J&K Bank surpasses ₹2.5 Lakh crore in business, serves over 2 crore accounts
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir Bank has achieved a historic milestone, crossing a total business portfolio of ₹2,52,768 crore in FY 2024–25, marking a robust 10% year-on-year growth, while serving more than 2 crore accounts. The bank’s stellar performance was reviewed by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo during a high-level meeting on June […]
Heatwave sweeps Jammu region, Samba sizzles at 43.9°C
Jammu, June 9, 2025 – An intense heatwave has gripped the Jammu region, with temperatures soaring above 40°C for the third consecutive day, pushing residents and infrastructure to their limits. Samba recorded the highest temperature in the region at a scorching 43.9°C, while Jammu city followed closely at 42.7°C, according to the local meteorological department. […]
Kashmir’s farmers brace for heatwave as paddy season takes root
In Kashmir, the paddy planting season has begun under the strain of an intense heatwave and prolonged dry spell, threatening farmers’ livelihoods. The India Meteorological Department recorded Srinagar’s temperature at 32.2°C and Qazigund at 33°C, 8.6 degrees above normal. In Ganderbal’s villages like Saloora, Arhama, and Tulmulla, irrigation canals are dry, borewells are inadequate, and […]
Kashmir’s cherry harvest brings seasonal buzz to valley
Kashmir’s cherry orchards are abuzz with activity as the 2025 cherry harvest season kicks into high gear, bringing a vibrant seasonal energy to the valley. Farmers in regions like Ganderbal, Shopian, and Pulwama are reaping the rewards of favorable weather and advanced horticultural techniques, resulting in a bountiful yield of the valley’s prized cherries, the […]
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 […]