JKEDI Baramulla empowers entrepreneurs with 6-Day MDP under RAMP initiative
Baramulla, April 22, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) wrapped up a dynamic six-day Management Development Programme at ITI Baramulla, marking a significant step in the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative. Launched on April 15, 2025, the 30-hour training empowered local entrepreneurs and MSME owners with critical skills to boost […]
IRRT Kashmir hosts one-day multi-faith conference in Srinagar to promote peace and harmony
Srinagar, April 22, 2025 – The Islamic Relief and Research Trust Kashmir organised a one-day multi-faith conference in Srinagar, bringing together religious leaders, scholars, and community members to promote interfaith harmony, peace, and mutual respect. Held at a central venue, the event emphasised dialogue and unity in a region renowned for its cultural and religious […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah reviews National Highway crisis in Ramban amid flash floods and landslides
RAMBAN, JAMMU AND KASHMIR – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conducted an on-the-ground inspection of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in Ramban district on April 21, 2025, where relentless flash floods and landslides have severed connectivity for three days. The catastrophe, unleashed by a cloudburst in Seri Bagna village on April 20, has left a trail […]
No major weather disruption in Kashmir till april end, says MeT department
SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR – The Meteorological Department in Srinagar has forecasted stable weather across Jammu and Kashmir for the remainder of April 2025, ruling out any major weather disruptions until the month’s end. The announcement, made on April 21, 2025, follows a turbulent period of heavy rainfall, landslides, and hailstorms that battered the region, […]
J&K polls: Cabinet to set OBC quota
SRINAGAR, April 22.2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet is poised to finalise the framework for Other Backward Classes reservation in the upcoming local bodies’ elections, encompassing Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies , on April 23, 2025. This critical decision aims to address long-standing delays in grassroots elections and ensure equitable representation, aligning with constitutional […]
Landslide in Pathar Nakki, Kishtwar displaces families; tehsildar distributes free rations
KISHTWAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR – A devastating landslide in Pathar Nakki, Nagsini Tehsil of Kishtwar district, has displaced several families, forcing them to abandon their homes amid safety concerns. The natural disaster, reported on April 21, 2025, has disrupted lives and infrastructure in the region, prompting swift action from local authorities. The district administration, led […]
Kashmir well-stocked with essentials amid weather disruptions, says Divisional Commissioner
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, on Monday allayed fears of shortages in the Kashmir Valley, confirming an ample supply of essential commodities, including LPG, diesel, and petrol, despite recent landslides and road closures. The announcement underscores the J&K administration’s efforts to ensure stability and public confidence during a challenging […]
Massive landslide at Zojila Pass blocks Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – A massive landslide struck the India Gate area of Zojila Pass on Sunday, April 20, 2025, severely disrupting traffic on the strategic Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road, a critical lifeline connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh. The landslide, which collapsed a large section of hillside, blocked the National Highway 1 route, stranding commuters and […]
Srinagar’s iconic Tulip Garden to close for public from April 24
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest tulip garden and a premier tourist attraction in Srinagar, will close to the public from the evening of April 24, 2025, as announced by the Directorate of Floriculture, Kashmir. The decision comes as the tulip bloom, which has drawn thousands of visitors […]
Kupwara DC Ayushi Sudan receives Prime Minister’s award for excellence from PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, April 21, 2025 – Ayushi Sudan, Deputy Commissioner of Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, was honored with the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Civil Services Day in New Delhi. The award recognizes Kupwara district’s exemplary contributions to holistic development, highlighting Sudan’s transformative […]