Srinagar News - Latest Updates & Headlines
BRO opens Zojila Pass in record time after 32 days of closure
Srinagar, April 1: The Border Road Organisation (BRO) opened the Zojila Pass on Tuesday in record time after a mere closure for 32 days.
Vande Bharat Express to cut Katra-Srinagar journey to just 3 hours: CPRO Northern Railways
New Delhi, April 1: Northern Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, on Monday said that the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project will significantly reduce travel time between Katra and Srinagar. The new Vande Bharat Express will cut down the travel time from the current 6-7 hours by road to just 3 hours.
Eid prayers held peacefully in J&K as thousands throng to mosques
Srinagar, March 31: Eid prayers were offered on Monday throughout Jammu and Kashmir with the largest congregation of devotees offering these prayers at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar.
PM Modi to inaugurate Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train on April 19 from Katra: Jitendra Singh
Udhampur, March 31: Union Minister Jitendra Singh has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service on April 19 from Katra.
Tourists enjoy shikara ride and beauty of Dal Lake Srinagar
Srinagar, March 30: Tourists from across the country are enjoying the scenic beauty of Kashmir and Dal Lake in Srinagar. They indulged in activities like photo shoots, shikara rides, exploring the lake, and visiting local markets and other popular tourist spots.
J-K: Early summer tourists enjoy chilly morning at Dal Lake in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 29: As the summer season begins to unfold, tourists in Srinagar were treated to a serene and chilly Saturday morning at the iconic Dal Lake, where misty waters and crisp air combined to create a postcard-perfect setting.
J-K: Several trees uprooted across Srinagar due to strong winds, cleanup operations underway
Srinagar, March 28: Several trees were uprooted across Srinagar city last night due to strong winds and caused damage to few property and vehicles in various areas.
CM Omar throws Asia's largest tulip garden open for visitors in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 26: Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Wednesday threw open for visitors Asia's largest tulip garden. Situated in Srinagar and known as the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, the park has 1.5 million tulip bulbs that will bloom during the next one month.
J-K: ACB conducts searches at multiple locations in bank embezzlement case
Srinagar, March 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir conducted searches at four locations in Srinagar, Budgam, and Bandipora districts in connection with a bank embezzlement case, according to an official statement.
NGT contemplates civil action against 8 former Commissioners of Srinagar civic body
Srinagar, March 24: In an order of far-reaching consequences, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is contemplating civil action against eight former Commissioners of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), who were in office from 2017 to 2025.
SKIMS retains autonomy, says J&K govt
Jammu, March 22: The Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Srinagar remains an autonomous institution with no changes to its status before or after the reorganisation of J&K, the state Assembly was informed on Saturday.
J-K: Almond blossoms draws tourists in Srinagar's Badamwari Garden
Srinagar, March 22: As spring arrives in Kashmir, the Badamwari Garden, also known as Badam Vaer in Srinagar, is witnessing a surge in visitors, drawn by the breathtaking bloom of almond trees.
J-K: First lavender plantation drive begins at heritage Badamwari garden
Srinagar, March 16: The first-ever Lavender Plantation Drive at the Heritage Badamwari Garden in Srinagar has begun, with plans to transform the area into a lavender-themed garden.
J-K: Tourists enjoy chilly morning at Dal Lake in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 16: Tourists visiting Srinagar woke up to a picturesque morning at Dal Lake on Sunday morning, as the chilly weather added to the enchanting beauty of Kashmir's iconic waterbody.
Tourism promotion in Srinagar city key focus of my govt, says Omar Abdullah
Jammu, March 13: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that his government is prioritising the promotion of religious and tourist places in Srinagar city to boost tourism and attract more visitors.
J-K: Srinagar sees light rain as low clouds hover; IMD predicts cloudy weather until March 16
Srinagar, March 13: Low-hanging clouds draped Srinagar on Thursday, bringing intermittent light rain to the city.
Schools across Kashmir Valley reopen after 3-month-long winter vacation
Srinagar, March 7: After the three-month-long winter vacations, schools across the Kashmir Valley re-opened on Friday, bringing back activity, joy and cheer to over 9,000 government and private educational institutions here.
Srinagar's tulip garden likely to open by month end
Srinagar, March 7: Srinagar's renowned tulip garden, situated on the banks of the Dal Lake and on the foothills of Zabarwan mountain, is scheduled to be thrown open to visitors by the end of this month.
PDP stages protest against BJP over July 13 holiday remark issue
Srinagar, March 6: Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's daughter and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Iltija Mufti, on Thursday led a protest march in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city against the remarks made by a BJP leader in the Assembly regarding the holiday on July 13.
J-K witnesses surge in tourist influx, records 2.36 crore visitors in 2024
Srinagar, March 4: Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a surge in the influx of tourists in the last two years, according to the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar Highway closed due to landslide; snowfall and rainfall affect J-K
Srinagar, March 4: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been temporarily halted following a landslide in the Mehad area of Ramban. The landslide has blocked the route, and authorities are working to clear the debris. Drivers are advised to follow alternative routes while the situation is being managed.
Jammu and Kashmir: Temperature drop as Srinagar receives fresh spell of rain
Srinagar, March 3: The Kashmir Valley experienced a drop in temperature after recent rainfall, contributing to the winter chill. The temperature recorded was five degrees Celsius.
