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 […]
Gowhar Ahmad Mir: Kralmad’s engineer building a future in Kashmir
Kralmad, June 19, 2025 – Tucked beneath the Pir Panjal in South Kashmir’s Doru tehsil, the village of Kralmad tells the story of Gowhar Ahmad Mir, a 36-year-old computer engineer who chose to stay and transform his homeland. A contractor by trade and a leader by example, Gowhar is quietly reshaping a region often defined […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah arranges deluxe buses for students evacuated from Iran
Srinagar, June 19, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Thursday, June 19, 2025, that 94 students evacuated from conflict-hit Iran under ‘Operation Sindhu’ will be transported from Delhi to their hometowns in the Union Territory in deluxe buses. The decision came after students expressed dissatisfaction with the poor condition of […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah travels on inaugural Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat express
Srinagar, June 19, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accompanied by his father, former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah, embarked on a historic journey aboard the newly launched Vande Bharat Express from Srinagar to Katra on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The high-speed train, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June […]
PM Modi gifts Kashmiri Papier Mâché box to Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor at G7 Summit in Canada
Kashmir,June 19, 2025– On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handcrafted Papier Mâché box adorned with gold leaf work from Jammu and Kashmir to Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. The gesture, made during Modi’s visit to Canada from June 16-17, 2025, showcased India’s rich artisanal […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah leads comprehensive Muharram-ul-Haram preparations in J&K
Srinagar, June 19, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar to ensure thorough arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram, the significant Islamic mourning period observed by the Shia community. The meeting focused on facilitating a dignified and smooth observance across Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing seamless coordination among departments and […]
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, […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah welcomes first batch of 178 Hajj pilgrims at Srinagar airport
Srinagar, June 18, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah warmly received the first batch of 178 Hajj pilgrims at Srinagar International Airport on Wednesday evening. The pilgrims, returning from their sacred journey to Mecca, were greeted with heartfelt congratulations by the Chief Minister for fulfilling the significant Islamic obligation of Hajj. The CM […]
Kashmir’s Amarnath Yatra 2025 showcases spiritual grace and administrative excellence under LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, June 17, 2025 – Under the dynamic leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Jammu and Kashmir is poised to host the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 with an inspiring blend of spirituality, peace, and flawless public service. Commencing on July 3 and concluding on August 9, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan, the pilgrimage to the […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah meets IATO to boost J&K tourism
Srinagar, June 17, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with a delegation from the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) on Tuesday to discuss strategic measures to revitalise tourism in the Union Territory and position J&K as a premier travel destination. The interaction, held in Srinagar, focused on enhancing infrastructure, security, […]