Jammu officials review plan to bolster facilities for Amarnath Yatra 2025
JAMMU, May 6, 2025 — Authorities in Jammu have convened to review a comprehensive development plan aimed at enhancing civic amenities and infrastructure for the Amarnath Yatra 2025, scheduled from July 3 to August 9. The meeting, chaired by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, focused on ensuring a seamless and safe pilgrimage for the expected […]
CM Omar Abdullah launches JK pension Suvidha Portal for hassle-free pension settlements
Srinagar, May 6, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launched the JK Pension Suvidha Portal on Tuesday, a digital initiative designed to streamline pension settlement processes for employees and former legislators who have served the region for decades. The portal aims to ensure dignity and ease in handling pension-related matters, addressing long-standing […]
CM Omar Abdullah orders SDRF deployment following Dal Lake boat capsizing incidents
Srinagar, May 6, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to investigate and deploy a team at Dal Lake following two boat capsizing incidents in recent days. The announcement comes after a tragic incident on May 2, where strong winds caused two boats to capsize, […]
SDRF holds mock drill at Dal Lake ahead of may 7 civil defence exercise
Srinagar, May 6, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a critical preparatory exercise at Dal Lake on Tuesday, gearing up for the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)-mandated nationwide civil defence mock drills scheduled for May 7. The exercise, held in collaboration with Srinagar Police and Tourist Police, focused on […]
Kendriya Vidyalaya sanctioned for Bhalessa as Amarnath Yatra Prep Gains Pace Amid Tourism Worries
SRINAGAR/BHADERWAH, May 6, 2025 — Bhalessa, a remote region in Jammu & Kashmir’s Doda district, is set to transform its educational landscape with the opening of Kendriya Vidyalaya Bhalessa, which will start classes for grades first to fifth within a month. At the same time, preparations for the Amarnath Yatra 2025, scheduled from July 3 […]
LG Manoj Sinha reviews Amarnath Shrine board office and Yatri Niwas work in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, May 6, 2025 — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing construction work at the Office and Yatri Niwas of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, emphasis ing timely completion to enhance pilgrim facilities for the Amarnath Yatra 2025. The visit underscores the administration’s commitment to […]
‘Info Connect’ launched by CS Atal Dulloo to enhance communication in J&K
SRINAGAR, May 5, 2025 — Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, IAS, launched Info Connect, a monthly magazine by the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), aimed at spotlighting Jammu & Kashmir’s developmental strides, policies, and key initiatives. The launch, held in Srinagar, marks a pivotal effort to enhance government-public communication and promote transparency across the […]
First glimpse of Baba Barfani unveiled as Amarnath Yatra 2025 preparations begin
SRINAGAR, May 6, 2025 — The unveiling of Baba Barfani, the sacred ice Shivling in the Amarnath Cave Temple, has sparked spiritual excitement across India, even as Jammu & Kashmir grapples with a looming tourism downturn. The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board revealed stunning visuals of the naturally formed Shivling, standing at an impressive 7 feet, […]
45 years of goodbyes: Kashmir man’s unfulfilled Hajj dream touches hearts
For 45 years, Abdul Rahman Kumar, a septuagenarian from Dalgate, Srinagar, has visited the Hajj House, not as a pilgrim but to bid farewell to others, his heart carrying an unfulfilled dream to perform Hajj. Now in his seventies, Kumar’s story of devotion and hope went viral on May 4, 2025, through a Kashmir Life […]
India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, halts Chenab River flow to Pakistan at Baglihar and Salal dams
India has escalated tensions with Pakistan by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and stopping the flow of the Chenab River at the Baglihar and Salal dams in Ramban and Reasi districts of Jammu and Kashmir, starting May 4, 2025. The decision follows the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, which […]