
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Train Service to Launch May 2
The new Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service is set to be flagged off and will begin operations on May 2, promising to connect the two cities in under five hours.
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The new Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service is set to be flagged off and will begin operations on May 2, promising to connect the two cities in under five hours.
A US national and an aide were stopped at Srinagar airport in Jammu and Kashmir after being found with a satellite phone-like device. The US national was later released after checks.

Pope Leo XIV embarked on a three-day visit to Angola and Cameroon, delivering messages of peace to citizens. His trip, however, was reportedly overshadowed by comments made by Donald Trump concerning the pontiff.

Flames were captured on camera as a fire erupted in a mosque in Srinagar, India; the cause of the blaze is unknown, and no casualties or injuries have been reported.

IndiGo airline has announced the launch of over 30 new flight routes from the Navi Mumbai airport, connecting it to various cities including Agra, Ayodhya, Kolkata, and Srinagar. This expansion aims to enhance air connectivity across India.


A student from NIT Srinagar, who topped the JEE Main exam, shared tips for aspirants, advising them to dedicate more time to challenging topics and tackle easier questions first.
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister throws opens the annual Tulip festival in Srinagar

Pakistan's Foreign Office strongly condemned the continued closure of the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, occupied Kashmir, on the last Friday of Ramazan, urging the international community to take notice.

The court has listed the matter for further proceedings on March 30

Kashmir is banking on its almond and tulip blooms to revive tourism, which was impacted after a terror attack in Pahalgam, with the Chief Minister set to inaugurate a spring festival at Srinagar’s Badamwari.

In a five-page order passed earlier this week, Chief Judicial Magistrate of Srinagar, Tabasum, directed that the matter be listed on March 12 for framing of charges

In my tribe, the Dard Shin, girls’ dreams are often over by 13. It is time we cleared a path towards them all fulfilling their potential I sit my office in Srinagar surrounded by the steady, safe hum…
Saba Shawl becomes the first woman superintendent of Srinagar Central Jail, overseeing over 900 prisoners in the historic facility.

As protesters swarmed the streets in Srinagar after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday, a slogan rang out, "Allahu Akbar, Khamenei rehbar (God is great and Khamenei is the leader)".
Security forces barricaded Srinagar’s Lal Chowk and fired teargas shells after hundreds protested over the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
Police deployed tear gas to disperse protesters in Kashmir following the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mobile internet services were also slowed as authorities imposed restrictions across districts to maintain law and order amid demonstrations.

Massive protests have erupted across Kashmir against the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Large crowds gathered in front of United Nations Military Observers Group (UNMOGIP) headquarters in Srinagar.

The announcement of train service between Srinagar and Jammu was widely hailed as a historic move, even as direct train service between Kashmir andthe rest of the country still remains a dream.

A direct Vande Bharat train service is set to launch on March 1, connecting Jammu to Srinagar in five hours and significantly upgrading passenger capacity on the route.

The civil enclave project will be spread across 73.18 acres, and the new terminal building will come up in 71,500 square meters
A Srinagar court has granted relief to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah by staying the proceedings against him in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case.

International concerns are mounting over a potential escalating conflict involving Iran, with Tehran warning of retaliation and regional allies like the UAE seeking financial safeguards. Argentina has also voiced support for a US-Israel stance against Iran, while North Korea's missile launches are noted amid these heightened tensions.

A visually-impaired girl from Srinagar has made history by scoring an impressive 95% in her CBSE Class 10 exams, achieving this remarkable feat without the aid of a scribe.

Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway came to a complete standstill following multiple back-to-back landslides.
An avalanche at Zojila Pass in Ladakh has claimed at least seven lives and injured five, blocking the vital Srinagar-Leh highway and disrupting traffic. The pass, which usually closes for months in winter, had remained open due to improved technology and snow-clearance efforts.

Police said the raids were conducted after Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) received information regarding the functioning of call centres engaged in fraudulent online activities targeting both…

Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar reopened on March 16, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurating the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah shared glimpses of "Asia's largest tulip garden in Srinagar" which he said looked vibrant even before the full bloom. He appreciated gardeners and the Floriculture Department team for their hard work.

A court in Srinagar has, within hours, recalled a non-bailable warrant that it had issued against National Conference president Farooq Abdullah in a case related to a multi-crore scam linked to the…
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Lt Gen Gurmit Singh's helicopter landed at the GVK helipad in Uttarakhand's Srinagar town, officials said
A Srinagar court has rejected the Enforcement Directorate's bid to add charges against Dr. Farooq Abdullah and others in the JKCA scam. While the ED cannot join the existing CBI case, the court found prima facie evidence of criminal conspiracy and breach of trust.

