Vietnamese tourist hails Pahalgam as ‘Heaven on Earth’ despite recent terror attack
Pahalgam, May 1, 2025 – Amid the scenic splendour of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, a Vietnamese tourist has captured hearts with her heartfelt praise for the region’s beauty and hospitality, even in the wake of the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Baisaran meadow that claimed 26 lives. Undeterred by the tragedy, she declared, “I […]
Pahalgam recovers: Visitors chant ‘Vande Mataram’
Pahalgam, May 1, 2025 – In a striking display of courage, tourists have begun flocking back to Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, just weeks after the devastating April 22, 2025, terror attack in Baisaran meadow that claimed 26 lives. Chanting Vande Mataram and proclaiming “everything is normal,” visitors are defying fear, signaling a swift return to […]
Devotees flock Shiv-Bani temple on Akshay Tritiya despite Pahalgam attack
On May 1, 2025, the serene Trudi-Hanga meadow in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir, buzzed with spiritual fervor as hundreds of devotees and tourists gathered at the sacred Shiv-Bani Temple to mark Akshay Tritiya. Undeterred by the shadow of the recent Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives in Anantnag’s Baisaran meadow, the […]
Shabnam Sidiq: A nomad girl from Tral defies odds to excel in 12th board exams
Tral,May 1, 2025 – In a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination, Shabnam Sidiq, a young girl from the tribal community in Panner, Tral, has scored an impressive 463 out of 500 marks in her 12th board examinations in the Arts stream. Living in a tent in Kathwad, without access to coaching or modern educational […]
Qazigund rail disruption amid J&K’s drive for security and progress
Qazigund, May 1, 2025 – Train services between Banihal and Qazigund were halted on Thursday morning after a truck rolled onto the railway track, disrupting operations in the Hiller area. The incident, reported by the Kashmir News Observer , involved a truck with registration number JK02AT-5895, which slid down a cutting at km 167/10-11, obstructing […]
J&K extends PMAY-G survey to may 15, signals progress amid security push
Srinagar, May 1, 2025- The Union Ministry for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has granted a 15-day extension to the PMAY-G Awaas+ survey 2024, shifting the deadline from April 30 to May 15, 2025, to ensure comprehensive coverage of eligible rural households in Jammu and Kashmir. This development, coupled with robust security measures led by […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha vows to eradicate terror infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, May 1, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has pledged to eradicate the terror infrastructure throughout Jammu and Kashmir, intensifying efforts following the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Speaking at a high-level security review meeting, Manoj Sinha underscored a determined approach to dismantle terrorist networks, targeting both […]
Areeza Javaid from Srinagar tops J&K class 12 arts stream in 2025 JKBOSE results
Areeza Javaid, a student from Green Valley Educational Institute, Ellahi Bagh, Srinagar, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the top position in the Arts stream of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Class 12 Annual Regular Examination 2025. With an outstanding score of 496 out of 500 marks (99.2%), Areeza not […]
Secretary Aijaz Asad calls for fast-tracking rural development projects in J&K
SRINAGAR, April 30, 2025 — Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Secretary of the Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, conducted a detailed review meeting in Srinagar on April 29, 2025, to evaluate the progress of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), Panchayat Ghars, and Panchayat Learning Centres (PLCs) across Jammu and Kashmir. Asad directed officials to expedite pending […]
Kulgam DC Athar Aamir Khan reviews progress of Jal Shakti Abhiyan and catch the rain 2025 initiatives
KULGAM, April 30, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan (IAS), chaired a review meeting today at the Mini-Secretariat in Kulgam to assess the implementation status of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Catch the Rain 2025 initiatives in the district. The meeting focused on evaluating ongoing efforts to promote water conservation, rainwater […]