PM Modi interacts with students on board Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat during historic launch
Katra, June 7, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartwarming interaction with school children aboard the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express during its inaugural run on June 6, 2025, moments before flagging off the high-speed train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station. The joyful exchange with young passengers highlighted the transformative impact […]
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 […]
Hajj Flights Resume at Srinagar Airport
On May 15, 2025, the second batch of Haj pilgrims left Srinagar’s Haj House for Mecca, following the first batch’s departure on May 4. This sacred Islamic pilgrimage, vital to J&K’s Muslim community, blends spiritual devotion with regional complexities. The 2025 Haj is notable for an India-Pakistan understanding easing travel, a rare diplomatic step. Haj, […]
Hajj flights resume at Srinagar Airport
SRINAGAR, May 15, 2025 — Hajj flights from Srinagar Airport restarted on May 14, 2025, after a six-day halt due to India-Pakistan tensions. The resumption enabled 642 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to travel to Medina, Saudi Arabia, for the sacred Hajj pilgrimage, signalling a return to normalcy. The suspension began on May […]
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. […]
Railways sets up helpdesk and special train from Katra to Delhi amid rush
Katra, April 24, 2025: In response to the increased passenger rush following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian Railways has established a dedicated helpdesk at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station to assist tourists returning to their destinations. Additionally, a special train service from Katra to New Delhi has been launched to accommodate […]
DC Srinagar Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat reviews arrangements for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025
Srinagar, April 19, 2025: Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, led a comprehensive review meeting on April 17, 2025, at the DC Office to finalise arrangements for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025. Scheduled from July 3 to August 9, 2025, the 38-day pilgrimage to the sacred Amarnath Cave is expected to attract […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025 begins with 4,200 registrations on day one, uplifting Kashmir’s economy and culture
Srinagar, April 19, 2025: The Amarnath Yatra 2025 launched its registration drive on April 14, 2025, with an impressive 4,200 pilgrims registering on the first day through 91 J&K Bank branches nationwide, signaling a vibrant start to the iconic pilgrimage. Scheduled from July 3 to August 9, 2025, the 38-day journey to the sacred Amarnath […]
Tawi Riverfront to bloom with green plantations ahead of monsoons and Amarnath Yatra 2025
Jammu, April 15, 2025 – The Tawi Riverfront, Jammu’s ambitious waterfront project, is gearing up for a stunning transformation with sprawling green plantations planned along its banks in the coming months. As the monsoon season nears, this vibrant initiative promises to turn the riverfront into a lush haven, perfectly timed to complement the spiritual and […]
Offline registration for Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025 begins in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu, April 15, 2025 – The offline registration process for the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025 has officially commenced in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant step for devotees planning to undertake the sacred pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave. The annual yatra, one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimages, is set to begin on July 3 […]