First Batch of 178 Hajj Pilgrims Leaves Srinagar for Medina with Prayers for Peace and Prosperity
First Batch of 178 Hajj Pilgrims Leaves Srinagar for Medina with Prayers for Peace and Prosperity With hearts full of devotion and hope, the first group of 178 Hajj pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir departed for Medina from Bait-ul-Hujaj, Bemina, Srinagar. Among them, a female pilgrim shared her gratitude: “This is our first flight. Allah […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah chairs border situation review meeting amid escalating tensions
Kashmir, May 8, 2025- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a Border Situation Review Meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar via video conferencing to address escalating tensions along the Line of Control and International Border due to alleged shelling by the Pakistan Army. Attendees included Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal […]
J&K weather alert: Dr. Mukhtar warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms across region
Srinagar, May 8, 2025 – Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the India Meteorological Department for Jammu and Kashmir, has issued an urgent weather alert, warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to lash the region from May 9 to May 12. The advisory highlights risks of flash floods, landslides, and disruptions, urging residents and authorities […]
Yoga Mahotsavs ignite Jammu & Kashmir with spirit of wellness ahead of #IDY2025
Srinagar, May 6, 2025 – As the world gears up for the International Day of Yoga (#IDY2025) on June 21, Jammu & Kashmir is already pulsating with the transformative energy of yoga. The Directorate of Ayush has launched a series of Yoga Mahotsavs across the region, turning schoolyards, community centers, and public spaces into vibrant […]
CM Omar Abdullah orders SDRF deployment following Dal Lake boat capsizing incidents
Srinagar, May 6, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to investigate and deploy a team at Dal Lake following two boat capsizing incidents in recent days. The announcement comes after a tragic incident on May 2, where strong winds caused two boats to capsize, […]
SDRF holds mock drill at Dal Lake ahead of may 7 civil defence exercise
Srinagar, May 6, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a critical preparatory exercise at Dal Lake on Tuesday, gearing up for the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)-mandated nationwide civil defence mock drills scheduled for May 7. The exercise, held in collaboration with Srinagar Police and Tourist Police, focused on […]
LG Manoj Sinha reviews Amarnath Shrine board office and Yatri Niwas work in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, May 6, 2025 — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing construction work at the Office and Yatri Niwas of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, emphasis ing timely completion to enhance pilgrim facilities for the Amarnath Yatra 2025. The visit underscores the administration’s commitment to […]
First glimpse of Baba Barfani unveiled as Amarnath Yatra 2025 preparations begin
SRINAGAR, May 6, 2025 — The unveiling of Baba Barfani, the sacred ice Shivling in the Amarnath Cave Temple, has sparked spiritual excitement across India, even as Jammu & Kashmir grapples with a looming tourism downturn. The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board revealed stunning visuals of the naturally formed Shivling, standing at an impressive 7 feet, […]
45 years of goodbyes: Kashmir man’s unfulfilled Hajj dream touches hearts
For 45 years, Abdul Rahman Kumar, a septuagenarian from Dalgate, Srinagar, has visited the Hajj House, not as a pilgrim but to bid farewell to others, his heart carrying an unfulfilled dream to perform Hajj. Now in his seventies, Kumar’s story of devotion and hope went viral on May 4, 2025, through a Kashmir Life […]
India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, halts Chenab River flow to Pakistan at Baglihar and Salal dams
India has escalated tensions with Pakistan by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and stopping the flow of the Chenab River at the Baglihar and Salal dams in Ramban and Reasi districts of Jammu and Kashmir, starting May 4, 2025. The decision follows the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, which […]