The divine confluence of spirituality and festivity: Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025
The Kashmir Valley, often described as paradise on Earth, has once again transformed into a sacred tapestry of devotion and celebration with the commencement of the #ShriAmarnathYatra 2025. This annual pilgrimage to the holy Amarnath cave shrine, nestled at 3,880 meters in the rugged Himalayas, is not merely a journey but a profound spiritual odyssey […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: First batch of pilgrims departs from Pahalgam amid tight security
Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, July 3, 2025: The annual Amarnath Yatra commenced on Thursday with the first batch of pilgrims setting off from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, and the Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district, heading toward the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The pilgrimage, which began under […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: First batch of pilgrims welcomed at Navyug Tunnel
Srinagar, July 2, 2025 – The first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims was warmly welcomed at Navyug Tunnel, Qazigund, as they entered the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday, marking the start of the sacred 38-day pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave Shrine. Civil society members, the trade fraternity, and local residents from Kulgam and Anantnag […]
Srinagar records hottest june night in history at 25.0°C
Srinagar, June 25, 2025 – Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, marked a historic weather event on June 25, 2025, recording its hottest-ever June night with a minimum temperature of 25.0°C, surpassing the previous record of 24.6°C set on June 29, 1978. This unprecedented spike, reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and […]
Sakina Itoo dedicates buses to five Kashmir degree colleges under J&K bank CSR initiative
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 – Minister for Health, Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Higher Education, Sakina Itoo, alongside Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, dedicated five buses to Government Degree Colleges in Kupwara, Sopore, Tangmarg, DH Pora, and Tulail, aiming to enhance educational access for students in remote areas of Kashmir. The flagging-off ceremony […]
Srinagar records 4th hotest June night in 134 years amid intense heatwave
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 – Srinagar, the heart of Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital, endured its fourth hottest June night in 134 years, with the mercury settling at 23.2°C on June 21, 2025, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This blistering night, part of the 21-day summer period known as ‘Wahrat,’ marks a […]
Kulgam hosts historic first-ever cricket match for visually impaired athletes
Kulgam,June 19, 2025 – In a groundbreaking stride toward inclusivity, the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSSO) Kulgam, in collaboration with Humanity Welfare Organisation Helpline and the District Administration Kulgam, organized the first-ever cricket match for visually impaired players at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Bugam on June 18, 2025. This landmark event brought […]
Srinagar braces for intense heatwave as mercury set to cross 35°C mark
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – An unprecedented heatwave is gripping the Kashmir Valley, with independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif Keng warning that Srinagar’s temperatures may surpass 35°C over the next three days. The forecast, reported by Kashmir Observer and JK Updates on June 18, 2025, comes amid a prolonged dry spell and a 26% rainfall […]
Srinagar launches NCMP E-Card for women’s free travel on electric buses
Srinagar, J&K, June 15, 2025 – Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) has announced the introduction of an E-card system, dubbed the NCMP card, for women passengers availing the free travel facility on electric buses in Srinagar. Launched on June 14, 2025, this initiative aims to streamline access to the popular free bus service, curb overcrowding, […]
Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with fervour in Srinagar, largest gathering at Hazratbal shrine
Srinagar, June 9, 2025 – Eid-ul-Azha, also known as Bakrid or the Feast of Sacrifice, was celebrated with religious fervour and communal harmony across Jammu and Kashmir, with the largest congregation of over 40,000 worshippers at the Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar. Observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijja, […]