Gulmarg (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], March 11: As the world marks International Women's Day, the growing presence of women in winter sports is steadily transforming what has long been considered a male-dominated arena. From skiing to snowboarding, women athletes in India are increasingly stepp
The medals glittered in the thin mountain sun, but when athletes were asked where the real gold was forged, they didn't point to the podium. They pointed uphill toward the snowbound ridges of Gulmarg and the disciplined, relentless world of the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), according
A total of 541 tourist vehicles carrying approximately 2,736 tourists were stranded owing to heavy snowfall and road blockages, as per the latest reports.
Just five days before the Khelo India Winter Games in 2025, Kajal's world had collapsed. Her father died unexpectedly, forcing her to abandon training and return home to Shillong for his last rites. The rituals ended, but the grief did not. Still, Kajal returned to Gulmarg to compete, carryi
The Gulmarg leg of the KIWG 2026 is being held from February 23-26, with India's top skiers, including Winter Olympians, participating in the event. The Leh leg of the Khelo India Winter Games concluded in January this year.
The Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games is being held from February 23 to 26, with top Indian skiers, including Winter Olympians, participating in various snow sports disciplines.
Approximately 350 tourist vehicles are stranded Near Tsangu between Sipsu and 16th mile along the Jawaharlal Nehru (JN) Road under Sherethang following the heavy snowfall reported around 11:30 am on Sunday.
The clearance was carried out by Project Sampark from Bufliaz to Peer Ki Gali and Project Beacon from Shopian to Peer Ki Gali. The coordinated efforts enabled the reopening of the vital stretch on February 20 despite challenging weather conditions.
Although snow-based adventure activities have slowed due to thinning snow cover, visitors continue to arrive and enjoy the scenic landscapes, viewpoints and orchard trails. Local tourism operators, including guides, taxi drivers, hoteliers and horse owners, said this year's snowfall signi
The 4 Rashtriya Rifles and BDA organised a 5 km snow marathon in Bhaderwah under Operation Sadbhavna, honouring ten soldiers killed in an accident while promoting tourism and inspiring youth to join the defence forces.