Kashmir well-stocked with essentials amid weather disruptions, says Divisional Commissioner
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, on Monday allayed fears of shortages in the Kashmir Valley, confirming an ample supply of essential commodities, including LPG, diesel, and petrol, despite recent landslides and road closures. The announcement underscores the J&K administration’s efforts to ensure stability and public confidence during a challenging […]
Srinagar’s iconic Tulip Garden to close for public from April 24
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest tulip garden and a premier tourist attraction in Srinagar, will close to the public from the evening of April 24, 2025, as announced by the Directorate of Floriculture, Kashmir. The decision comes as the tulip bloom, which has drawn thousands of visitors […]
NVIDIA’s deep learning workshop at SKUAST-K empowers Kashmir’s youth for agritech future
Srinagar, April 19, 2025 – While the world buzzes about artificial intelligence, Kashmir is taking bold strides to embrace it. A two-day NVIDIA Deep Learning Ambassador Workshop, held on April 17–18 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology , equipped students with cutting-edge skills in deep learning, neural networks, and agritech innovation. Led by […]
J&K Cycle Polo Association unveils Annual Activity Calendar for 2025–26
Srinagar, April 19, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Cycle Polo Association , an affiliate of the Cycle Polo Federation of India and a recognized body under the J&K Sports Council, has unveiled its Annual Activity Calendar for the 2025–26 season. This milestone announcement underscores the association’s dedication to revitalising cycle polo, a dynamic and […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha attends Ram Katha inaugural ceremony in Srinagar, lauds Its universal message
SRINAGAR, April 19, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the inaugural ceremony of the revered Ram Katha, delivered by renowned spiritual orator Pujya Morari Bapu, at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar. The event, a significant cultural and spiritual milestone for Jammu & Kashmir, drew devotees, scholars, and community leaders to celebrate the […]
J&K’s professor retirement age extension plan sparks debate over merit and privilege
SRINAGAR, April 19, 2025 – The Jammu & Kashmir administration’s proposal to extend the retirement age of college and university professors based on merit has ignited a heated debate, with critics warning that the policy risks becoming a facade for perpetuating privilege under the guise of performance. The plan, aimed at retaining experienced academics, has […]
Jammu set to achieve full peace in six months, says LG Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR, April 19, 2025 – In a bold and optimistic proclamation, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that the Jammu region, recently plagued by terror incidents, is on course to achieve full peace within the next six months. Addressing a gathering of business leaders from YPO-Global One at Srinagar’s Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, LG Sinha outlined […]
LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Sufi Conference in Srinagar, emphasises Sufism’s role in promoting peace and harmony
SRINAGAR, April 19, 2025 – The serene city of Srinagar hosted the “Noor-e-Sama” Sufi Conference at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre , where Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha delivered a stirring address on the transformative power of Sufism. Organised by Sufi Score Limited in collaboration with the Save Youth Save Future Foundation, the event gathered Sufi […]
Moderate earthquake jolts Jammu and Kashmir, epicentre in Pakistan
Srinagar, April 19, 2025: A moderate-intensity earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir at approximately 12:21 PM on Saturday, with tremors felt across the Kashmir Valley and surrounding areas. The epicentre of the quake, measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, was located in Pakistan, 60 kilometres northwest of Rawalpindi, at a latitude of 33.63 degrees North and […]
Kashmir’s Tulip Garden in full bloom, draws record crowds to Asia’s largest floral paradise
Srinagar, April 19, 2025: The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, cradled beneath Srinagar’s Zabarwan Hills, is currently a breathtaking mosaic of 1.7 million tulips in full bloom, earning its title as Asia’s largest tulip garden. Since opening on March 26, 2025, the garden has welcomed a staggering 671,926 visitors in just 20 days, shattering previous […]