CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates Noor Jahan Bridge at Qamarwari
Srinagar, November 1,2025: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the long-awaited Noor Jahan Bridge at Qamarwari, a major infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity in Srinagar city. The newly constructed bridge, built over the Jhelum River, will serve as a vital link between Qamarwari, Noorbagh, and adjoining areas, significantly reducing travel time […]
Omar Abdullah hails Srinagar Water Metro MoU, calls It boost for sustainable transport in Kashmir
Srinagar, November 1,2025: Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir for the Srinagar Water Metro Project, calling it a “progressive step” toward developing eco-friendly and modern transport infrastructure in the region. In […]
Lal Ded: The timeless Shaivite mystic of Kashmir
Srinagar, October 5, 2025 — In the heart of the Kashmir Valley, where the Jhelum River weaves through the snow-capped Himalayas, the legacy of Lal Ded, the revered Shaivite mystic saint, continues to illuminate the path to spiritual awakening. Born in 1320 CE in a Kashmiri Brahmin family in Pandrethan, the ancient Puranadhisthana on the […]
PM Narendra Modi to assess J&K Natural calamity damage, announce relief package
Srinagar, J&K, September 10, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days to assess the extensive damage caused by recent floods, cloudbursts, and landslides across the region. The visit follows his recent trip to Himachal Pradesh on September 9, where he reviewed similar devastation and announced a financial assistance package of Rs 1,500 crore. PM Modi’s J&K visit will […]
Chinar Warriors, NDRF rescue Zenipora from Jhelum River floods
PAMPORE, 5 September 2025 — Heavy rainfall triggered a surge in the Jhelum River, causing severe inundation near Zenipora Village in Pampore, submerging homes, roads, and agricultural fields. The breach of the river’s embankment exacerbated the crisis, flooding residential areas like Pahroo, Tengan, Shalina, Kanihama, and Lasjan, and raising fears of widespread damage reminiscent of […]
Mandeep Kaur surveys flood-hit Pulwama, Budgam, Srinagar; evaluates Jhelum flood
Srinagar, September 04, 2025 – Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department (HUDD), Mandeep Kaur, conducted an extensive tour of flood-affected areas in Zoonipora Pulwama, Tengan Budgam, and peripheral areas of Srinagar to evaluate the ongoing flood situation caused by rising water levels in the Jhelum River and its tributaries.Accompanied by Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, and other senior officials, Kaur reviewed water levels at critical locations and engaged […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah surveys flood-hit Srinagar, Budgam; assures aid for Jhelum breach victims
Srinagar, September 04, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conducted an extensive visit to flood-affected areas in Srinagar and Budgam districts, inspecting the damage caused by a breach in the Jhelum River embankment at Shalina near Lasjan. Braving floodwaters, the Chief Minister reached submerged interiors by boat to assess the situation firsthand and interact with affected residents, assuring them of the government’s full support.Accompanied by Deputy Chief […]
DC Pulwama Dr. Basharat Qayoom leads flood relief in Kakapora
Pulwama, September 4, 2025-As heavy rainfall continues to disrupt life across Jammu and Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, is spearheading relief and monitoring operations in the flood-vulnerable Kakapora areas. Personally on the ground, Dr. Qayoom is engaging directly with affected residents, addressing their immediate grievances, and coordinating every possible effort to deliver […]
Heavy rains flood Srinagar streets
Srinagar, September 2, 2025 – Heavy downpours battered several parts of Kashmir on Monday evening, leading to widespread waterlogging and flooded streets in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials reported significant disruptions to daily life, with commuters and shopkeepers facing major inconveniences as key areas turned into virtual rivers. The relentless rain, accompanied by […]
J&K LG unveils monograph on Indus Water Treaty, praises termination as reply to Pakistan
Jammu, July 20, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha launched the monograph Indus Water Treaty-Mirroring the Facts, authored by senior journalist Shri Sant Kumar Sharma, at a ceremony in Jammu today. The event, attended by prominent dignitaries, highlighted the historical and strategic significance of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) and India’s recent decision to terminate […]