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A whopping 518 lakes, constituting 74%, have either disappeared or shrunk in Jammu and Kashmir that has resulted in the degradation of ecosystem and climate insecurity, according to the latest report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Conservation and Management of Lakes for the period up to March 2022. The report highlighted that 315 lakes, 45% of the total 697 lakes in J&K that constitute a water area of 1,537.07 hectares, have disappeared. "These lakes included 80 lakes (25%) ...Read More >
It was partially cloudy during the day with light rains in Qazigund and Gulmarg in Kashmir and in Jammu's Batote. However, as the evening progressed dark clouds hovered over the Valley with chances of more rains expected by late evening. The J&K meteorological centre in Srinagar forecast light rains on Sunday and Monday while predicting a western disturbance approaching the Union territory from April 7. "From April 7-8, there will be intermittent light to moderate rain and snow (higher reaches ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 03: As precipitation deficiency continued through March, the weatherman has issued yellow and orange alerts for Jammu and Kashmir till Saturday, predicting intermittent light to moderate rain and snow at many places with the possibility of thunder, hailstorm, and gusty winds. A fresh Western Disturbance affected the region on Friday morning, bringing fresh snowfall to several upper reaches, including Razdan Pass, Sinthan Top, Pir Ki Gali, Sadhna Top, Margan Top, Gulmarg Phase-II, ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The meteorological department has forecast widespread rain, gusty winds and also snowfall at some places in Jammu and Kashmir over the next 36 hours due to strong western disturbance, even as heavy rains flooded roads in Srinagar on Friday.Authorities have issued an advisory urging residents to avoid non-essential travel and follow safety precautions, especially in Srinagar.On Friday, higher reaches of Kashmir, including Mughal Road in Shopian and Sadhna Top in Kupwara, received fresh ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Srinagar administration on Friday issued an advisory asking residents to avoid non-essential movement in view of the prevailing inclement weather and adverse forecast. According to the advisory issued by the Office of the District Magistrate Srinagar, intermittent light to moderate rainfall, snowfall over higher reaches, thunderstorms and gusty winds with speeds of 40 to 50 kmph are expected to continue across the district till the evening of April 4. The administration has advis ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is going to witness widespread rainfall, snowfall in higher reaches, and strong winds over the next 36 hours as a Western Disturbance approaches, according to the Meteorological Department, Srinagar. The forecast suggests generally cloudy skies with intermittent light to moderate rain and snowfall across many parts of the Union Territory between April 3 and 4. Thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph are also expected. An official from the Meteorolog ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, India -- The Jammu and Kashmir government has abandoned a three-decade-old policy of relocating families from Dal Lake, replacing it with a new conservation strategy that treats lake dwellers as partners in restoration rather than obstacles to it. The policy shift, announced in March 2026, comes as residents around the iconic Himalayan lake witnessed green sludge accumulating on the water's surface in recent weeks, triggering public concern about pollution levels in the 18-square-kilo ...Read More >
The Srinagar airport is set to get a makeover with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approving a major expansion project at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. The redevelopment is expected to more than triple the airport's passenger-handling capacity, to 10 million passengers per year from the current 3 million, and is expected to be completed in four years. The project will be funded fully by equity from the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The Srinagar airport is a militar ...Read More >
New Delhi- The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the expansion of the civil enclave at the Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. The expansion of the civil enclave will mark a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure and connectivity in the Kashmir Valley, an official release said. "The project scope also includes the construction of barracks for security personnel. "Operated by the Airports Authority of India within the Budgam Airbase of the I ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) J&K Chief Secretary on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming 2nd Edition of the Kashmir Marathon, being organised by the Tourism Department on November 2 in Srinagar. The Chief Secretary described the marquee event as a valuable opportunity to promote tourism and sports culture in Jammu and Kashmir, noting that the inaugural edition had received an overwhelming response and set new benchmarks for sporting events in th ...Read More >
Srinagar is all set to host its first-ever large-scale live concert, featuring Sonu Nigam, on October 26. The singer will take the stage at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) by the serene Dal Lake. Curated by NDTV Good Times, this historic event promises an unforgettable evening of music, memory and heritage. The concert will feature Sonu Nigam's celebrated Bollywood hits and a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Mohammed Rafi. It is also the first music event in the val ...Read More >
The new garden is expected to be thrown open for people in the next few days. In the fall, it's a riot of colours and blooming flowers decorating the landscape in the lap of the Zabarwan hills in Srinagar. The chrysanthemum garden, locally known as Gul-e-Dawood or David's flower, is the second theme garden in Kashmir, and it transforms the Valley's autumn. When everything else starts turning grey, chrysanthemums or mums are offering a spectacular splash of colours and fragrance. There are 50 e ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: Kashmir is ready to welcome another floral attraction as the new Chrysanthemum Garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, opens to visitors at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. The garden is set to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 25. Spread over five hectares, the garden features more than 50 varieties of chrysanthemums with over 30 lakh flowers expected to bloom this season. Officials say the garden will remain open till late November, bringing li ...Read More >
US tariffs are hitting India's carpet makers hard. The industry fears collapse if tariffs continue. New Delhi is exploring solutions, but local exporters say it will take time. This impacts peak export seasons and winter orders. Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, a former carpet weaver in India's Jammu and Kashmir region, now sells tea on the shores of the scenic Dal Lake, abandoning his craft of 35 years after increased U.S. tariffs left him unable to afford his children's school fees and medicine for his fam ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, India - Mr Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, a former carpet weaver in India's Jammu and Kashmir region, now sells tea on the shores of the scenic Dal Lake, abandoning his craft of 35 years after increased US tariffs left him unable to afford his children's school fees and medicine for his family of six. Thousands of Indian artisans and weavers have been battered by US President Donald Trump's move in August to double tariffs to 50 per cent on Indian goods. Mr Bhat, 49, hired a weaver to finish h ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 : The stage is all set for the third G20 tourism working ... Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 : The stage is all set for the third G20 tourism working group meeting scheduled to take place in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir from May 22- 24, 2023 under India's presidency. According to a report, there has been a resurgence of confidence among the youth that foreign tourists would soon start travelling to Kashmir in great ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government ...Read More >
Srinagar- Calling the Jammu and Kashmir Police a "guardian for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir," the LG said the force is committed to providing opportunities, resources, support, and mentorship to young people, fostering civic responsibility and inclusive development. Sinha made these remarks while attending the closing ceremony of Jashn-e-Dal, a three-day water sports event organised by Jammu and Kashmir Police at Dal Lake. "Jammu and Kashmir Police's proactive engagement with communities and ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 12: Around one lakh devotees thronged the revered Dargah Hazratbal shrine on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar to offer congregational prayers and have a glimpse of the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) on the Friday following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). The largest congregation was held at Hazratbal, where around one lakh devotees from across the Valley gathered in huge numbers to witness the display of the holy relic, Moi-e-Muqaddas, widely believed to be a hair strand of Prop ...Read More >
The tranquil waters of Dal Lake are going to witness a major splash and bouts of amusement as Khelo India Water Games-2025 will begin from Thursday - a first in the Himalayan region. More than 800 athletes and officials from 28 states and eight Union territories are converging in summer capital to participate in events like rowing, canoeing and kayaking. The water sports national festival also features demonstration events like water skiing, dragon boat and Shikara race. The three-day event, b ...Read More >
Srinagar- In a high-profile prelude to Independence Day celebrations across Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday led thousands in the Tiranga Yatra in Srinagar. The walkathon, which began at the Dal Lake and concluded at the Botanical Garden, turned this part of the city into a sea of saffron, white, and green as chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" echoed through the air. Addressing the gathering, Sinha declared, "Tiranga is my Dharma. Tiranga is my strength. Tiranga is my h ...Read More >
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized his government's commitment to empowering Jammu and Kashmir by leveraging collaborations with IIT Jammu. At a valedictory function, Abdullah highlighted initiatives aimed at tourism recovery, innovation, and skill development. The Summer School 2025 program marked a significant step in fostering technical skills among young participants from across the nation. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced his government's dedication to delivering a more empowere ...Read More >
Rains lashed Kashmir valley for the second day on Tuesday bringing down temperatures to below normal. The meteorological centre has predicted heavy rains for the next two days. Intermittent light to moderate rains were recorded in the morning after overnight rain which started on Monday evening. The MeT said that 9.8 mm rains has been recorded in summer capital Srinagar from Monday evening till Tuesday evening. "The highest of 24.4 mm rainfall was witnessed in the northern resort of Gulmarg," ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 10: The Meteorological department has predicted light to moderate rain, thundershower in parts of Jammu and Kashmir over next 4-6 hours. In a fresh advisory issued, the MeT department stated that few places of Kashmir division and hilly parts of Jammu may receive intense rain showers, with possibility of landslides and mudslides at few vulnerable places. The advisory further advised people to suspend shikara and boat ridking in Dal Lake, Wular Lake and other water bodies during ...Read More >
Mumbai: Net profit of Nifty 50 companies at the aggregate level is expected to increase 4.6% year-on-year while revenue may increase 4.5% for the June 2025 quarter. Net profit is likely to show single-digit year-on-year growth for the first time in at least nine quarters amid an anticipated poor performance by select companies, including Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank and Coal India. The sample's revenue is expected to grow in single digit for the fourth consecutive quarter reflecting persistent mu ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 7: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today said tourism in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a strong revival after the setback caused by the Pahalgam attack, crediting coordinated efforts by the Union Territory administration and the Central Government for restoring public confidence and attracting tourists back to the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking on the sidelines of a two-day National Conference of State Tourism Sec ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal shared a glimpse of his visit to Jammu and Kashmir where he enjoyed a 'shikara' ride on Dal Lake and met various delegations ranging from business sectors and held discussions with them. Union Minister Goyal met a delegation from Jammu-Kashmir Fruits and Vegetable Processing and Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA), Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry and MSME Development Forum, Jammu-Kashmir and held de ...Read More >
Union Minister Piyush Goyal pledged to recommend a GST reduction on handicrafts and handlooms in Jammu and Kashmir. He addressed the FTII Traders Conclave 2025 in Srinagar. Goyal also announced a Centre of Excellence for Packaging and Design. Discussions included setting up a Centre of Excellence for storage technology. He assured support for startups and new talent. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday promised to recommend a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax impos ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 125th birth anniversary celebration of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, at Tagore Hall, here. Paying rich tribute to Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, Sinha recalled his immense contributions as one of the key architects of modern India. "Dr Mookerjee was a visionary statesman, educationist and fearless Parliamentarian whose ideals continue to shape the destiny of India. His profound knowledge, and resolute commitment to social c ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 6: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today said that the people of Kashmir have shown the world they will not be deterred by terrorism and will give a befitting reply to it. Speaking to reporters after attending the Traders' Conclave-2025, organized by the Federation of Trade and Industry of India (FTII) at SKICC, Goyal, referring to the recent attack in Pahalgam, said terrorists are unable to tolerate Kashmir's development. "I congratulate the people of Kashm ...Read More >
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