‘My Father Was My Shoulder — Today I Feel That Shoulder Has Returned’: Justice in Baramulla
‘My Father Was My Shoulder — Today I Feel That Shoulder Has Returned’: Justice in Baramulla My sister sent me the order. I was not in Kashmir and I fell ill with excitement, said the son of a terror victim on seeing his appointment order after losing his father to terror years ago. I sent […]
Kashmir cherries go global: First export Lands in Saudi & UAE
Srinagar, June 16, 2025 – In a historic milestone for Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture industry, the first commercial consignment of premium cherries departed Srinagar on June 13, 2025, bound for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This pioneering export, orchestrated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority in collaboration with […]
Kashmir Cherries Go Global: First-Ever Rail Export Marks New Milestone
Srinagar, June 14, 2025 – In a groundbreaking development for Jammu and Kashmir’s fruit industry, the first-ever international consignment of Kashmiri cherries was dispatched via rail on June 13, 2025, from Katra to Mumbai, destined for Saudi Arabia. This milestone, powered by the newly operational Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), marks a transformative moment for local […]
First Batch of 178 Hajj Pilgrims Leaves Srinagar for Medina with Prayers for Peace and Prosperity
First Batch of 178 Hajj Pilgrims Leaves Srinagar for Medina with Prayers for Peace and Prosperity With hearts full of devotion and hope, the first group of 178 Hajj pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir departed for Medina from Bait-ul-Hujaj, Bemina, Srinagar. Among them, a female pilgrim shared her gratitude: “This is our first flight. Allah […]
Second batch of Haj pilgrims from Srinagar embarks on sacred journey to Mecca
Srinagar, May 14, 2025 – The second batch of Haj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) set off for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, today, departing from Haj House in Srinagar to Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport. This follows a crucial India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement that has restored stability, enabling the continuation of Hajj 2025 flights after earlier disruptions. The […]
First Batch of 178 Hajj Pilgrims Leaves Srinagar for Medina with Prayers for Peace and Prosperity
First Batch of 178 Hajj Pilgrims Leaves Srinagar for Medina with Prayers for Peace and Prosperity With hearts full of devotion and hope, the first group of 178 Hajj pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir departed for Medina from Bait-ul-Hujaj, Bemina, Srinagar. Among them, a female pilgrim shared her gratitude: “This is our first flight. Allah […]
Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat bids farewell to first Hajj 2025 pilgrims from Srinagar’s Bait-ul-Hujaj
Srinagar, May 5, 2025 – The sacred journey of Hajj 2025 commenced with the departure of the first batch of 178 pilgrims from Bait-ul-Hujaj in Bemina, Srinagar, on May 4, 2025, bound for Saudi Arabia. The group, consisting of 96 men and 82 women, was bid farewell with warm greetings by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. […]
36 J&K police officers deputed for Hajj-2025 duty in Saudi Arabia
SRINAGAR, April 16, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government has deputed 36 police officers to the Consulate General of India in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to serve as Haj Officers and Haj Superintendents during the Hajj-2025 pilgrimage, expected to take place from June 4 to June 9, 2025. The selection, which includes three Superintendents of […]
Kashmir Markets Now Offer Over 30 Varieties of Dates, Catering to Health-Conscious Consumers
Earlier, so many varieties of dates were not available in Jammu & Kashmir, said a dates seller. Nowadays, dates are arriving from all over the world in Kashmir. The dates are coming from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Tunisia and South America. Over 30 varieties of dates from across the world are available in Kashmiri markets. Sugar […]
DC Budgam receives first batch of Hajj pilgrims at Srinagar Airport
BUDGAM, JUNE 23: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo along with SSP Budgam, Nikhil Borkar received the first batch of 320 Hajj pilgrims at Srinagar International Airport from Saudi Arabia.The DC was also accompanied by Director Airport Authority, Srinagar, ADDC Budgam and Hajj Authorities.He extended his greetings to the pilgrims on their return from […]