Pahalgam records all-time hottest april, Srinagar hits 80-year high
Srinagar, April 30, 2025 – The Kashmir Valley is facing an unprecedented heatwave, with Pahalgam recording its hottest April day ever at 27.8°C, surpassing the previous record of 27.4°C set on April 28, 1979. Srinagar recorded 30.8°C, the second-highest April temperature in the city’s history, just below the 31.1°C record from April 20, 1946. These […]
242 Baramulla Panchayats declared TB Mukt under NTEP; DC Minga Sherpa honours health teams
SRINAGAR, April 29, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute has successfully concluded a 6-day Management Development Program at its Srinagar District Centre, advancing the goals of the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance scheme. Supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and the World Bank, this initiative strengthens the Micro, […]
Jammu & Kashmir weather forecast and alerts – April 29, 2025
SRINAGAR, April 29, 2025 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its morning weather bulletin for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting a prolonged dry spell with rising temperatures and potential heatwave conditions across the Union Territory. Residents, farmers, and travelers are urged to take precautions as hot and dry weather dominates the region. The IMD […]
Atul Kulkarni’s ‘Chalo Kashmir’ call echoes amid warm Kashmiri smiles
Srinagar, April 29, 2025 – Bollywood actor Atul Kulkarni is spearheading the ‘Chalo Kashmir’ campaign, passionately inviting tourists to embrace the Kashmir Valley’s breathtaking beauty despite recent challenges. Welcomed with warm smiles by Kashmiri locals, Kulkarni’s visit to Srinagar and Pahalgam aims to restore confidence in the region’s tourism, shaken by a tragic terror attack […]
Smooth ride ahead: NH-44 clear for all morning traffic
Srinagar, April 29, 2025 – The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway , a crucial link between Kashmir and Jammu, is operating seamlessly this morning, according to traffic authorities. Passenger vehicles are moving effortlessly in both directions, while Heavy Motor Vehicles are permitted to travel from Qazigund towards Jammu, supporting the steady flow of goods and travellers. Traffic […]
Kashmiri Youth Speak Out: Don’t Judge Kashmir by Terror Acts, Give Us Another Chance
Kashmiri Youth Speak Out: Don’t Judge Kashmir by Terror Acts, Give Us Another Chance Shattered by the Pahalgam terror attack, Srinagar’s businessmen took out a luxury car rally to condemn terrorism and mourn the victims. Kashmiri youths, their voices heavy with emotion, pleaded with the country: “Kashmiris are not terrorists. Don’t punish us for the […]
Is Kashmir Still SAFE for Tourists? What Indian & Foreign Tourists in J&K Are Experiencing
Is Kashmir Still SAFE for Tourists? What Indian & Foreign Tourists in J&K Are Experiencing After the Pahalgam shooting, tourists from Belgium, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and across India speak out — saying they feel safe, welcomed, and loved in Kashmir. In powerful voices, they share how Kashmiris protested the attack, stood united, and showed the world […]
Hashim Ali’s free fruit chaat initiative on Dal Lake spreads hope after Pahalgam attack
Srinagar, April 27, 2025 – In the wake of the devastating Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives and triggered an 80% drop in tourism bookings across Kashmir, Hashim Ali, a fruit chaat seller on Dal Lake in Srinagar, has emerged as a symbol of compassion and resilience. Since the attack, Ali […]
Jammu and Kashmir braces for dry spell and heat wave
Srinagar, April 27, 2025 – The Meteorological Department has forecast a prolonged dry spell and potential heat wave across Jammu and Kashmir, with hot and dry conditions expected to persist until May 1, 2025. The advisory, issued by the department’s Srinagar center, warns of rising temperatures, particularly in the Jammu division, where heat wave conditions […]
JKEDI begins management development programs under RAMP in J&K districts
Jammu, April 26, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute has rolled out Management Development Programs under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance scheme at its district centres in Jammu, Rajouri, Srinagar, and Poonch. These week-long, 30-hour training initiatives, which began on April 15, 2025, aim to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises […]