J&K CM Omar Abdullah reviews Chenab Bridge ahead of historic railway link inauguration
On June 5, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, to oversee final preparations for its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025. Abdullah shared stunning visuals of the bridge on X, calling it a “landmark day for J&K” as the […]
JKEDI kicks off 4-week ESDP in Baramulla under RAMP initiative
Baramulla, May 20, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute , Baramulla, officially launched a four-week Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme today at the Industrial Training Institute , Baramulla, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative, a World Bank-supported scheme aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across India. […]
Powerful winds wreak havoc in Kashmir valley, damaging homes, shops, and infrastructure
Srinagar, May 19, 2025 – Powerful winds, accompanied by rain, swept through the Kashmir Valley on Sunday evening, May 18, causing widespread damage to homes, shops, and public infrastructure across northern and central districts. The sudden storm, with wind speeds ranging from 35 to 45 kmph, left a trail of destruction in areas including Srinagar, […]
Army Chief lauds troops in Baramulla for heroic role in Operation Sindoor
Baramulla, May 16, 2025: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi visited forward locations in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday, May 16, 2025, to commend the troops for their exemplary courage and vigilance during Operation Sindoor. The operation, launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 […]
Tragedy in Uri: J&K CM Omar Abdullah consoles family of shelling victim
Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, May 14, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the grieving family of Nargis Begum, a 40-year-old woman tragically killed in a Pakistani artillery shelling near the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla district, on May 7, 2025. The visit, marked by heartfelt condolences, underscored the profound loss […]
J&K schools in non-border areas to reopen tomorrow border areas on hold
Srinagar, May 12, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government announced that all schools and colleges in non-border districts of the Union Territory will reopen on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following a week-long closure due to heightened India-Pakistan tensions. The decision comes after a US-mediated ceasefire, effective from 5 PM on May 10, restored tentative […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha inspects damage in Uri villages hit by Pakistan’s unprovoked shelling
Srinagar, May 09, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited the border villages of Lagama and Gingal in Uri to assess the damage to civilian areas and residential houses caused by unprovoked shelling by Pakistan. The LG interacted with local residents, assuring them of comprehensive support and directing the district administration to provide immediate relief […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha lauds brave soldiers in Baramulla, vows to crush terror threats and ensure peace
Baramulla, May 9, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hailed the indomitable spirit of Indian soldiers stationed in Baramulla, calling them the “Bravest of the Brave” during a visit to the region amidst heightened tensions along the Line of Control (LoC). Addressing the troops, LG Sinha expressed pride in their unwavering resolve to […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha assures safety for families affected by Pakistan’s shelling in Baramulla
Baramulla, May 9, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met with families displaced by Pakistan’s unprovoked cross-border firing at a safe shelter in Uri, Baramulla district, today. The shelling, which began on May 7, targeted civilian areas along the Line of Control , leaving a trail of destruction, including damaged homes, vehicles, and […]
J&K authorities evacuate residents near LoC to safer locations amid escalating tensions
Srinagar,May 7, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir administration has initiated the evacuation of residents from vulnerable areas along the Line of Control to safer locations, following heightened tensions with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, closely monitoring the situation, directed District Commissioners to ensure the safe relocation […]