Hajj flights resume at Srinagar Airport
SRINAGAR, May 15, 2025 — Hajj flights from Srinagar Airport restarted on May 14, 2025, after a six-day halt due to India-Pakistan tensions. The resumption enabled 642 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to travel to Medina, Saudi Arabia, for the sacred Hajj pilgrimage, signalling a return to normalcy. The suspension began on May […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah meets Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, reviews LoC security situation
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, May 14, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a high-level meeting with Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command, to discuss the prevailing security situation and recent developments along the Line of Control (LoC) and other border areas. The meeting, held on May 13, […]
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 Government appoints 122 Junior Assistants to strengthen rural development dept
Jammu and Kashmir, May 14, 2025 – In a significant move to address the clerical staff shortage and enhance rural governance, the Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed 122 Junior Assistants in the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department (RDDPR). This recruitment drive is set to strengthen the public service delivery mechanism across rural areas […]
Omar Abdullah visits shelling-affected Uri, pledges support for resilient border communities
Uri, May 14, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the shelling-affected areas of Uri, including Salamabad, Lagama, Bandi, and Gingal, to evaluate the impact of recent ceasefire violations along the Line of Control with Pakistan. Addressing the hardships faced by the region, Abdullah remarked, “This land has endured so much — from the impact […]
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma briefs J&K LG Manoj Sinha on J&K security Post-Pahalgam Attack
Srinagar, May 14, 2025 – Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today to provide a detailed briefing on the current security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. Accompanied by Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, GoC 15 Corps, Lt Gen Sharma outlined recent developments and key aspects of […]
All gates of Baglihar hydroelectric power project dam closed on Chenab River in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir
Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, May 14, 2025 – All gates of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam on the Chenab River in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, remain closed for the second consecutive day. The closure follows heavy rainfall that led to the opening of the dam’s gates to manage rising water levels and prevent flooding […]
Second batch of Haj pilgrims from Srinagar embarks on sacred journey to Mecca
Srinagar, May 14, 2025 – The second batch of Haj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) set off for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, today, departing from Haj House in Srinagar to Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport. This follows a crucial India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement that has restored stability, enabling the continuation of Hajj 2025 flights after earlier disruptions. The […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah pledges more bunkers for Tangdhar’s border safety
Tangdhar, May 13, 2025- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Tangdhar in Kupwara district to inspect community bunkers, vital shelters for residents near the Line of Control . “These structures are a lifeline during times of crisis,” Abdullah declared. “We will ensure the construction of more such safe spaces to protect and support our people living […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah visits cross-border shelling-affected areas in Kupwara
Kupwara, May 13, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Kupwara district today to assess the impact of recent cross-border shelling by Pakistan, which has left homes, religious sites, and public infrastructure in ruins. The visit comes as the region reels from escalated tensions following India’s Operation Sindoor, a targeted strike against […]