Srinagar-Leh highway closed after cloudburst triggers landslides in Kargil
Srinagar, June 25, 2025: In a proactive effort to ensure a secure and seamless pilgrimage, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in collaboration with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other security agencies, conducted a comprehensive mock drill at Yatri Niwas in Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, ahead of the Amarnath Yatra 2025, set to commence on […]
From promise to progress: Jammu & Kashmir surges forward with development and unity
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 — Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a transformative wave of development, connectivity, and community engagement, fulfilling long-standing promises to make the region a hub of tourism, sports, and infrastructure. From the Gulmarg Cyclothon 2025 to the groundbreaking NH-444 highway project and innovative […]
“Thandi Saans” drive launched to keep Kashmir commuters hydrated
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 — As Kashmir grapples with an unprecedented heatwave, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic, City Srinagar, has launched the “Thandi Saans” initiative to provide relief to commuters and traffic personnel. The campaign, rolled out today, involves distributing water and juice to ensure hydration for those navigating the scorching streets of […]
New NH-444 highway: Srinagar to Qazigund via Budgam to boost Kashmir’s connectivity
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 — In a landmark development for Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has greenlit the construction of National Highway 444 (NH-444), a 63-km corridor connecting Srinagar to Qazigund via Budgam and Pulwama. The ambitious project, featuring a 4-lane flyover from Nirman Complex Barzulla to Humhama Airport […]
CS Atal Dulloo reviews SKIMS, urges timely upgradation
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 – Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level meeting to comprehensively review the functioning of the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Soura, Srinagar, emphasizing a transformative vision for the premier medical institute. The meeting, attended by Secretary, Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, Secretary, Public […]
Srinagar records 4th hotest June night in 134 years amid intense heatwave
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 – Srinagar, the heart of Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital, endured its fourth hottest June night in 134 years, with the mercury settling at 23.2°C on June 21, 2025, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This blistering night, part of the 21-day summer period known as ‘Wahrat,’ marks a […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha urges youth to build progressive society at West Bengal Foundation Day in Srinagar
Srinagar, June 22, 2025-On June 21, 2025, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called on the youth to collectively build a progressive society during the West Bengal Foundation Day celebrations at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar. Commemorating June 20, the event honored West Bengal’s freedom fighters and luminaries who shaped India’s intellectual, spiritual, and political landscape, while reinforcing […]
J&K Raj Bhawan marks West Bengal Foundation Day with tributes
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir | June 22, 2025– On June 21, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir’s Raj Bhawan in Srinagar hosted a cultural evening to mark West Bengal Foundation Day, observed on June 20. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the event, honoring freedom fighters and luminaries from West Bengal who shaped India’s intellectual, spiritual, and political […]
International Yoga Day 2025 celebrated at Lal Chowk – Ghanta Ghar, Srinagar; PM Modi’s Dal Lake event in 2024 recalled
Srinagar, June 21, 2025: The 11th International Yoga Day transformed the historic Lal Chowk – Ghanta Ghar in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, into a hub of wellness and unity today, as hundreds gathered to celebrate yoga’s global resonance. Organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the event saw enthusiastic participation from locals, yoga practitioners, and […]
Srinagar braces for intense heatwave as mercury set to cross 35°C mark
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – An unprecedented heatwave is gripping the Kashmir Valley, with independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif Keng warning that Srinagar’s temperatures may surpass 35°C over the next three days. The forecast, reported by Kashmir Observer and JK Updates on June 18, 2025, comes amid a prolonged dry spell and a 26% rainfall […]