Police to set up additional checkpoints in Jammu range for Amarnath Yatra security
Jammu, June 18, 2025 – Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, set to commence on July 3, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have been directed to establish additional security checkpoints in the Jammu Range, specifically in the border districts of Jammu, Samba, and Kathua. This move aims to bolster the safety of pilgrims heading […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah meets IATO to boost J&K tourism
Srinagar, June 17, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with a delegation from the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) on Tuesday to discuss strategic measures to revitalise tourism in the Union Territory and position J&K as a premier travel destination. The interaction, held in Srinagar, focused on enhancing infrastructure, security, […]
Tourists reclaim tranquility: Foreign visitors return to Kashmir after Pahalgam attack
Srinagar, June 16, 2025 – One month after the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives, including 25 tourists and a Nepali guide, foreign tourists are cautiously returning to Jammu and Kashmir, signaling a gradual revival of the region’s tourism sector. The attack, attributed to The Resistance Front (TRF), […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha orders phased reopening of tourist spots from june 17, 2025
Srinagar, J&K – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the reopening of several iconic tourist destinations in the Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, effective from June 17, 2025. The decision comes after a temporary closure of these sites as a precautionary measure due to security concerns, including the recent terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, […]
CM Omar Abdullah engages with public, JKNC leaders at Nawa-e-Subha
Srinagar, June 14, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Vice President Omar Abdullah convened a series of meetings today at the party’s headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, in Srinagar. Engaging with diverse public delegations, individual citizens, and JKNC office bearers and functionaries, the Chief Minister addressed pressing regional issues and […]
LG Manoj Sinha reviews medical facilities at Baltal base for Amarnath Yatra 2025
GANDERBAL, June 11, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha conducted a thorough inspection of the medical and healthcare arrangements at the Baltal Base Camp Hospital today, ensuring robust preparations for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025. The annual pilgrimage, set to commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9, 2025, is […]
Amarnath Yatra fortified with AI-powered security amid rising terror threats
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – In response to heightened security concerns, the Jammu & Kashmir Police have deployed advanced facial recognition systems (FRS) along the Pahalgam route of the Amarnath Yatra to ensure the safety of pilgrims during the 38-day pilgrimage, set to commence on July 3, 2025, and conclude on August 9, 2025. This […]
Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with fervour in Srinagar, largest gathering at Hazratbal shrine
Srinagar, June 9, 2025 – Eid-ul-Azha, also known as Bakrid or the Feast of Sacrifice, was celebrated with religious fervour and communal harmony across Jammu and Kashmir, with the largest congregation of over 40,000 worshippers at the Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar. Observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijja, […]
LG Manoj Sinha Reviews Amarnath Yatra Preparations as Over 3.3 Lakh Pilgrims Register
Srinagar, June 7, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 49th Board meeting of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) at Raj Bhawan to review preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, with over 3.31 lakh devotees already registered for the sacred pilgrimage. The annual yatra, scheduled from July 3 to August 9, 2025, […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah prioritises safe Amarnath Yatra amid tourism slump in Kashmir
Srinagar, May 17, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that the administration is focusing on ensuring a safe and incident-free Amarnath Yatra, as the region grapples with a severe downturn in tourism during the summer season. Speaking at a meeting with the Hoteliers Association at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, Abdullah […]