Tourism boom transforms Jammu & Kashmir as visitor footfall crosses 2.36 crore after Article 370
Srinagar, August 5,2026- Jammu & Kashmir’s tourism sector has witnessed unprecedented growth in the years following the abrogation of Article 370, emerging as one of the strongest drivers of the Union Territory’s economic revival. From approximately 25 lakh tourist visits in 2020 to more than 2.36 crore visitors, the region has experienced a remarkable surge […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha hands over appointment letters to terror victim’s families
Srinagar, August 5,2026- In a significant step towards providing long-awaited relief to families affected by terrorism, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 37 Next of Kins (NoKs) of civilians who lost their lives in terror attacks across Jammu & Kashmir. The event, held in Srinagar on the seventh anniversary of the […]
Srinagar airport upgrades ILS to ensure year-round connectivity for Kashmir
Srinagar, November 30,2025 – In a major boost for tourism and year-round connectivity in Kashmir, Srinagar Airport is expected to see no more flight cancellations this winter following the installation of an upgraded Instrument Landing System . The upgraded ILS significantly enhances the airport’s operational capability during adverse weather conditions. Previously, aircraft required a minimum […]
Srinagar airport upgrades airfield markings for safer night operations
Srinagar, November 30,2025: Srinagar Airport has initiated a project to refresh airfield ground markings using high-grade reflective paint, aimed at improving visibility for aircraft operations during night-time and low-visibility conditions. Officials explained that clearly defined airfield markings are critical for safe and efficient aircraft movement, helping pilots navigate taxiways, runways, and aprons with greater precision. […]
Divisional Commissioner reviews expansion of civil enclave at Srinagar Airport
Srinagar, November 5,2025: The Divisional Commissioner (DivCom) Kashmir today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the civil enclave expansion project at Srinagar Airport, aimed at enhancing passenger capacity and improving overall infrastructure to meet growing air traffic demands. During the meeting, the DivCom took a detailed assessment of the ongoing works, land […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah welcomes first batch of 178 Hajj pilgrims at Srinagar airport
Srinagar, June 18, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah warmly received the first batch of 178 Hajj pilgrims at Srinagar International Airport on Wednesday evening. The pilgrims, returning from their sacred journey to Mecca, were greeted with heartfelt congratulations by the Chief Minister for fulfilling the significant Islamic obligation of Hajj. The CM […]
DGCA confirms Pakistan’s Lahore ATC denied IndiGo flight airspace access amid thunderstorm emergency
Kashmir, May 23, 2025- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that on May 21, 2025, Pakistan’s Lahore Air Traffic Control (ATC) denied an emergency request from IndiGo flight 6E-2142, a Delhi-Srinagar Airbus A321neo with over 220 passengers, including Trinamool Congress MPs, to briefly enter Pakistani airspace to avoid a severe thunderstorm. The incident, […]
IndiGo flight 6E-2142 survives harrowing hailstorm, lands safely in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 22, 2025 – IndiGo Flight 6E-2142, en route from Delhi to Srinagar, faced a terrifying ordeal when it encountered severe turbulence caused by a sudden hailstorm, damaging the aircraft’s nose cone and sparking panic among its 227 passengers. The Airbus A321 (registration VT-IMD) made a safe emergency landing at Srinagar’s Sheikh ul-Alam International […]
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, […]
Union Minister vows robust efforts to revive Kashmir tourism Post-Pahalgam attack
Srinagar, May 16, 2025: Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu pledged on Thursday, May 15, 2025, that the Central government would spare no effort to restore tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, which has been severely impacted by the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Speaking in Srinagar after […]