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 […]
PM Modi gifts Kashmiri Papier Mâché box to Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor at G7 Summit in Canada
Kashmir,June 19, 2025– On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handcrafted Papier Mâché box adorned with gold leaf work from Jammu and Kashmir to Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. The gesture, made during Modi’s visit to Canada from June 16-17, 2025, showcased India’s rich artisanal […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah leads comprehensive Muharram-ul-Haram preparations in J&K
Srinagar, June 19, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar to ensure thorough arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram, the significant Islamic mourning period observed by the Shia community. The meeting focused on facilitating a dignified and smooth observance across Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing seamless coordination among departments and […]
Police to set up additional checkpoints in Jammu range for Amarnath Yatra security
Jammu, June 18, 2025 – Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, set to commence on July 3, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have been directed to establish additional security checkpoints in the Jammu Range, specifically in the border districts of Jammu, Samba, and Kathua. This move aims to bolster the safety of pilgrims heading […]
Shikara rally at Dal Lake signals Kashmir’s tourism revival after Pahalgam attack
Srinagar, June 18, 2025 – The tranquil waters of Dal Lake came alive today as the Apni Party, under the leadership of Altaf Bukhari, organized a vibrant Shikara rally to breathe new life into Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector. The event, a bold response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that shook the region, […]
Kashmir tourism rebounds after Pahalgam terror attack: European visitor hails it as “Paradise”
Srinagar, June 18, 2025 — Margret, a European traveler, stood in the serene meadows of Gulmarg and declared, “This place is safe. Come to paradise.” Her words capture the renewed optimism sweeping through Jammu and Kashmir as the region’s tourism industry bounces back from the devastating Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025. The attack, […]