No major weather disruption in Kashmir till april end, says MeT department
SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR – The Meteorological Department in Srinagar has forecasted stable weather across Jammu and Kashmir for the remainder of April 2025, ruling out any major weather disruptions until the month’s end. The announcement, made on April 21, 2025, follows a turbulent period of heavy rainfall, landslides, and hailstorms that battered the region, […]
J&K polls: Cabinet to set OBC quota
SRINAGAR, April 22.2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet is poised to finalise the framework for Other Backward Classes reservation in the upcoming local bodies’ elections, encompassing Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies , on April 23, 2025. This critical decision aims to address long-standing delays in grassroots elections and ensure equitable representation, aligning with constitutional […]
Landslide in Pathar Nakki, Kishtwar displaces families; tehsildar distributes free rations
KISHTWAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR – A devastating landslide in Pathar Nakki, Nagsini Tehsil of Kishtwar district, has displaced several families, forcing them to abandon their homes amid safety concerns. The natural disaster, reported on April 21, 2025, has disrupted lives and infrastructure in the region, prompting swift action from local authorities. The district administration, led […]
Massive landslide at Zojila Pass blocks Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – A massive landslide struck the India Gate area of Zojila Pass on Sunday, April 20, 2025, severely disrupting traffic on the strategic Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road, a critical lifeline connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh. The landslide, which collapsed a large section of hillside, blocked the National Highway 1 route, stranding commuters and […]
Kupwara DC Ayushi Sudan receives Prime Minister’s award for excellence from PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, April 21, 2025 – Ayushi Sudan, Deputy Commissioner of Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, was honored with the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Civil Services Day in New Delhi. The award recognizes Kupwara district’s exemplary contributions to holistic development, highlighting Sudan’s transformative […]
Kulgam DC Athar Aamir Khan honoured with Prime Minister’s award for excellence
New Delhi, April 21, 2025 – Athar Aamir Khan, Deputy Commissioner of Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, was conferred the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award recognises Team Kulgam’s outstanding contributions to public service, marking a significant milestone in the district’s development journey under […]
Axis Bank expands footprint with 26th branch in Kashmir at Magam, Budgam
Budgam, April 20, 2025 – Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank, inaugurated its 26th branch in the Kashmir Valley at Magam, Budgam district, further strengthening its commitment to financial inclusion and economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir. The opening ceremony was graced by MLAs Farooq Ahmad Shah and Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, who emphasized […]
South Kashmir faces light to moderate rain, thundershowers, and hailstorms, MeT issues nowcast
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – The Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, issued a nowcast update at 1430 hrs IST, forecasting a spell of light to moderate rain, thundershowers, thunder, lightning, gusty winds, and hailstorms over many parts of South Kashmir. The advisory comes amid ongoing severe weather conditions that have already caused significant disruption across Jammu and […]
Cloudburst triggers deadly flash floods and landslides in Ramban, J&K; highway blocked
Ramban, April 20, 2025 – A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district unleashed flash floods and landslides early Sunday, blocking the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) at multiple locations, and disrupting power and water supply, officials confirmed. The disaster, compounded by heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and high-velocity winds, has caused widespread damage to homes, […]
J&K government committed to business-friendly environment, Says CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, April 21, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed the Jammu and Kashmir government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, emphasising policies to attract investment, streamline regulations, and boost economic growth. Speaking at a high-level industry meet in Srinagar, Abdullah outlined his administration’s vision to position J&K as a hub for […]