Kashmiris engage in prayers, charities in holy month of Ramzan
Srinagar, March 2: The holy Muslim fasting month of Ramzan started in Jammu and Kashmir along with the rest of the country on Sunday as lakhs of devout Muslims woke up before dawn to eat a 'Sehri' meal after mosques, shrines, and drum beaters announced the beginning of the predawn meal.
Jammu-Srinagar Highway closed for 2nd consecutive day
Jammu, March 1: The strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for vehicular traffic for the second consecutive day on Saturday, as traffic officials said restoration of the highway was going on.
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway shut due to snow, landslides; vehicles halted at Jakhani
Udhampur, February 28: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed due to snow accumulation between Ramsoo and Qazigund and shooting stones, landslides, and mudslides between Nashri and the NAVYUG Tunnel, officials said on Friday.
Srinagar Heritage Festival 'Soun Meeraas' commences to celebrate rich cultural heritage of Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 25: Srinagar Heritage Festival "Soun Meeraas", an initiative of the district administration, aimed to celebrate Srinagar's rich cultural heritage begins to highlight local tradition, culture, heritage and art, through live exhibitions and demonstrations.
NIT Srinagar signs MoU for launching course in drone technology
Srinagar, Feb 25: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) to launch a 6-month course on drone technology and a DGCA certified drone training centre, NIT spokesperson said on Tuesday.
There was complete darkness...: Kunal Kemmu recalls being thrown off during bomb blast in Srinagar
Mumbai February 22: Actor Kunal Kemmu opened up on his early memories of Kashmir, where he lived as a six-year-old before his family moved to Mumbai. Recalling the tense atmosphere and the uncertainty of those times, Khemmu shared how he witnessed incidents that he didn't fully understand as a child.
Srinagar traders appeal to tourists to not consume alcohol during Kashmir stay
Srinagar, Feb 21: A traders association in Srinagar's historic Lal Chowk on Friday put out an appeal to the tourists to not consume alcohol or drugs and avoid smoking and spitting on the roads during their visit to Kashmir.
J-K: Cold wave continues as Srinagar records minimum temperature of 2.0 degrees Celsius on Tuesday
Srinagar, February 18: The cold wave continued in Jammu and Kashmir's capital, Srinagar, as the city recorded a minimum temperature of 2.0 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
J-K: Cold wave persists in Srinagar as temperature drops to 0 degrees
Srinagar, February 15: The cold wave continued in Jammu and Kashmir's capital, Srinagar, as the city recorded a minimum temperature of 0 degrees Celsius on Saturday, while the maximum temperature reached 13 degrees Celsius. Several other towns in the Kashmir Valley experienced similar weather conditions.
Soun Alamdar: Launch of cinematic, musical rendition of Sheikh-ul-Alam's poetry
Srinagar, February 14: In a special event to commemorate Kashmir's cultural and spiritual history, Adina Audio Centre launched a cinematic and musical rendition of Sheikh-ul-Alam's poetry, 'Soun Alamdar,' at Tagore Hall in Srinagar.
Cold wave conditions continue to grip Jammu and Kashmir; Srinagar records 0 degrees Celsius
Srinagar, February 14: Cold wave conditions continued to grip Jammu and Kashmir, as Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 0 degrees Celsius on Friday morning.
ISPL: Clinical Srinagar thrash KVN Bangalore Strikers by 4 wickets in Eliminator
Mumbai, February 13: Srinagar Ke Veer saved their best for the crucial Eliminator, coming up with a clinical all-round show to beat KVN Bangalore Strikers by four wickets and show them the exit door from the Indian Street Premier League, Season 2 at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium on Thursday.
J-K: Kashmir Valley continues to experience winter chill
New Delhi, February 13: The cold wave conditions continue to grip Jammu and Kashmir as Srinagar and several other towns experience inclement weather.
Winter chill grips Jammu and Kashmir; Srinagar sees 4.6 degree Celsius, tourists flock to Dal Lake
Srinagar, February 11: Winter chill continues to grip Jammu and Kashmir as Srinagar and several other towns experience inclement weather.
J-K: Tourists enjoy Shikara rides on Dal Lake in Srinagar amid winter chill
Srinagar, February 10: Tourists in Srinagar embraced the winter chill as they enjoyed Shikara rides on the Dal Lake amid the bitter cold on Monday.
J-K: PNB organises housing and 'Surya Ghar' loan expo in Srinagar
Srinagar, February 9: For the benefit of the people of Srinagar, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has organized a two-day housing loan and PM Surya Ghar loan expo.
ISPL Season 2: Srinagar Ke Veer clinch 7-wicket triumph over Majhi Mumbai
Thane, February 7: Dilip Binjwa's pyrotechnics with the bat helped Srinagar Ke Veer finally end Majhi Mumbai's flawless run in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2 as the Men-in-Pink registered a spectacular seven-wicket victory here on Friday, according to a release from ISPL.
Srinagar: Tourists embrace winter chill with shikara rides on Dal Lake amid freezing temperatures
Srinagar, February 7: Tourists in Srinagar embraced the winter chill as they explored the city's scenic beauty amid freezing temperatures on Friday.