A Srinagar MP and former Mayor have been booked for allegedly circulating false content on social media, specifically claiming their security had been downgraded.
Junaid Azim Mattu said in a Kashmir today fellow mainstream leaders have “surrendered and sold their tongues to the BJP-led Government and chosen to sound shamefully diplomatic over the assassination of Khamenei and the brutal war on Iran and Palestine”.

Poonch observed a complete shutdown as the Shia Muslim community mourned Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and protested against the US and Israel. Security forces were on high alert across the district. Similar demonstrations occurred in Srinagar, with protesters condemning alleged US and Israel-led strikes. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
Indian-Australian Om Satija reaches Visakhapatnam on 5,000-km journey from Kanyakumari to Srinagar, aims to raise ₹60 lakh for children from leprosy-affected communities

Following a joint U.S.-Israeli missile strike that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran is experiencing a volatile mix of state-sanctioned mourning and celebratory street protests. The assassination has sparked international fear that the lack of a post-war plan could plunge the region into uncontrollable chaos.
Scores of protesters took to the streets in Kashmir’s Bandipora to show support for Iran and condemn the attack on it by raising pro-Iran slogans; similar scenes were witnessed in Budgam and Srinagar…
The Indian Cabinet has approved ₹9,072 crore for three railway projects to enhance capacity in four states, and an additional ₹1,677 crore for the development of Srinagar airport.

The Indian Cabinet has approved a Rs 1,677-crore expansion plan for Srinagar airport, which will triple its capacity.
Seven CRPF personnel were injured in Srinagar after their vehicle plunged into a canal.
United Commercial Bank (UCB) has expanded its network by opening its 235th branch in Srinagar, located in the Munshiganj district of Bangladesh.
India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in connection with a 1996 violence case in Srinagar.
Ghulam Rasool Kumar, a 70-year-old tonga driver, has resumed his rides on Srinagar's streets after a break, offering a nostalgic experience for both tourists and locals despite past disruptions.
A 16-year manhunt has concluded with the arrest of a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative and four other individuals during a crackdown in Srinagar.

Multiple avalanches struck the Srinagar-Leh highway near Zoji La Pass in Ladakh, blocking the road and trapping several vehicles, resulting in five fatalities and seven injuries.

A covert call centre involved in cyber fraud has been busted in Srinagar as part of a crackdown, leading to the arrest of seven individuals.

Ruhullah Mehdi, NC MP from Srinagar, got into a slanging match over comments made at him when he sought to to express condolences for Iran Supreme Leader


Says preventing worshippers from offering prayers constitutes a serious violation of fundamental human rights

A court in Srinagar Thursday issued a non-bailable warrant against Farooq Abdullah for not appearing before it after rejecting his exemption plea in a case related to multi-crore scam linked to Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA).

A Srinagar court has delivered a setback to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) by blocking its move to add charges in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) 'scam' case.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti burnt effigies of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Srinagar to protest the joint U.S.-Israel strike on Iran.

A Srinagar MP and former mayor claim their security has been downgraded, leading police to register a case against them for allegedly circulating misleading online content.
Saba Shawl has made history by becoming the first Kashmiri woman to be appointed as the Superintendent of Srinagar Central Jail.

Intense clashes erupted in Srinagar after police stopped a crowd protesting the killing of Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from marching towards city centre Lal Chowk.

Families of Indian students, including an 18-year-old medical student from Srinagar, are experiencing anxiety and lack of contact as their children remain confined to hostels in Tehran due to the escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States.

Videos from the massive street party show hundreds of local Jews and Iranian expatriates dancing to "Am Yisrael Chai," chanting Iranian protest songs, and waving Israeli and Iranian flags.
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has ordered the release of Muzaffar Farooq Mir, stating that his detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA) was 'fundamentally flawed'.

Earlier in the evening, Northern Railways had announced that the Vande Bharat Express would be extended up to Jammu Tawi from Katra, enabling direct connectivity between the twin capital cities of J&K from March 1

Indian Railways has announced the extension of the Srinagar Vande Bharat Train service to include the Jammu station, enhancing connectivity in the region.
Kashmir division now boasts more registered voters than Jammu, with the Union Territory tallying over 8.7 million. Srinagar district leads in third-gender voters. This surge in the Valley's electorate is linked to increased youth and first-time voter participation following past boycotts, according to MLA Waheed Parra. The Election Commission employs annual revisions to update rolls.