Pahalgam reclaims its charm: Tourism stirs back to life after april terror attack
Pahalgam, June 15, 2025 – The tranquil meadows of Pahalgam, known as the “Valley of Kashmir,” are slowly coming back to life nearly two months after a horrific terror attack on April 9, 2025, shook its idyllic landscape. The attack in Baisaran meadows, which claimed 26 lives, including 25 tourists, had cast a shadow over […]
CM Omar Abdullah engages with public, JKNC leaders at Nawa-e-Subha
Srinagar, June 14, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Vice President Omar Abdullah convened a series of meetings today at the party’s headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, in Srinagar. Engaging with diverse public delegations, individual citizens, and JKNC office bearers and functionaries, the Chief Minister addressed pressing regional issues and […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviews Amarnath Yatra plans for seamless coordination
Srinagar, June 14, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted a detailed review meeting on Friday to finalize arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra 2025, set to commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9. The annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine, located at 3,888 meters in the Himalayas, has already seen […]
Sold Out! Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express fully booked for weeks
Srinagar, June 12, 2025 – The newly launched Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, has become an instant sensation, with tickets sold out for weeks. This high-speed train, connecting the holy town of Katra, base for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, with Srinagar, the summer capital […]
Kashmir launches tourism revival with vibrant Shikara Show on Dal Lake
SRINAGAR, June 12, 2025 — Kashmir took a bold step toward reviving its tourism industry with a vibrant Shikara Ride Show on the serene Dal Lake, organized by students of the Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh, on June 11. The event sent a powerful message to the world: Kashmir is safe, welcoming, and ready to […]
Omar Abdullah advocates for tourism revival in Jammu and Kashmir
SRINAGAR, June 12, 2025 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that his government is focused on enhancing the tourism experience in Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring visitors leave with a desire to return. Speaking at a public event, Abdullah emphasised tourism’s critical role in the region’s economy and outlined plans to improve infrastructure, safety, and visitor […]
Amarnath Yatra fortified with AI-powered security amid rising terror threats
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – In response to heightened security concerns, the Jammu & Kashmir Police have deployed advanced facial recognition systems (FRS) along the Pahalgam route of the Amarnath Yatra to ensure the safety of pilgrims during the 38-day pilgrimage, set to commence on July 3, 2025, and conclude on August 9, 2025. This […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah prioritises safe Amarnath Yatra amid tourism slump in Kashmir
Srinagar, May 17, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that the administration is focusing on ensuring a safe and incident-free Amarnath Yatra, as the region grapples with a severe downturn in tourism during the summer season. Speaking at a meeting with the Hoteliers Association at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, Abdullah […]
Omar Abdullah unveils tourism revival plan after Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, May 16, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a comprehensive tourism revival plan on May 15 to counter the severe economic fallout from the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, predominantly tourists. The attack triggered widespread fear, resulting in a 90% cancellation rate of tourist bookings and […]
J&K cabinet resubmits business rules to LG Manoj Sinha, reaffirms commitment to procedural norms
SRINAGAR, May 6-In a key administrative move, the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet has formally resubmitted the updated Business Rules to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. This step underscores the Union Territory’s commitment to procedural compliance and institutional transparency. The resubmission comes amid efforts to streamline governance and ensure that all executive actions adhere strictly to the […]