Kashmir tourism rebounds after Pahalgam terror attack: European visitor hails it as “Paradise”
Srinagar, June 18, 2025 — Margret, a European traveler, stood in the serene meadows of Gulmarg and declared, “This place is safe. Come to paradise.” Her words capture the renewed optimism sweeping through Jammu and Kashmir as the region’s tourism industry bounces back from the devastating Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025. The attack, […]
No-fly zone declared over Amarnath Yatra route from July 1
Srinagar, June 17, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir administration has designated the Amarnath Yatra routes a ‘No Flying Zone’ from July 1 to August 10, 2025, to enhance security for the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine. Acting on the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) advisory, the J&K Home Department has imposed a […]
Health first: Sakeena Itoo assures robust medical care for Amarnath pilgrims
Srinagar, June 16, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakeena Itoo announced on June 16, 2025, that comprehensive medical facilities have been put in place to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra, scheduled to commence later this month. Addressing concerns about healthcare preparedness, Itoo emphasized that there is […]
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 […]