Amarnath Yatra 2025: LG Manoj Sinha appoints Nodal Officers for seamless pilgrimage
Srinagar, June 19, 2025: In a proactive move to ensure the smooth execution of the Amarnath Yatra 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has appointed two senior IAS officers as nodal officers to oversee the annual Hindu pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave Shrine. The 38-day yatra, set to commence on July 3 and […]
Srinagar DC Akshay Labroo assumes charge stresses coordinated development in first meeting
Srinagar, June 19, 2025 – Akshay Labroo, the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar, chaired an introductory meeting with sectoral and district officers at the DC Office Complex on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The meeting focused on fostering inter-departmental coordination to ensure the holistic, well-planned, and timely implementation of developmental projects across the district. […]
Union tourism minister Shekhawat and J&K CM Omar Abdullah hold dinner meet to discuss tourism revival
Srinagar, June 19, 2025 – Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, during a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, joined Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for a dinner interaction on June 18, 2025, to discuss strategies for revitalising the region’s tourism sector. The meeting, held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, focused on enhancing infrastructure, promoting […]
Baltal Base Camp prepares for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 with strengthened essential services
Baltal, June 19, 2025 – As the countdown begins for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, set to commence on July 3, Baltal Base Camp in Ganderbal district is abuzz with meticulous preparations to ensure a seamless and safe pilgrimage. Under the guidance of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) and the Jammu and Kashmir […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah reviews essential services for summer in Jammu division
Jammu, India – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Khan chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu on June 19, 2025, to assess the status of essential services and supplies during the summer months in the Jammu Division. The meeting, attended by senior officials and representatives from key departments, emphasized the need for seamless […]
Kulgam hosts historic first-ever cricket match for visually impaired athletes
Kulgam,June 19, 2025 – In a groundbreaking stride toward inclusivity, the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSSO) Kulgam, in collaboration with Humanity Welfare Organisation Helpline and the District Administration Kulgam, organized the first-ever cricket match for visually impaired players at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Bugam on June 18, 2025. This landmark event brought […]
Srinagar braces for intense heatwave as mercury set to cross 35°C mark
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – An unprecedented heatwave is gripping the Kashmir Valley, with independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif Keng warning that Srinagar’s temperatures may surpass 35°C over the next three days. The forecast, reported by Kashmir Observer and JK Updates on June 18, 2025, comes amid a prolonged dry spell and a 26% rainfall […]
Gowhar Ahmad Mir: Kralmad’s engineer building a future in Kashmir
Kralmad, June 19, 2025 – Tucked beneath the Pir Panjal in South Kashmir’s Doru tehsil, the village of Kralmad tells the story of Gowhar Ahmad Mir, a 36-year-old computer engineer who chose to stay and transform his homeland. A contractor by trade and a leader by example, Gowhar is quietly reshaping a region often defined […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah arranges deluxe buses for students evacuated from Iran
Srinagar, June 19, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Thursday, June 19, 2025, that 94 students evacuated from conflict-hit Iran under ‘Operation Sindhu’ will be transported from Delhi to their hometowns in the Union Territory in deluxe buses. The decision came after students expressed dissatisfaction with the poor condition of […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah travels on inaugural Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat express
Srinagar, June 19, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accompanied by his father, former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah, embarked on a historic journey aboard the newly launched Vande Bharat Express from Srinagar to Katra on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The high-speed train, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June […]