J&K CM Omar Abdullah rushes to Jammu after Pakistan’s failed drone attacks
Jammu, May 9, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah arrived in Jammu on Friday morning to assess the aftermath of a bold but failed drone attack orchestrated by Pakistan, targeting key military installations and civilian areas, including the strategic Jammu airport. The overnight assault, marked by deafening explosions and air raid sirens, […]
Jammu plunged into darkness as blasts trigger panic amid Pakistan attack
Jammu, May 9, 2025 – A series of loud explosions and piercing sirens rocked Jammu city late Thursday night, plunging the region into panic as residents feared a possible attack. The unsettling sounds, reported across multiple neighborhoods, were accompanied by a complete blackout enforced across Jammu and surrounding districts, including Akhnoor and Samba, heightening anxiety. […]
Light rain showers bring relief at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, Jammu
Katra, May 8, 2025 – The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, nestled in the Trikuta Hills, is experiencing light rain showers, casting a serene yet challenging atmosphere over the pilgrimage. Katra, the base town, is seeing mild rainfall with temperatures between 20°C and 30°C, rendering the 12-km trek to the holy cave scenic but slippery. […]
Jammu officials review plan to bolster facilities for Amarnath Yatra 2025
JAMMU, May 6, 2025 — Authorities in Jammu have convened to review a comprehensive development plan aimed at enhancing civic amenities and infrastructure for the Amarnath Yatra 2025, scheduled from July 3 to August 9. The meeting, chaired by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, focused on ensuring a seamless and safe pilgrimage for the expected […]
Heavy rains cool Jammu, bring relief from scorching heat
Jammu, May 2, 2025 – Heavy rainfall swept across Jammu on Thursday, offering much-needed respite from the region’s intense summer heat. The showers, accompanied by strong winds and lightning, lowered temperatures significantly, providing relief to residents but also prompting alerts due to rising water levels in the Chenab River in the Akhnoor sector. The India […]
Jammu & Kashmir weather forecast and alerts – April 29, 2025
SRINAGAR, April 29, 2025 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its morning weather bulletin for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting a prolonged dry spell with rising temperatures and potential heatwave conditions across the Union Territory. Residents, farmers, and travelers are urged to take precautions as hot and dry weather dominates the region. The IMD […]
Smooth ride ahead: NH-44 clear for all morning traffic
Srinagar, April 29, 2025 – The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway , a crucial link between Kashmir and Jammu, is operating seamlessly this morning, according to traffic authorities. Passenger vehicles are moving effortlessly in both directions, while Heavy Motor Vehicles are permitted to travel from Qazigund towards Jammu, supporting the steady flow of goods and travellers. Traffic […]
JKEDI begins management development programs under RAMP in J&K districts
Jammu, April 26, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute has rolled out Management Development Programs under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance scheme at its district centres in Jammu, Rajouri, Srinagar, and Poonch. These week-long, 30-hour training initiatives, which began on April 15, 2025, aim to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha pays tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh on his punyatithi
Srinagar, April 26, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid humble tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji on his Punyatithi, commemorating the visionary leader’s enduring legacy. In a heartfelt statement, Sinha described the late Maharaja as a progressive thinker and a statesman whose foresight, contributions to the nation, and dedication to social […]
Kashmir shuts to mourn Pahalgam killings: A region in grief
Srinagar, April 23, 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir fell silent today as a region-wide shutdown brought life to a standstill, a collective outpouring of sorrow for the 26 lives lost in a brutal terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. Called by trade unions, political groups, and civil society, the bandh shuttered markets, schools, and […]