Chris Gayle’s Dal Lake Ride, Mukesh Rishi’s Assembly visit Bring Hopes for tourism in Kashmir
Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Cricket superstar Chris Gayle and Bollywood actor Mukesh Rishi on Wednesday brought a wave of positivity to Kashmir’s struggling tourism industry, which has been facing a tough phase since the Pahalgam attack in April this year. Gayle was seen enjoying a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, smiling and waving to fans. […]
Over 3.61 lakh educated unemployed youth registered in J&K: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that a total of 3,61,146 educated unemployed youth are registered across the Union Territory as of September 2025. It says, with the Kashmir Division accounting for over 2.08 lakh and Jammu Division for over 1.52 lakh registrations. According to official data placed before the House Srinagar district […]
Srinagar Chokes as Vehicle Numbers Cross 25 Lakh in JK
City has over 3.75 lakh vehicles; traffic jams, road chaos worsen each year Srinagar: Traffic congestion in Srinagar has reached alarming levels as the number of vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir continues to grow rapidly. Official data shows that J&K now has over 25.6 lakh registered vehicles, nearly double the number in 2016 when the […]
Unearthing the Past : Ancient Settlement Discovered in Khonmoh Sheds Light on Kashmir’s Lost Civilisation
Archaeologists uncover remnants of pottery, dwellings & tools believed to date back over 2,000 years; experts call it a window into Kashmir’s ancient trade, cultural links Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, a team of researchers has unearthed what is believed to be an ancient settlement at Khonmoh, on the outskirts of […]
Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat to halt at Reasi from October 29 on trial basis
New Delhi: The Northern Railways will provide an additional stoppage for the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express at the Reasi station from October 29, on an experimental basis, officials said on Friday. At present, the semi-high speed train has only one stop at Banihal between Katra and Srinagar. “The locals said that the train has only […]
No Bumper Saffron Crop in Kashmir This Year, Only 15% Bloom Reported
Farmers blame heat waves & changing weather patterns for poor yield, hope for revival next season Pampore: The world-famous saffron fields of Pampore have failed to paint the expected purple carpet this autumn, as farmers report a drastic fall in bloom — barely 15 percent compared to normal years. President of the Saffron Growers Association […]
Can J&K Bridge Its Power Deficit Amid a Dry Spell?
Reduced snowfall and declining hydropower generation put the JK’s winter energy supply under strain Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As Jammu and Kashmir braces for the harsh winter months, the region faces a critical test of its energy infrastructure. Persistent dry conditions, lower snowfall, and dwindling water inflows have severely curtailed hydropower output, raising concerns about […]
Highway Chaos: 15-Hour Ordeal as Nomads and Fruit Trucks Choke Sgr–Jmu road
Stranded travellers fume over mismanagement, urge authorities to regulate traffic movement Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway turned into a nightmare for commuters on Monday as massive traffic jams stretched for miles, leaving travellers stranded for hours in biting cold and frustration. The chaos was triggered by the seasonal movement of nomadic families […]
JK’s statehood to be restored at appropriate time: Amit Shah
Patna: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday promised restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir at “an appropriate time” and a “good resolution” of demands raised by people of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Speaking at a media conclave in Patna, he also claimed that after the abrogation of Article 370, terror-infested Jammu and […]
Tourism Industry Shows Signs of Recovery, Eyes Bright Winter Ahead
After Pahalgam attack dealt a heavy blow to visitor inflow, fresh bookings, new destinations under LG administration’s push rekindle hope Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Months after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left the tourism industry in shock, Kashmir’s travel sector is slowly finding its footing again. With the onset of autumn hues […]