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 […]
Mughal Road reopens after 4-month snow closure
POONCH, April 16, 2025 – The historic Mughal Road, an 84-km stretch connecting Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu, reopened for one-way traffic on April 15, 2025, after a four-month closure due to heavy snowfall. The reopening of this vital alternate route to the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway […]
Vande Bharat Express successfully conducts trial run on Katra-Sangaldan section of USBRL
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: A trial run of the Vande Bharat Express was successfully conducted on the Katra-Sangaldan section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link in Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed. The high-speed train, stationed at Katra, underwent rigorous testing to ensure operational readiness on this critical stretch of the mega railway project. The Vande […]
PM Narendra Modi’s USBRL inauguration visit postponed
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The highly anticipated visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express on a section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link , a mega railway project, has been postponed, officials confirmed. No new date for the visit has been announced. Preparations for the PM’s visit were in […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah graces almond bloom festival-2025 at Badamwari
Srinagar, April 5, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah graced the Almond Bloom Festival-2025 at Badamwari also known as Almond Alcove, in Srinagar’s historic old city, marking the vibrant arrival of spring in Kashmir. The event, organised by the Tourism Department in collaboration with the Floriculture Department, transformed the picturesque garden into a celebration of […]
Northern railway launches Vistadome special train service between Banihal and Budgam to boost Kashmir tourism
Srinagar, April 4, 2025: In response to the surging demand for scenic rail travel in the Kashmir Valley, Northern Railway has introduced a Vistadome special train service connecting Banihal and Budgam. Commencing April 5, 2025, this initiative aims to enhance passenger experiences and promote tourism by offering panoramic views of the region’s breathtaking landscapes. The […]
Empowering women, transforming lives: Haleema’s inspiring dairy farming journey in Budgam
Budgam, April 3, 2025 -In Shalina, BK Pora, Budgam district, Haleema has emerged as a symbol of resilience and self-reliance, carving a path to success through her dairy farming venture. Her journey, fuelled by determination and an entrepreneurial spirit, inspires women entrepreneurs across the Kashmir Valley, showcasing the transformative impact of women-led businesses in rural […]