Kashmir Ahead

J&K LG Manoj Sinha launches web portal for terror victim families to ensure swift relief

Srinagar, July 22, 2025. The Jammu and Kashmir administration, led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has launched a new web portal for families affected by terrorism. The Home Department, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre, created this platform to speed up relief, job placements, and other necessary support for terror victim families throughout the […]

Amarnathji Yatra 2025: Pilgrimage of faith in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, July 22, 2025 — As the holy month of Shravan unfolds, devotees from across India and beyond are flocking to Jammu and Kashmir to embark on the sacred Shri Amarnathji Yatra, a revered pilgrimage to the holy cave of Lord Shiva, nestled at an altitude of 3,888 meters in the majestic Himalayas. This annual […]

Rain, gusty winds likely in parts of J&K in next 6 hours: MeT

SRINAGAR, July 22: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a short-term weather alert for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of rain accompanied by gusty winds in several districts over the next six hours. According to the Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, districts likely to be affected include Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian, Baramulla, Bandipora, Doda, Ramban, and […]

7.66 Crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir between 2020–24: Centre informs Lok Sabha

Kashmir July 22: The Union Government on Monday informed the Lok Sabha that over 7.66 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir between 2020 and 2024, highlighting a remarkable revival in the region’s tourism sector following the COVID-19 pandemic and sustained development efforts. Responding to a question in the ongoing Parliament session, the Ministry of Tourism […]

Amarnath Yatra: Over 3,500 pilgrims depart Jammu base camp amid tight security

Jammu, July 22, 2025: Despite heavy rainfall, a fresh batch of 3,536 pilgrims embarked on the sacred Amarnath Yatra from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu, heading toward the revered Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The pilgrimage, which began on July 3, 2025, continues to draw devotees to the 3,880-metre-high shrine […]

Mission YUVA gains momentum in Baramulla with 232 cases approved

BARAMULLA, July 22: In a major push toward youth empowerment and self-employment, the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) Baramulla, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa, approved 232 new cases under the flagship Mission YUVA initiative. The approval marks a significant milestone in the district’s efforts to support aspiring youth through financial assistance, capacity […]

ABP vital for ensuring e-Governance at grassroots level: J&K Chief Secretary

Srinagar, July 22, 2025: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourism, with over 7.66 crore tourists visiting the region between 2020 and 2024, according to the Central Government. This remarkable growth in tourist footfall underscores the region’s growing appeal as a premier travel destination, bolstered by improved infrastructure, […]

Tourist footfall in Jammu and Kashmir surpasses 7.6 crore since 2020, says government

Srinagar, July 22, 2025: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourism, with over 7.66 crore tourists visiting the region between 2020 and 2024, according to the Central Government. This remarkable growth in tourist footfall underscores the region’s growing appeal as a premier travel destination, bolstered by improved infrastructure, […]

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