Kashmir well-stocked with essentials amid weather disruptions, says Divisional Commissioner
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, on Monday allayed fears of shortages in the Kashmir Valley, confirming an ample supply of essential commodities, including LPG, diesel, and petrol, despite recent landslides and road closures. The announcement underscores the J&K administration’s efforts to ensure stability and public confidence during a challenging […]
Massive landslide at Zojila Pass blocks Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – A massive landslide struck the India Gate area of Zojila Pass on Sunday, April 20, 2025, severely disrupting traffic on the strategic Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road, a critical lifeline connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh. The landslide, which collapsed a large section of hillside, blocked the National Highway 1 route, stranding commuters and […]
Srinagar’s iconic Tulip Garden to close for public from April 24
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest tulip garden and a premier tourist attraction in Srinagar, will close to the public from the evening of April 24, 2025, as announced by the Directorate of Floriculture, Kashmir. The decision comes as the tulip bloom, which has drawn thousands of visitors […]
Kupwara DC Ayushi Sudan receives Prime Minister’s award for excellence from PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, April 21, 2025 – Ayushi Sudan, Deputy Commissioner of Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, was honored with the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Civil Services Day in New Delhi. The award recognizes Kupwara district’s exemplary contributions to holistic development, highlighting Sudan’s transformative […]
J&K marriage assistance scheme empowers 15,000 families with Rs 75 crore disbursement
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government has disbursed Rs 74.83 crore to 14,965 underprivileged families in the Kashmir division under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) during the 2024–25 financial year, enabling economically disadvantaged households to celebrate marriages with dignity. This impactful social welfare program, lauded as a model of empowerment, […]
South Kashmir faces light to moderate rain, thundershowers, and hailstorms, MeT issues nowcast
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – The Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, issued a nowcast update at 1430 hrs IST, forecasting a spell of light to moderate rain, thundershowers, thunder, lightning, gusty winds, and hailstorms over many parts of South Kashmir. The advisory comes amid ongoing severe weather conditions that have already caused significant disruption across Jammu and […]
Cloudburst triggers deadly flash floods and landslides in Ramban, J&K; highway blocked
Ramban, April 20, 2025 – A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district unleashed flash floods and landslides early Sunday, blocking the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) at multiple locations, and disrupting power and water supply, officials confirmed. The disaster, compounded by heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and high-velocity winds, has caused widespread damage to homes, […]
Farhan Akhtar lights up Srinagar with ‘Ground Zero’ promotion
Srinagar, April 18, 2025: Bollywood icon Farhan Akhtar, renowned for his roles as actor, director, and producer, arrived in Srinagar, Kashmir, to promote his upcoming film Ground Zero. Speaking to the media against the picturesque backdrop of Dal Lake, Akhtar stirred excitement for the movie’s grand premiere, slated for April 25, 2025, marking a significant […]
Emraan Hashmi and Sai Tamhankar get warm welcome in Kashmir for Ground Zero premiere
Srinagar, April 18, 2025 – Bollywood stars Emraan Hashmi and Sai Tamhankar were greeted with overwhelming enthusiasm in Kashmir for the historic red-carpet premiere of their upcoming film, Ground Zero, in Srinagar. The event, held on Friday, marked the first film premiere in the region in 38 years, making it a significant milestone for Kashmiri […]
DC Poonch Awards 645 farmers E-Certificates under HADP
POONCH, April 17, 2025 – In a significant push to advance agricultural development, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, distributed e-certificates to 645 farmers who successfully completed the Daksh Kisan training program under the Holistic Agricultural Development Program on April 16, 2025. The ceremony, held in Poonch, marked a milestone in empowering local farmers with modern […]