Kashmir Ahead

Jammu and Kashmir surpasses national average with 82% literacy rate: PLFS 2023–24

Srinagar, July 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a notable literacy rate of 82% among individuals aged seven years and above, outpacing the national average of 80.9%, according to the Annual Report 2023–24 of the Periodic Labour Force Survey . The report, conducted by the National Sample Survey Office , was presented recently in […]

BSF medical team: Dedicated care during Amarnath Yatra 2025

Jammu, July 21, 2025: The Amarnath Yatra 2025, commencing on July 3 and continuing until August 9, witnesses the Border Security Force (BSF) medical teams playing a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and health of pilgrims. Deployed along the arduous Himalayan routes, these teams are earning widespread acclaim for their selfless service, unwavering dedication, […]

Langar Seva at Chanderkote: Spirit of selfless service shines during Amarnath Yatra 2025

Ramban, July 21, 2025 – The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra continues to inspire devotion and unity, with the langar at Chanderkote, Ramban, emerging as a shining example of selfless service and community spirit. Pilgrims, or yatris, undertaking the sacred journey to the Amarnath Cave have expressed heartfelt gratitude for the delicious and nutritious meals […]

BSF Mahila Praharis ensure safe passage for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in 2025

Srinagar, July 18, 2025: The Border Security Force (BSF) Mahila Praharis, the women personnel of India’s elite border guarding force, are playing a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of thousands of pilgrims during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2025. Deployed along the challenging routes of Pahalgam and Baltal in Jammu & Kashmir, these […]

Amarnath Yatra 2025:  Fostering bonds between locals and pilgrims

The Amarnath Yatra 2025, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in south Kashmir, has not only been a spiritual journey but also a testament to the unity and collaboration between locals and pilgrims. Commencing on July 3 and concluding on August 9, 2025, the yatra has drawn over 1.82 lakh devotees in its first ten days, […]

J&K tourism sees revival, pilgrims express satisfaction: CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, July 10, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector is experiencing a robust recovery, with a steady increase in tourist arrivals and high satisfaction among pilgrims visiting the region, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters in Kolkata ahead of the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) 2025, Abdullah highlighted the resurgence […]

Over 7,500 pilgrims begin Amarnath Yatra 2025 under tight security cover

JAMMU, July 8, 2025 – The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 continues to gain momentum as a fresh batch of 7,541 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu early Tuesday morning, heading toward the sacred 3,880-meter-high Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas. The convoy, comprising 309 vehicles, was escorted […]

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