Kashmir Ahead

Tourists reclaim tranquility: Foreign visitors return to Kashmir after Pahalgam attack

Srinagar, June 16, 2025 – One month after the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives, including 25 tourists and a Nepali guide, foreign tourists are cautiously returning to Jammu and Kashmir, signaling a gradual revival of the region’s tourism sector. The attack, attributed to The Resistance Front (TRF), […]

Pahalgam tourism reopens with enhanced security: A boost for local livelihoods

Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, June 16, 2025 – Pahalgam, the crown jewel of Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism, is steadily regaining its allure after the April 22, 2025, terror attack disrupted its vibrant economy. A tourist’s recent statement encapsulates the region’s sentiment: “This decision of the government is right because if there is no tourism, then […]

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 […]

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