J&K CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates first-ever International Film Festival of J&K at SKICC, Srinagar
Srinagar, September 7, 2026– Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated the first-ever International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, marking a historic moment for the Union Territory’s cultural and creative landscape. The four-day festival, running from September 7 to 10, […]
NH-44: The lifeline connecting Kashmir with the rest of India
Srinagar, September 1,2026- National Highway 44 (NH-44) continues to serve as the lifeline connecting Kashmir with the rest of India, with improvements to the highway network increasingly being viewed as a catalyst for economic transformation across the Valley, embodying what many describe as the spirit of “Naya Kashmir, Badalta Kashmir” — a new and changing Kashmir. […]
Direct train service between Budgam and Katra resumes after 59-day gap
Kashmir, August 29,2026- Direct train service between Budgam in central Kashmir and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra resumed after a 59-day gap, restoring an important rail link between the Kashmir Valley and the base town of the Vaishno Devi shrine. Restoring a Vital Connection The Budgam–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra special train, operated under train […]
Tourists enjoy Shikara rides on Dal Lake in Srinagar
Srinagar, August 24, 2026- Dal Lake Srinagar witnessed a steady flow of tourists on Monday as visitors enjoyed leisurely shikara rides across the picturesque waters, taking in the scenic beauty of the Kashmir Valley. Tourists were seen enjoying leisurely shikara rides on the picturesque Dal Lake in Srinagar on Monday, in what remains one of […]
Kashmir Handicrafts GI Tag: Boosting tourism and artisan trust
Kashmir, August 24,2026- Kashmir Handicrafts GI Tag certification is giving international tourists greater confidence to buy authentic Kani and Pashmina shawls directly from local artisans, boosting both the Valley’s heritage economy and its tourism appeal Kashmir’s centuries-old Kani and Pashmina shawls are witnessing renewed global attention, with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag emerging as a key factor giving […]
Near LoC, Indian Army boosts rural sports in Poonch
Poonch, August 23,2026- Indian Army playground Poonch is giving local youth a new facility for outdoor games and activities, strengthening rural sports infrastructure along the border. In a welcome boost for rural sporting infrastructure along the border, the Indian Army has constructed a playground at Upper Bandichahian, located close to the Line of Control (LoC) […]
Tourism boom transforms Jammu & Kashmir as visitor footfall crosses 2.36 crore after Article 370
Srinagar, August 5,2026- Jammu & Kashmir’s tourism sector has witnessed unprecedented growth in the years following the abrogation of Article 370, emerging as one of the strongest drivers of the Union Territory’s economic revival. From approximately 25 lakh tourist visits in 2020 to more than 2.36 crore visitors, the region has experienced a remarkable surge […]
Seven years of transformation after Article 370
Kashmir, August 5,2026-Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu & Kashmir continues to witness significant changes across multiple sectors, with improvements in security, infrastructure, tourism, connectivity, education, healthcare, and economic development. The constitutional changes introduced on 5 August 2019 marked a new administrative phase for the region, and the years since have seen […]
Jammu & Kashmir’s transformation after Article 370
Kashmir, August 5,2026- is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its modern history. Once known primarily for security challenges and prolonged instability, the region is increasingly being associated with development, improved infrastructure, tourism growth, investment, and expanding opportunities for its people. Over the past few years, a combination of enhanced security measures, infrastructure projects, […]
Amarnath Yatra boosts local economy as Baltal vendors welcome PM Modi’s appeal to buy Kashmir products
Baltal, July 29,2026- Local vendors at the Baltal base camp of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra have expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for encouraging pilgrims to dedicate at least 10% of their spending towards locally made products from Kashmir. The initiative, aimed at promoting local handicrafts, Kashmiri products, small businesses, and traditional artisans, […]