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), […]
Jammu and Kashmir sports council organises ‘Pedal for Peace’ Cyclothon in Srinagar
Srinagar, J&K, June 15, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council organised the inspiring ‘Pedal for Peace’ Cyclothon today in Srinagar, drawing hundreds of participants in a vibrant display of unity, fitness, and youth empowerment. The event, which kicked off at the scenic Police Golf Course and wound through the city to conclude at […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviews Amarnath Yatra plans for seamless coordination
Srinagar, June 14, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted a detailed review meeting on Friday to finalize arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra 2025, set to commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9. The annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine, located at 3,888 meters in the Himalayas, has already seen […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha chairs review meeting for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 in Srinagar
June 13, 2025, Srinagar – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha held a high-level review meeting at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar to finalize preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, set to commence on July 3, 2025. The meeting focused on ensuring robust security, seamless logistics, and enhanced facilities for the annual pilgrimage […]
Sold Out! Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express fully booked for weeks
Srinagar, June 12, 2025 – The newly launched Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, has become an instant sensation, with tickets sold out for weeks. This high-speed train, connecting the holy town of Katra, base for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, with Srinagar, the summer capital […]
J&K braces for four more days of intense heatwave, temperatures soar across region
Srinagar, June 11, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir is enduring a relentless heatwave, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting scorching conditions for at least four more days. The extreme weather, gripping both the Jammu and Kashmir divisions, has pushed temperatures to record highs, prompting authorities to issue advisories for residents and stakeholders, including those preparing […]
JK Cement enters Kashmir with 60% stake acquisition in Saifco cements
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – JK Cement Ltd., a leading Indian cement manufacturer, has formalized a joint venture with Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd., acquiring a 60% stake for ₹149.81 crore, marking its entry as the first major cement producer to establish operations in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. The strategic acquisition, completed on June 6, 2025, […]
J&K Bank surpasses ₹2.5 Lakh crore in business, serves over 2 crore accounts
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir Bank has achieved a historic milestone, crossing a total business portfolio of ₹2,52,768 crore in FY 2024–25, marking a robust 10% year-on-year growth, while serving more than 2 crore accounts. The bank’s stellar performance was reviewed by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo during a high-level meeting on June […]
Vande Bharat Express boosts tourism and trade in Jammu & Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah hailed the newly launched Vande Bharat Express from Nowgam Railway Station in Srinagar to Katra as a transformative step for Jammu & Kashmir’s tourism and trade. Speaking to reporters during his journey on the high-speed train on Tuesday, Abdullah described it as “a huge blessing” […]