Pahalgam recovers: Visitors chant ‘Vande Mataram’
Pahalgam, May 1, 2025 – In a striking display of courage, tourists have begun flocking back to Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, just weeks after the devastating April 22, 2025, terror attack in Baisaran meadow that claimed 26 lives. Chanting Vande Mataram and proclaiming “everything is normal,” visitors are defying fear, signaling a swift return to […]
Tourist urges support for Kashmiri tourism revival amid calls for positive media role
Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, April 30, 2025 – A tourist visiting Pahalgam has made a heartfelt appeal to stand in solidarity with the people of Kashmir and boost tourism in the region, emphasizing the need for responsible media coverage to aid recovery efforts. The statement comes in the wake of recent challenges faced by the […]
Pahalgam records all-time hottest april, Srinagar hits 80-year high
Srinagar, April 30, 2025 – The Kashmir Valley is facing an unprecedented heatwave, with Pahalgam recording its hottest April day ever at 27.8°C, surpassing the previous record of 27.4°C set on April 28, 1979. Srinagar recorded 30.8°C, the second-highest April temperature in the city’s history, just below the 31.1°C record from April 20, 1946. These […]
All major Kashmir tourist destinations open, officials confirm amid enhanced security
SRINAGAR, April 29, 2025 – All major tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Dal Lake, and the Mughal Gardens, are fully operational and welcoming visitors, according to state officials. Despite the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, the Tourism Department has assured travelers that these iconic sites […]
Kashmir shuts to mourn Pahalgam killings: A region in grief
Srinagar, April 23, 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir fell silent today as a region-wide shutdown brought life to a standstill, a collective outpouring of sorrow for the 26 lives lost in a brutal terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. Called by trade unions, political groups, and civil society, the bandh shuttered markets, schools, and […]
J&K seeks Rs 5,500 crore world bank funding to transform nine tourism destinations
Srinagar, April 15, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced an ambitious plan to secure Rs 5,500 crore in funding from the World Bank to develop nine new tourism destinations across the Union Territory. This initiative aims to bolster J&K’s tourism sector, a cornerstone of its economy, by enhancing infrastructure, promoting […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025 begins July 3
Srinagar, April 13, 2025: The annual Amarnath Yatra, one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimages, is set to commence on July 3, 2025, and will continue until August 19, 2025, as announced by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri. The 48-day pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave Shrine, located at 3,880 meters in the Himalayas of […]
Anantnag’s apple orchards blossom into a spring tourism hotspot in Kashmir
Anantnag, April 12, 2025– As spring sweeps across the Kashmir Valley, Anantnag’s apple orchards are transforming into a vibrant tapestry of pink and white blossoms, drawing tourists from across India and beyond. The annual blossom phase of the region’s famed fruit trees has turned these sprawling orchards into a seasonal magnet, offering a breathtaking spectacle […]
Kashmir in Spring Bloom
SRINAGAR, April 3, 2025 — Kashmir, the crown jewel of northern India, is ablaze with colour as spring ushers in a vibrant display of blooming flowers and lush landscapes. Renowned as “Paradise on Earth,” the valley is currently at its peak beauty, with tulips, cherry blossoms, and almond orchards transforming the region into a haven […]
Shri Altaf Ahmad Wani meets J&K LG Manoj Sinha to discuss Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra preparations
Srinagar, March 26, 2025 – Shri Altaf Ahmad Wani, Member of Legislative Assembly from Pahalgam, met with the Jammu & kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, to discuss key matters related to the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. During the meeting, Shri Altaf Ahmad Wani briefed the Lieutenant Governor on essential […]