Jammu and Kashmir

April 29, 2026 7:11 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat on April 30; 20-coach upgrade to boost connectivity

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat Express from Jammu Tawi Railway Station on April 30, marking a major milestone in rail connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. The semi-high-speed train, which earlier operated between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now run up to Jammu Tawi, the region’s largest rail hub. Regular services on the extended route will begin from May 2, offering passengers a seamless, single-journey conn...

April 22, 2026 7:48 PM

Pahalgam attack anniversary: US and Japan pay tribute to victims, back India’s fight against terrorism

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of Pahalgam terror attack and expressed Washington's support for India in fight against terrorism. The heinous terror attack, that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, witnessed Pakistan-backed terrorists gunning down 26 innocent tourists after identifying their religion, in one of the most brutal incidents of civilians being targetted in recent years. "On the one-year anniversary of the horri...

April 23, 2026 4:56 PM

Operation Sindoor anniversary: A year after, India reflects on a defining military response

India marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a landmark tri-service military operation launched in May 2025 in response to the dastardly terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. The operation is widely seen as a turning point in India’s counter-terrorism strategy, combining precision strikes, technological capability, and coordinated action across land, air, and sea. Operation Sindoor was initiated on the night of May 6-7, 2025, targeting terror infras...

April 21, 2026 11:54 AM

‘India does not forget’: Army reaffirms resolve ahead of Pahalgam terror attack anniversary

Ahead of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army on Tuesday reiterated its firm resolve against terrorism, warning that any breach of “the boundaries of humanity” would invite a decisive response. In a strongly worded post on X, the Army said, “When boundaries of humanity are crossed, the response is decisive. Justice is served. India stands united.” The post was accompanied by a visual referencing Operation Sindoor, carrying the message: “Some boundaries ...

April 20, 2026 3:16 PM

PM Modi expresses grief over Udhampur bus accident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Pained to hear about the loss of lives due to a bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. I extend my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured." He also announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNR...

April 9, 2026 7:18 PM

‘Watan Ko Jano’ programme: J&K youth delegation meets Vice President Radhakrishnan

A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday called on Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The delegation is part of the ‘Watan Ko Jano’ initiative, a programme organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir administration, aimed at enabling young people from the region to explore different parts of the country and strengthen their sense of national identity. Interacting with the students, the Vice Pre...

April 2, 2026 12:40 PM

J&K CM thanks Union Minister for extending PMGSY-I timeline till March 2027

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Thursday, thanked Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for extending the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-I) timeline for the union territory till March 2027. The office of Omar Abdullah’s office said on its X handle, “Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Union Minister @ChouhanShivraj for acceding to the J&K Government’s proposal to extend the timeline of PMGSY-I till March, 2027. This exte...

March 23, 2026 10:59 AM

Navratri festival: Over 30,000 pilgrims proceed to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

A huge rush of pilgrims reached the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine base camp, Katra, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Sunday, and they are now proceeding towards the shrine as the Navratri festival picks up momentum. Office of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) said on Sunday that a massive rush of devotees is being witnessed at Katra, the base camp of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, as over 30,000 pilgrims have departed for their onward journey to the holy cave. The surge in ...

March 1, 2026 10:50 AM

PM Modi congratulates J&K team on first-ever Ranji Trophy win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for scripting history with their first-ever Ranji Trophy triumph, describing the victory as a testament to the team’s grit, discipline and passion. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Congratulations to the Jammu and Kashmir team for their first-ever Ranji Trophy win! This historic triumph reflects the remarkable grit, discipline and passion of the team. It is a proud moment for the people of Jam...

February 12, 2026 2:54 PM

Rs 29 crore spent on tourism promotion in Jammu, Rs 27 crore in Kashmir in two years: J&K govt

The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Thursday that it has spent over Rs 76 crore on tourism promotion in the union territory during the last two years, out of which over Rs 29 crore were spent in the Jammu division and over Rs 27 crore in the Kashmir division. The union territory government told the Legislative Assembly that the expenditure has been in the two divisions during the financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26. Replying to a question raised by BJP MLA Yudhvir Sethi, the government sa...