Hajj Flights Resume at Srinagar Airport
On May 15, 2025, the second batch of Haj pilgrims left Srinagar’s Haj House for Mecca, following the first batch’s departure on May 4. This sacred Islamic pilgrimage, vital to J&K’s Muslim community, blends spiritual devotion with regional complexities. The 2025 Haj is notable for an India-Pakistan understanding easing travel, a rare diplomatic step. Haj, […]
Indian army delivers humanitarian aid to Poonch villages hit by Pakistani shelling
Poonch, May 17, 2025: The Indian Army’s Romeo Force has launched a compassionate door-to-door relief campaign in villages along the Line of Control in Poonch district, delivering essential supplies to residents reeling from recent Pakistani shelling. The initiative, targeting communities hit hard by cross-border aggression, underscores the Army’s commitment to supporting civilians in the wake […]
CM Omar Abdullah urges centre for additional Haj flights from Srinagar to clear pilgrim backlog
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, May 17, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has pressed the Government of India to deploy additional Haj flights from Srinagar to resolve a backlog of 1,895 pilgrims stranded due to recent flight disruptions. The delays stem from a week-long suspension of operations at Srinagar’s Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport, triggered […]
Tiranga Rally in Udhampur celebrates success of Operation Sindoor
Udhampur,May 16, 2025: A vibrant Tiranga rally illuminated the streets of Udhampur on Friday, organised by Citizens for National Security to celebrate the resounding success of Operation Sindoor. Hundreds of residents, alongside BJP leaders and community activists, marched with national flags, chanting patriotic slogans to honor the Indian Armed Forces for their resolute action against […]
Srinagar swelters at 30°C as dry spell persists until may 18
Srinagar, May 16, 2025: Srinagar recorded a high of 30°C on Thursday, marking a significant temperature spike as heatwave conditions intensified across Jammu and Kashmir, with Jammu soaring to a scorching 40.4°C. The Meteorological Department has forecasted that the ongoing dry spell will continue across the region until the evening of May 18, with maximum […]
Omar Abdullah unveils tourism revival plan after Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, May 16, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a comprehensive tourism revival plan on May 15 to counter the severe economic fallout from the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, predominantly tourists. The attack triggered widespread fear, resulting in a 90% cancellation rate of tourist bookings and […]
Omar Abdullah meets delegations at Raabita office, vows responsive governance
Srinagar, May 16, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a series of meetings with multiple delegations at the Raabita Office in Srinagar today, engaging in open and frank discussions on pressing public matters. The interactions reflect the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference government’s dedication to responsive and inclusive governance, with a […]
JKRLM promotes health and hygiene awareness among SHGs in J&K
SRINAGAR, May 16, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), through its Umeed program, has launched a significant initiative to promote health and hygiene among Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Under the Food, Nutrition, Health, and WASH (FNHW) program, JKRLM is organizing health camps to empower rural […]
Manoj Sinha hails armed forces for historic victory in Operation Sindoor
In a significant display of national pride and military prowess, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, commended the Indian Armed Forces for their extraordinary achievement in ‘Operation Sindoor’, calling it a historic victory. The operation, a meticulously coordinated counter-terrorism mission, is being recognized as a turning point in the region’s ongoing security efforts. […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha lauds armed forces for historic victory in Operation Sindoor
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, May 15, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hailed the Indian Armed Forces for their “historic victory” in Operation Sindoor, a decisive military campaign that avenged the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 civilian lives. Speaking alongside Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during a visit to the Srinagar Air […]