LG Manoj Sinha chairs 75th SMVDSB meeting, inaugurates pilgrim facilities
Katra, June 25, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 75th Board meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) today at the Spiritual Growth Centre in Katra, Jammu. The meeting focused on enhancing pilgrim services and infrastructure for the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site located […]
J&K tourism thrives Post-Pahalgam Attack: A family’s fearless journey
Jammu, June 25, 2025 – A family from Lucknow, initially apprehensive about visiting Jammu and Kashmir after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives, completed a seven-day tour of the region, describing it as a safe and transformative experience. Encouraged by assurances of robust security provided by the Indian […]
Sold Out! Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express fully booked for weeks
Srinagar, June 12, 2025 – The newly launched Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, has become an instant sensation, with tickets sold out for weeks. This high-speed train, connecting the holy town of Katra, base for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, with Srinagar, the summer capital […]
Vande Bharat Express boosts tourism and trade in Jammu & Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah hailed the newly launched Vande Bharat Express from Nowgam Railway Station in Srinagar to Katra as a transformative step for Jammu & Kashmir’s tourism and trade. Speaking to reporters during his journey on the high-speed train on Tuesday, Abdullah described it as “a huge blessing” […]
History Made! | Kashmir’s New Era Begins | J&K LG Manoj Sinha Hails Modi’s Mega Projects
History Made! | Kashmir’s New Era Begins | J&K LG Manoj Sinha Hails Modi’s Mega Projects Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the iconic Chenab Bridge, Anji rail bridge and Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project and flagged off Vande Bharat Trains, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates advanced CCTV system at Vaishno Devi Shrine
Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, June 9, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated a CCTV Surveillance System with Integrated Command and Control Centre at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, enhancing the safety and security of pilgrims. The ₹20-crore facility uses advanced technology for real-time monitoring, crowd management, and emergency response, ensuring a […]
Heatwave sweeps Jammu region, Samba sizzles at 43.9°C
Jammu, June 9, 2025 – An intense heatwave has gripped the Jammu region, with temperatures soaring above 40°C for the third consecutive day, pushing residents and infrastructure to their limits. Samba recorded the highest temperature in the region at a scorching 43.9°C, while Jammu city followed closely at 42.7°C, according to the local meteorological department. […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah reviews Chenab Bridge ahead of historic railway link inauguration
On June 5, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, to oversee final preparations for its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025. Abdullah shared stunning visuals of the bridge on X, calling it a “landmark day for J&K” as the […]
Light rain showers bring relief at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, Jammu
Katra, May 8, 2025 – The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, nestled in the Trikuta Hills, is experiencing light rain showers, casting a serene yet challenging atmosphere over the pilgrimage. Katra, the base town, is seeing mild rainfall with temperatures between 20°C and 30°C, rendering the 12-km trek to the holy cave scenic but slippery. […]
“Tourists Are Our Lifeline”: Kashmir Taxi Drivers Mourn Pahalgam Victims, Appeal for Support & Peace
“Tourists Are Our Lifeline”: Kashmir Taxi Drivers Mourn Pahalgam Victims, Appeal for Support and Peace Shattered by the brutal killing of 26 Hindu tourists in Pahalgam, taxi drivers across Kashmir took to the streets in protest and grief, calling the victims “our own guests” and pleading for justice and revival of tourism. “Tourists are our […]