Panzath fish festival in Kashmir celebrates centuries-old tradition of fishing and spring conservation
Qazigund, May 18, 2025: The Panzath Fish Festival, a centuries-old tradition, was celebrated with fervor in Panzath village, Qazigund, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Hundreds of villagers gathered to honor the time-honored practice of fishing and protecting sacred springs, which serve as vital sources of irrigation and drinking water for over 25 […]
India restricts Chenab River flow to Pakistan, opens only one gate at Salal Dam
Reasi, May 7, 2025 – India has sharply curtailed the flow of the Chenab River to Pakistan, opening just one gate of the Salal Dam in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, as a strategic response to heightened tensions following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty ( on April 23, 2025. The move, captured in a […]
Pahalgam records all-time hottest april, Srinagar hits 80-year high
Srinagar, April 30, 2025 – The Kashmir Valley is facing an unprecedented heatwave, with Pahalgam recording its hottest April day ever at 27.8°C, surpassing the previous record of 27.4°C set on April 28, 1979. Srinagar recorded 30.8°C, the second-highest April temperature in the city’s history, just below the 31.1°C record from April 20, 1946. These […]
Jammu & Kashmir weather forecast and alerts – April 29, 2025
SRINAGAR, April 29, 2025 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its morning weather bulletin for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting a prolonged dry spell with rising temperatures and potential heatwave conditions across the Union Territory. Residents, farmers, and travelers are urged to take precautions as hot and dry weather dominates the region. The IMD […]
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 […]
MeT forecasts heavy rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms in Jammu & Kashmir from april 18-20
Srinagar, April 18, 2025 – The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir from April 18 to 20, 2025, with peak activity expected from the night of April 18 to late night on April 19. The advisory, directed to Divisional Commissioners of both […]
Srinagar records second hottest april day in nearly eight decades at 30.4°C
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: Srinagar experienced its second highest maximum temperature ever recorded in April, reaching 30.4°C on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, according to the Meteorological Department . This temperature, 10.2°C above the seasonal average, marked the hottest April day in the city in nearly eight decades, with the all-time record of 31.1°C set on […]
Omar Abdullah inaugurates Ruma Reshi Bridge in Pulwama
On April 15, 2025- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the Ruma Reshi Bridge over Nallah Rumshi in Rahmoo, Pulwama, marking a significant step toward improved connectivity between Pulwama and Budgam districts. The bridge, a long-delayed project completed after years of setbacks since the 2014 floods, restores a crucial link for numerous villages, […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates Rahmoo Pulwama bridge, boosting connectivity
On April 15, 2025, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the long-awaited Rahmoo Pulwama Bridge, a vital link connecting Pulwama and Budgam districts in Jammu and Kashmir. Spanning the Romshi Nallah, the bridge restores a critical route damaged in the 2014 floods, promising enhanced accessibility for numerous villages. Locals expressed gratitude for the completion of this […]