Special train service from Budgam to Katra flagged off for passengers
Srinagar, September 20, 2025: The Railways today launched a special train service from Budgam to Katra, providing a convenient travel facility for passengers of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said the new Budgam–Katra train will greatly benefit devotees visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, while also enhancing connectivity between Kashmir and Jammu regions. The service […]
LG Manoj Sinha launches Bailey Bridge on Ramban-Gool road for Sewa Pakhwada
Srinagar, September 17, 2025: In a significant boost to regional connectivity and community welfare, Lieutenant Governor (LG) Shri Manoj Sinha virtually inaugurated a Bailey Bridge on the Ramban-Gool Road today, coinciding with the commencement of the fortnight-long ‘Sewa Pakhwada’. This nationwide initiative, spanning September 17 to October 2, 2025, emphasizes selfless service, inclusivity, and public […]
Centre disburses over ₹1,000 Crore for J&K road infrastructure under CRIF Since 2020
Srinagar, August 22, 2025: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has disbursed over ₹1,000 crore to Jammu and Kashmir under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) since 2020 to bolster road infrastructure development in the Union Territory. The funds, aimed at enhancing connectivity and supporting economic growth, have been allocated for […]
Mega Tiranga rally at LoC Teetwal celebrates national pride with 1.5 km National Flag
Kupwara, August 9, 2025 – In a vibrant display of patriotism and national unity, a massive Tiranga Rally was held in Teetwal, near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative. The rally featured a 1.5-kilometer-long National Flag, symbolizing the unbreakable spirit of India, carried by over 3,000 participants, including students, locals, officials, and activists. […]
Historic milestone: First freight train arrives at Anantnag goods shed in Kashmir valley
Srinagar, August 9, 2025 – In a landmark achievement for Jammu and Kashmir’s connectivity, the first-ever freight train reached the newly commissioned Anantnag Goods Shed in the Kashmir Valley from Rupnagar, Punjab, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This historic event marks a significant step in integrating the Kashmir region with India’s national freight network, promising reduced […]
USBRL Project: Transforming Jammu and Kashmir with connectivity and eco-safeguards
On August 7, 2025, the Government of India highlighted the transformative impact of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, a 272-km engineering marvel that has revolutionized connectivity, socio-economic development, and eco-safeguards in Jammu and Kashmir. Fully commissioned in June 2025, the project, declared a National Project in 2002, connects Udhampur, Reasi, Ramban, Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam, and Baramulla districts, integrating the […]
Centre approves ₹10,637 Cr for J&K infrastructure boom
Srinagar, July 17, 2025 — In a significant boost to Jammu & Kashmir’s infrastructure landscape, the Central Government has sanctioned 19 major infrastructure projects worth ₹10,637 crore. Focused on roads, tunnels, power generation, and urban renewal, this strategic approval under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ 2025–26 action plan is set to redefine connectivity, […]
Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary assigned additional charge as Civil Aviation Commissioner
Srinagar, July 16, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has appointed Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, IAS (AGMUT:2009), as the Civil Aviation Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir, assigning him additional responsibilities to streamline the region’s aviation sector. This decision, announced via an official order from the General Administration Department (GAD), entrusts Dr. Choudhary with overseeing critical […]
J&K tourism sees revival, pilgrims express satisfaction: CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, July 10, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector is experiencing a robust recovery, with a steady increase in tourist arrivals and high satisfaction among pilgrims visiting the region, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters in Kolkata ahead of the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) 2025, Abdullah highlighted the resurgence […]
Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat showcases UT tourism potential in Srinagar
Srinagar, July 8, 2025: Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, expressed his enthusiasm after addressing the concluding session of the two-day National Tourism Secretaries’ Conference held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. The minister emphasized the immense tourism potential of India’s Union Territories (UTs), from Ladakh to Lakshadweep, describing […]