Kashmir Ahead

Yasha Mudgal Reviews Tourism Dept’s CAPEX Budget 2024-25, Stresses Timely Project Completion

Jammu/Srinagar, March 4, 2025 – Commissioner Secretary Tourism, Yasha Mudgal, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Budget 2024-25 of the Tourism Department. The session focused on optimizing fund utilization, ensuring effective project execution, and elevating the visitor experience across Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism landscape. Mudgal underscored the importance of completing […]

Gulmarg becomes a winter paradise with fresh snowfall

Gulmarg, March 04, 2025 – Gulmarg, the renowned winter sports destination in Jammu & Kashmir, has transformed into a stunning winter paradise following a fresh blanket of snow that has revitalized the region’s tourism and sports scene. The recent snowfall has not only enhanced the natural beauty of this scenic town but also paved the […]

Gulmarg welcomes fresh snowfall as it prepares for 5th Khelo India winter games

Gulmarg, March 3, 2025 – The renowned ski resort of Gulmarg has been blessed with fresh, heavy snowfall, delighting both tourists and locals alike. Skiing and sledding enthusiasts have flocked to the region to revel in the pristine snow-covered slopes, as the winter paradise comes alive with the season’s best snow so far. The snowfall […]

Snow cleared, road reopens: Pahalgam to Aru valley now accessible

Pahalgam, February 28, 2025 – The Pahalgam-Aru Road in Jammu & Kashmir’s Anantnag district is back in business after a swift snow clearance operation tackled fresh snowfall that hit the area this week. With the higher reaches of Kashmir blanketed in white, local authorities moved fast to keep this key route open for travellers and […]

Fresh Snowfall blankets Sonamarg, boosting tourism hopes

Sonamarg ,February 27, 2025 -A fresh layer of snow has draped Sonamarg this week, turning the scenic hill station into a tranquil winter paradise and sparking excitement among locals and tourists alike. Following a dry spell earlier this winter, the snowfall, which began in the higher reaches of Kashmir around mid-February, has continued to grace […]

Investments in J&K Should Include Land Safeguards and Job Creation for Local Youth: CM Omar Abdullah at CII J&K Annual Session 2025

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the Confederation of Indian Industry Jammu & Kashmir Annual Session-2025 titled “AMAZING J&K: Aspiring For New Growth Goals”.The event, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry J&K Council, brought together business leaders, industrialists, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to discuss strategic actions to boost J&K’s economic growth and […]

CM Omar Abdullah emphasises climate change awareness and water crisis in Jammu and Kashmir, highlights NEP-2020 initiatives

Jammu, February 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah underscored the urgent need to address climate change in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in relation to the region’s looming water crisis. Speaking at the inaugural session of a three-day workshop on ‘Capacity Building in Innovation Pedagogy for the Implementation of NEP-2020’ at Jammu University, CM Abdullah called for […]

How snowfall restarts Kashmir’s tourism

Snowfall occurred in different areas of Kashmir. A blanket of snow covered the whole region giving it a magical spectacle to behold. This is also the time when tourists arrive to capture the scenic beauty. The snowfall is also considered as a renewing process. People walking on the roads were seen slipping on the slippery […]

Sonamarg: A new destination for winter sports

The introduction of skiing in Sonamarg is a significant development for winter tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. While Gulmarg has been the go-to destination for winter sports in the region for years, the expansion of skiing to Sonamarg opens up new opportunities for tourists and the local economy. This initiative has the potential to transform […]

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