A Devotee’s Ode to the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025
In the heart of the majestic Himalayas, where the divine resonates with every step, the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra stands as a testament to unwavering faith and spiritual unity. As a devoted pilgrim, I walk this sacred path, chanting “Har Har Mahadev” and “Jai Bhole Baba,” my heart brimming with reverence for Lord Shiva, the […]
Srinagar records hottest june night in history at 25.0°C
Srinagar, June 25, 2025 – Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, marked a historic weather event on June 25, 2025, recording its hottest-ever June night with a minimum temperature of 25.0°C, surpassing the previous record of 24.6°C set on June 29, 1978. This unprecedented spike, reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and […]
Srinagar records 4th hotest June night in 134 years amid intense heatwave
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 – Srinagar, the heart of Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital, endured its fourth hottest June night in 134 years, with the mercury settling at 23.2°C on June 21, 2025, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This blistering night, part of the 21-day summer period known as ‘Wahrat,’ marks a […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah reviews essential services for summer in Jammu division
Jammu, India – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Khan chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu on June 19, 2025, to assess the status of essential services and supplies during the summer months in the Jammu Division. The meeting, attended by senior officials and representatives from key departments, emphasized the need for seamless […]
Srinagar braces for intense heatwave as mercury set to cross 35°C mark
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – An unprecedented heatwave is gripping the Kashmir Valley, with independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif Keng warning that Srinagar’s temperatures may surpass 35°C over the next three days. The forecast, reported by Kashmir Observer and JK Updates on June 18, 2025, comes amid a prolonged dry spell and a 26% rainfall […]
Chenab Bridge: The new aerial attraction for air travellers
Jammu, June 9, 2025 – The Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, has become a sensation among air travellers flying to Srinagar and Jammu. Pilots are making special in-flight announcements, alerting passengers to the stunning view of the 359-meter-tall engineering marvel spanning the Chenab […]
Heatwave sweeps Jammu region, Samba sizzles at 43.9°C
Jammu, June 9, 2025 – An intense heatwave has gripped the Jammu region, with temperatures soaring above 40°C for the third consecutive day, pushing residents and infrastructure to their limits. Samba recorded the highest temperature in the region at a scorching 43.9°C, while Jammu city followed closely at 42.7°C, according to the local meteorological department. […]
Devotees gather peacefully for Eid-ul-Adha prayers in Balgarden, Srinagar
Srinagar, June 7, 2025 – In the heart of Srinagar, hundreds of devotees converged at Balgarden to offer Eid-ul-Adha prayers, enveloping the morning in an aura of reverence and tranquility. The festival, celebrated with fervor across the Muslim world, honors Prophet Ibrahim’s profound sacrifice, and in Balgarden, the community embodied this spirit through heartfelt prayers […]
Kashmir’s farmers brace for heatwave as paddy season takes root
In Kashmir, the paddy planting season has begun under the strain of an intense heatwave and prolonged dry spell, threatening farmers’ livelihoods. The India Meteorological Department recorded Srinagar’s temperature at 32.2°C and Qazigund at 33°C, 8.6 degrees above normal. In Ganderbal’s villages like Saloora, Arhama, and Tulmulla, irrigation canals are dry, borewells are inadequate, and […]
Srinagar schools adjust timings amid heatwave conditions
Srinagar, May 23, 2025: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir has announced new school timings across the Kashmir Valley, effective from May 26, in response to the ongoing heatwave. Schools within Srinagar’s municipal limits will now operate from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, while those outside the municipal boundaries will function from 9:00 AM to […]