highest railway arch bridge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. The warm interaction celebrated the grit and dedication of the team that brought this engineering feat to life, a pivotal part of the ₹43,780-crore Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project connecting Kashmir to India’s rail network. The 1,315-meter-long Chenab Rail Bridge, towering 359 meters above the Chenab River, stands taller than the Eiffel Tower and…

Katra, June 7, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartwarming interaction with school children aboard the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express during its inaugural run on June 6, 2025, moments before flagging off the high-speed train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station. The joyful exchange with young passengers highlighted the transformative impact of this new rail link, connecting Jammu with the Kashmir Valley in a swift three-hour journey. The students, chosen for their talents in painting and poetry competitions, were thrilled to meet the Prime Minister. “I recited a poem for PM Modi, and he smiled warmly,”…