Srinagar sizzles at 37.4°C, records hottest July day since 1953
Srinagar, July 6, 2025 – Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, experienced an unprecedented heatwave on July 5, 2025, as temperatures soared to 37.4°C, marking the hottest July day in over seven decades. According to the Meteorological (MeT) Department, this temperature is the third-highest ever recorded in the city since 1892 and the highest […]
Parliamentary committee on coal, mines, and steel discusses regional development with LG Manoj Sinha in Srinagar
Srinagar, July 5, 2025: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel, chaired by BJP MP Anurag Singh Thakur, met with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar on Saturday. The meeting, part of the committee’s study visit to the Union Territory from July 5-10, focused on discussions regarding […]
ONGC overcomes Himalayan challenges to bolster Amarnath Yatra infrastructure
Srinagar, July 5, 2025 – The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), in collaboration with Engineers India Limited (EIL), has demonstrated unparalleled resolve in supporting the 2025 Amarnath Yatra by constructing critical infrastructure in the rugged terrains of Jammu & Kashmir. Facing steep paths, sub-zero temperatures, limited access, and fragile Himalayan terrain, ONGC’s efforts have […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Devotion Guarded by Duty
“Sada Shiva… Bhole Bholenath… Mahadeva… Hari Om, Har Har Mahadev!” These divine chants echo through the sacred valleys of Jammu & Kashmir as pilgrims from across the nation march forward on the path of devotion toward the holy cave of Baba Barfani. Every step resonates with faith, every heart beats with emotion, and every voice […]
Muharram in Kashmir: A Tradition of Faith, Discipline, and Harmony
The echoes of “Ya Hussain! Ya Hussain!” fill the air as mourners across Kashmir commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and the tragedy of Karbala with profound emotion and reverence. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, holds immense spiritual and historical significance for the Shia Muslim community, and in Kashmir, its observance is […]
Baltal Gets Major Boost with New Yatri Niwas and Disaster Centre Inaugurated by LG Manoj Sinha
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the ONGC-supported Yatri Niwas and Disaster Management Centre at Baltal, Ganderbal. Developed under ONGC’s CSR initiative, the facility is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of creating a safer and more inclusive Amarnath Yatra experience. Spread over 6,315 square meters, the complex includes […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha directs measures to boost pilgrim safety for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, July 5, 2025 – In response to a minor accident involving Amarnath pilgrims, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha issued comprehensive safety directives to ensure the well-being of devotees undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The directives come in the wake of a collision at Chanderkote, Ramban, where a Pahalgam-bound vehicle suffered brake […]
Every prayer at Amarnath guarded by soldiers silent vigil
Amarnath Cave Shrine,July 5, 2025 – Nestled in the Himalayas at 3,888 meters, the Amarnath Cave Shrine draws thousands of devotees annually for the sacred Amarnath Yatra. Pilgrims trek through rugged terrain to worship the naturally formed ice lingam, a symbol of Lord Shiva, in a journey that blends faith with endurance. Yet, behind every […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Pilgrims throng J&K, laud smooth arrangements
Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025: Pilgrims Flock to Jammu & Kashmir, Praise Seamless Arrangements Jammu & Kashmir, July 5, 2025: The Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025, a sacred pilgrimage to the revered Amarnath cave shrine perched at 3,880 meters in the south Kashmir Himalayas, is witnessing an influx of devotees from across India. Pilgrims, arriving at the […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: First batch of pilgrims departs from Pahalgam amid tight security
Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, July 3, 2025: The annual Amarnath Yatra commenced on Thursday with the first batch of pilgrims setting off from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, and the Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district, heading toward the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The pilgrimage, which began under […]