Srinagar

Minimum temperature drops below freezing point in J&K's Srinagar

Due to the morning and evening chilly winds blowing into the Valley from snow-clad mountain tops, mornings and evenings are cold in Kashmir, and locals have started covering themselves with heavy woollens.

12 days ago

Direct Jammu to Srinagar train service likely before year end: Railway officials

Northern Railway officials said the direct train service is likely to start from Jammu railway station to Srinagar soon. "Work is underway to make the direct service possible. Flash floods earlier slowed down progress and shifted our targets, but the project is now being pushed aggressively," the officials said.

16 days ago

Srinagar: CM Omar Abdullah flags off Kashmir's first international marathon

"15K runners from 11 countries": J&K CM Omar Abdullah flags off Kashmir's first international marathon

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took part in the flag-off ceremony alongside top civil, police officials and several Bollywood celebrities, who joined participants and locals to cheer the runners as they began their course along the Boulevard Road circling the Dal Lake.

20 days ago

J&K L-G joins cleanliness drive in Srinagar's Dal Lake as part of 'Sewa Parv'

J&K LG Manoj Sinha joins cleanliness drive in Srinagar's Dal Lake as part of 'Sewa Parv'

J&K LG Manoj Sinha on Sunday joined the cleanliness campaign in the Dal Lake, during which weeds and unwanted aquatic grasses were removed.

Sep 21, 2025

Doda MLA arrest case: Farooq Abdullah not allowed to meet Sanjay Singh in Srinagar

Reports said that the former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah arrived at the government guest house in Sonwar area of the city to meet Sanjay Singh after learning about his detention. But he was not allowed.

Sep 11, 2025

No permission to visit 'Martyrs Graveyard' in J&K's Srinagar city

Following the DM's order, police in Srinagar issued an advisory warning that any breach of the order would lead to strict legal action under applicable provisions of law and the general public was advised to strictly comply with these instructions and refrain from violating the orders issued by the district administration.

Jul 13, 2025

Restore July 13, December 5 public holidays: Omar Abdullah govt to L-G

Founder of the ruling NC, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was born in the Soura locality of Srinagar outskirts on December 5, 1905, and his birthday was celebrated as a public holiday in J&K till its abolition in 2020.

Jul 10, 2025

Direct train service to connect Jammu and Srinagar by September; marks historic milestone

Speaking to the reporters, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that work on Jammu Railway Station is going on and is expected to be completed by September. Vande Bharat trains will run between Jammu and Srinagar directly in September, he said.

Jun 5, 2025

Srinagar records season's coldest night at minus 6 degrees Celsius ahead of 'Chillai Kalan'

At minus 6 degrees Celsius on Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Srinagar city recorded the lowest minimum temperature of the season so far as severe cold swept across the Valley.

Dec 19, 2024

At minus 4.1, J&K's Srinagar records season's coldest night

Mercury continued its free fall as the minimum temperature dropped to minus 4.1 degrees Celsius in Srinagar on Friday recording the coldest night of the season so far.

Dec 6, 2024

10 drug peddlers arrested in J&K's Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday arrested 10 notorious drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act in Srinagar city.

Dec 1, 2024

J&K's Srinagar records season's coldest night at minus 1.2

At -1.2 degree C, Srinagar records season's coldest night, ahead of 'Chillai Kalan' next month

Night temperatures dropped further throughout Kashmir on Friday as Srinagar recorded its coldest night of this season so far at minus 1.2 degrees Celsius.

Nov 22, 2024

Woman injured in J&K's Sunday market grenade attack succumbs

The woman injured in the grenade attack by terrorists in Srinagar's Sunday market on November 3, succumbed to critical injuries in the hospital here on Tuesday.

Nov 12, 2024

J&K politicians condemn 'Sunday Market' terrorist attack in Srinagar

Politicians cutting across political lines have condemned the grenade attack by terrorists at 'Sunday Market' in Srinagar on Sunday in which at least 10 people were injured.

Nov 3, 2024

Restore Darbar Move or declare Srinagar capital of J&K: Engineer Rashid

Lok Sabha Member Engineer Rashid said on Friday that the Jammu & Kashmir government should restore the tradition of Darbar Move or declare Srinagar as the permanent capital of J&K.

Oct 25, 2024

Polling begins in 6 districts of J&K; PM Modi urges voters to exercise franchise

Polling begins in 6 districts of J&K, 239 candidates in fray

Polling across 26 Assembly constituencies in six districts of Jammu and Kashmir began on Wednesday morning to decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray.

Sep 25, 2024

PM Modi's Vocal for Local goes live in J&K: 15-day long craft mela at Kashmir Haat

Srinagar Earns Prestigious 'World Craft City' Recognition

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has been recognized as a 'World Craft City' by the World Crafts Council (WCC). This recognition is expected to enhance the visibility of Srinagar's crafts on the international stage, opening up new markets and opportunities for artisans.

Jun 27, 2024

Elaborate security arrangements in J&K's Srinagar ahead of PM Modi's visit on June 21

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