Kashmir Ahead

Dramatic weather grips Sinthan top, Kokernag, as snowfall transforms South Kashmir

Kokernag, April 19, 2025: Fresh snowfall blanketed Sinthan Top, the iconic mountain pass in South Kashmir’s Kokernag region, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, turning its alpine landscape into a stunning winter vista. The dramatic weather event, fueled by a potent Western Disturbance, brought heavy snow to the 3,748-meter-high pass, leading to the temporary closure of […]

Hailstorm and rainfall strike Baramulla, marking fresh weather disturbance in North Kashmir

Baramulla, April 19, 2025: A sudden hailstorm coupled with rainfall hit Baramulla district in North Kashmir on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 12:35 PM IST, causing concern among residents and farmers. The brief but intense weather event, lasting about one minute in Baramulla town, signalled a fresh weather disturbance driven by an active Western […]

J&K CM Omar Abdullah pushes business reforms to boost ease of doing business in J&K

JAMMU, April 19, 2025: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu to assess progress on Compliance Reduction and Deregulation under the Ease of Doing Business framework, aimed at creating a more conducive regulatory environment for businesses in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to […]

J&K LG Manoj Sinha engages with YPO-Global one in Srinagar, showcases J&K’s holistic development

Srinagar, April 19, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with members of the Young Presidents’ Organisation – Global One at a significant event in Srinagar. The discussion centred on the Union Territory’s transformative journey over the past five years, emphasising a strategic, multi-faceted approach to achieving holistic development, economic growth, sustainability, and […]

Emversity launches Srinagar campus, offering job-oriented healthcare training without NEET

Srinagar, April 19, 2025: Emversity, a leading provider of skill-based education, has launched its first campus in Srinagar, introducing job-oriented healthcare training programs that require no National Eligibility cum Entrance Test qualification. Announced on April 17, 2025, this initiative marks a significant step in addressing skill gaps and opening accessible career pathways for Kashmir’s youth, […]

Moderate earthquake jolts Jammu and Kashmir, epicentre in Pakistan

Srinagar, April 19, 2025: A moderate-intensity earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir at approximately 12:21 PM on Saturday, with tremors felt across the Kashmir Valley and surrounding areas. The epicentre of the quake, measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, was located in Pakistan, 60 kilometres northwest of Rawalpindi, at a latitude of 33.63 degrees North and […]

Over 3.5 lakh women avail free bus service in Jammu and Kashmir in first week

Jammu and Kashmir, April 19, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move for women’s empowerment, the free bus service launched on April 1, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an overwhelming response, with over 3.5 lakh women utilizing the initiative within its first week. The scheme, designed to enhance women’s mobility, promote gender equality, and […]

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