Srinagar-Jammu highway reopens after landslide
Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir, May 3, 2025 – The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44), a critical lifeline connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, was restored for stranded traffic late Friday evening, May 2, 2025, after being blocked by a massive mudslide and landslide at the Chamba-Seri stretch in Ramban district. The highway’s reopening […]
Tufail Ahmad excels in CBSE class 10 with 473 marks
Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, May 3, 2025 – Tufail Ahmad, a Class 10 student from Baramulla, has scripted an inspiring story of grit and academic excellence by securing 473 out of 500 marks in the CBSE board examinations 2025. Defying significant physical constraints, his remarkable achievement is resonating across the Kashmir Valley, spotlighting the power […]
Atul Kulkarni’s ‘Chalo Kashmir’ call echoes amid warm Kashmiri smiles
Srinagar, April 29, 2025 – Bollywood actor Atul Kulkarni is spearheading the ‘Chalo Kashmir’ campaign, passionately inviting tourists to embrace the Kashmir Valley’s breathtaking beauty despite recent challenges. Welcomed with warm smiles by Kashmiri locals, Kulkarni’s visit to Srinagar and Pahalgam aims to restore confidence in the region’s tourism, shaken by a tragic terror attack […]
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway reopened for one-way traffic after landslide closure
Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, April 23, 2025: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), the vital artery linking the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, was reopened for one-way traffic on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after a three-day closure caused by devastating landslides and flash floods in Ramban district. The partial restoration has eased the plight […]
Kashmir well-stocked with essentials amid weather disruptions, says Divisional Commissioner
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, on Monday allayed fears of shortages in the Kashmir Valley, confirming an ample supply of essential commodities, including LPG, diesel, and petrol, despite recent landslides and road closures. The announcement underscores the J&K administration’s efforts to ensure stability and public confidence during a challenging […]
Budgam’s Attiya Zehra sets record with 99.84 percentile in JEE, inspires Kashmiri girls
Budgam, April 20, 2025 – In a historic milestone, Attiya Zehra from Budgam has soared to new heights, clinching an extraordinary 99.84 percentile in the JEE Main, making her the top-scoring female candidate from Jammu & Kashmir. This stellar achievement not only sets a new record for Kashmiri girls but also marks a moment of […]
Dramatic weather grips Sinthan top, Kokernag, as snowfall transforms South Kashmir
Kokernag, April 19, 2025: Fresh snowfall blanketed Sinthan Top, the iconic mountain pass in South Kashmir’s Kokernag region, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, turning its alpine landscape into a stunning winter vista. The dramatic weather event, fueled by a potent Western Disturbance, brought heavy snow to the 3,748-meter-high pass, leading to the temporary closure of […]
Hailstorm and rainfall strike Baramulla, marking fresh weather disturbance in North Kashmir
Baramulla, April 19, 2025: A sudden hailstorm coupled with rainfall hit Baramulla district in North Kashmir on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 12:35 PM IST, causing concern among residents and farmers. The brief but intense weather event, lasting about one minute in Baramulla town, signalled a fresh weather disturbance driven by an active Western […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah pushes business reforms to boost ease of doing business in J&K
JAMMU, April 19, 2025: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu to assess progress on Compliance Reduction and Deregulation under the Ease of Doing Business framework, aimed at creating a more conducive regulatory environment for businesses in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to […]
Moderate earthquake jolts Jammu and Kashmir, epicentre in Pakistan
Srinagar, April 19, 2025: A moderate-intensity earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir at approximately 12:21 PM on Saturday, with tremors felt across the Kashmir Valley and surrounding areas. The epicentre of the quake, measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, was located in Pakistan, 60 kilometres northwest of Rawalpindi, at a latitude of 33.63 degrees North and […]