Kashmir Ahead

Omar Abdullah inaugurates buyer-seller meet in Srinagar to promote J&K handicrafts

Srinagar, June 30, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the International Buyer-Seller Meet 2025 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, marking a significant step toward empowering local craftspersons by fostering market linkages and enhancing exposure for the region’s renowned handicraft industry. Organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Trade […]

J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviews Amarnath yatra preparations

Srinagar, June 26, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, in a press conference at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar, urged devotees to participate in large numbers for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, commencing on July 3. He detailed comprehensive measures to ensure a safe, seamless, and spiritually enriching pilgrimage, highlighting strengthened security, enhanced infrastructure, and […]

Muharram processions to follow last year’s routes, announces LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar, June 26, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that Muharram processions in the Union Territory will follow the same routes as last year, ensuring continuity of traditional practices while prioritizing public safety and religious harmony. The announcement was made during a press conference at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar, addressing arrangements for […]

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 […]

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