Kashmir Ahead

CM Omar Abdullah boosts Gurez’s growth at Tribal Festival

Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a significant public interaction at Dawar, the heart of Gurez Valley, where he attentively listened to the concerns of local residents and assured their swift redressal. The visit, coinciding with the National Tribal Festival-2025 and the launch of commercial river rafting on the Kishanganga River, underscores the government’s commitment to inclusive development and empowerment of remote regions like Gurez. Abdullah’s engagement reflects […]

Omar Abdullah celebrates tribal culture at Gurez Festival, launches river rafting

Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the National Tribal Festival-2025 in the serene Gurez Valley, a two-day event celebrating the vibrant cultural diversity of India’s tribal communities, particularly the Dard-Shina people. The festival, inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on August 6, showcased captivating performances by tribal groups from across the country, reinforcing unity and mutual respect. Abdullah also flagged off commercial river […]

Why Gurez Outshines Switzerland

Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Gurez Valley, at 8,000 feet in Bandipora district, captivates with its untouched landscapes, often compared to Switzerland but with a distinct Kashmiri charm. The Kishanganga River, with its turquoise waters, flows through lush meadows and dense Kail and pine forests, framed by towering peaks like the iconic Habba Khatoon Peak, […]

LG Manoj Sinha launches Gurez Tribal Festival, Shina Gilgit FM to honour Dard-Shina culture

Srinagar/Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the National Tribal Festival in Gurez, a two-day celebration of the vibrant culture and tradition of the Dard-Shina tribal community, marking a significant step in tribal culture preservation. The event, held in the picturesque Gurez Valley of Bandipora district, also saw the launch of the Shina Gilgit 88.8 FM Radio Station, dedicated to inspiring […]

USBRL Project: Transforming Jammu and Kashmir with connectivity and eco-safeguards

On August 7, 2025, the Government of India highlighted the transformative impact of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, a 272-km engineering marvel that has revolutionized connectivity, socio-economic development, and eco-safeguards in Jammu and Kashmir. Fully commissioned in June 2025, the project, declared a National Project in 2002, connects Udhampur, Reasi, Ramban, Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam, and Baramulla districts, integrating the […]

LG Manoj Sinha marks 5 years of transformative leadership in J&K

On August 7, 2025, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha celebrates five years of serving Jammu and Kashmir, driving remarkable progress in development, youth support, fight against drugs, and better governancesince taking office in 2020. Despite challenges like political uncertainty, Sinha’s leadership has fostered peace, prosperity, and trust, making J&K a beacon of hope.

Kashmir’s Culture Takes Center Stage: LG Manoj Sinha Attends Kashur Riwaaj 2025 in Baramulla

Kashmir’s Culture Takes Center Stage: LG Manoj Sinha Attends Kashur Riwaaj 2025 in Baramulla Step into the vibrant celebration of Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage at Kashur Riwaaj 2025, held in Baramulla with the honorable Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha gracing the event. 🎉 From colorful folk performances and traditional music to handicrafts, cuisine, and age-old customs, […]

CM Omar Abdullah engages with public delegations in Srinagar

Srinagar, August 6: Continuing his ongoing public outreach initiative, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with several delegations today in Srinagar, reaffirming his government’s commitment to inclusive governance and grassroots engagement. The delegations, comprising representatives from various civil society groups, trade associations, youth organizations, and local panchayat members, presented their issues and suggestions related to developmental […]

J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Tribal Festival in Gurez

Gurez / Srinagar, August 06: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the National Tribal Festival in Gurez, a picturesque valley in north Kashmir, through virtual mode. The two-day cultural celebration is dedicated to the vibrant heritage and traditions of the Dard-Shina tribal community. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor hailed the contribution of tribal […]

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