Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express begins first journey after PM Modi’s flag-off
Katra, June 7, 2025 – The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express chugged out of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station at 8:10 AM today, marking its historic inaugural commercial journey to Srinagar, just a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the high-speed train on June 6, 2025. This state-of-the-art train, part of the […]
Devotees gather peacefully for Eid-ul-Adha prayers in Balgarden, Srinagar
Srinagar, June 7, 2025 – In the heart of Srinagar, hundreds of devotees converged at Balgarden to offer Eid-ul-Adha prayers, enveloping the morning in an aura of reverence and tranquility. The festival, celebrated with fervor across the Muslim world, honors Prophet Ibrahim’s profound sacrifice, and in Balgarden, the community embodied this spirit through heartfelt prayers […]
Kashmir’s farmers brace for heatwave as paddy season takes root
In Kashmir, the paddy planting season has begun under the strain of an intense heatwave and prolonged dry spell, threatening farmers’ livelihoods. The India Meteorological Department recorded Srinagar’s temperature at 32.2°C and Qazigund at 33°C, 8.6 degrees above normal. In Ganderbal’s villages like Saloora, Arhama, and Tulmulla, irrigation canals are dry, borewells are inadequate, and […]
JKNC working committee meets in Srinagar under Farooq Abdullah’s leadership
Srinagar, May 21, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference 3 Working Committee convened a significant meeting today at the party headquarters, Nawa-i-Subah, in Srinagar, chaired by JKNC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah. The meeting, attended by Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, along with members representing the Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh regions, focused […]
Kashmir’s cherry harvest brings seasonal buzz to valley
Kashmir’s cherry orchards are abuzz with activity as the 2025 cherry harvest season kicks into high gear, bringing a vibrant seasonal energy to the valley. Farmers in regions like Ganderbal, Shopian, and Pulwama are reaping the rewards of favorable weather and advanced horticultural techniques, resulting in a bountiful yield of the valley’s prized cherries, the […]
Kashmir road show from Dal Lake to Pahalgam aims to revive tourism after terror attack
Srinagar/Anantnag, May 19, 2025 – A vibrant road show, comprising nearly 300 vehicles, set off from the serene banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar on Sunday, May 18, heading toward Pahalgam to send a resounding message of peace and resilience. Organized by Kashmir’s tourism stakeholders, the “Kashmir is Calling” initiative sought to revive the region’s […]
Annual training camp 2025 begins at NTA Nagrota with vibrant NCC cadet participation from Kashmir
Srinagar, May 18, 2025 – The Annual Training Camp (ATC-2025) started today at the National Training Academy (NTA) Nagrota, with enthusiastic participation from NCC cadets, mostly from the Kashmir region. Organized by the National Cadet Corps (NCC), the camp aims to instill discipline, leadership, and patriotism among young participants through a dynamic training program. The […]
Panzath fish festival in Kashmir celebrates centuries-old tradition of fishing and spring conservation
Qazigund, May 18, 2025: The Panzath Fish Festival, a centuries-old tradition, was celebrated with fervor in Panzath village, Qazigund, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Hundreds of villagers gathered to honor the time-honored practice of fishing and protecting sacred springs, which serve as vital sources of irrigation and drinking water for over 25 […]
A lesson in compassion: The heart of education in a Kashmir village school
Budgam, May 17, 2025 – In the serene hills of Budgam, a small government primary school stands as a beacon of love and learning. During a recent academic visit to assess foundational literacy and numeracy, an inspector discovered something far more profound: a lesson in compassion delivered by an elderly teacher with a white beard […]
Kashmiri woman transforms personal tragedy into hope, offering free education to Pulwama children
Pulwama, May 11, 2025 – In the heart of a Pulwama village, 26-year-old Ayesha Mir has turned her personal grief into a beacon of hope for children in Kashmir. After losing her brother to the region’s decades-long conflict, Ayesha has channeled her pain into purpose, offering free lessons in mathematics, science, and English to over […]