As India ushered in 2026, Jammu and Kashmir became a central hub of activity, blending festive celebration with spiritual devotion and seasonal beauty. In Srinagar, the heart of the city at Lal Chowk saw a surge in footfall, while the higher reaches, such as Sonamarg, were transformed int
Fireworks lit up the night sky, and streets buzzed with celebrations as people across India welcomed the New Year 2026 with enthusiasm, prayers and public gatherings. From Delhi to Bengaluru and Amritsar, the arrival of the New Year was marked with joy and music.
The scenic Dal Lake witnessed low visibility due to a blanket of fog, although boat rides and sightseeing continued, creating a picturesque winter wonderland.
The biting cold wave continues to tighten its grip on Srinagar, forcing locals to reach for their heaviest woollens to brave the falling temperatures. As temperatures remain low, the city has become a chilly landscape, with residents taking every precaution to shield themselves from the f
Sonamarg in the Kashmir Valley witnessed the first snowfall of the season on Sunday, covering the region in a thick blanket of white, while Srinagar continues to experience a persistent cold wave with foggy mornings.
Tourists in Sonamarg, Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, witnessed the first snowfall of the season on Monday, which transformed the hill station into a stunning winter spectacle.
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday registered an FIR against three Hotels in violation of the Immigration and Foreigners ACT 2025 at Sonamarg Police Station. The action taken by police after it was found that three Hotels, that were hosting foreign tourists without submitting their detail
Ahead of the event, Shinde interacted with local residents and business owners in the Sonamarg and Drass markets on Saturday, whose livelihoods were impacted by a decline in tourism following the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
Border Road Organization (BRO) has opened Zojila Pass in record time, after a mere 32 days of closure. Today, April 1, Lt. General Raghu Srinivasan, DG, BRO, flagged off the first convoy towards Ladakh.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the forest fire-affected Ganderbal district of Kashmir valley and assured the families of all the possible support from the government.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah arrived at the scene of the fire incident in the main market of Sonamarg in Ganderbal district of the Union Territory on Tuesday, to take stock of the situation firsthand.