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  Second trail on Chenab Bridge in Reasi conducted by Railways | Video

  January 08, 2025 19:17 IST

  On June 20, 2024, Indian Railways successfully conducted a trial run of an eight-coach MEMU train on the Chenab bridge, paving the way for the start of rail services on the route from Reasi to Baramulla in Kashmir.

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  Kashmir weather updates: Cold conditions intensify in Valley after brief respite

  January 08, 2025 14:39 IST

  Kashmir weather updates: In Pahalgam, one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra in south Kashmir, the minimum temperature settled at minus 8.2 degrees Celsius against the previous night's minus 7.8 degrees.

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  Northern Railway announces train timings for Katra-Srinagar route | Details

  January 07, 2025 22:16 IST

  The Railway Ministry has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely inaugurate the Vande Bharat train connecting Kashmir to New Delhi on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) in January.

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  Vande Bharat to operate in -10 degrees Celsius under Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project

  January 07, 2025 19:04 IST

  Vande Bharat Express is set to redefine travel in India’s northernmost regions. Designed to operate seamlessly in extreme weather, including temperatures as low as -10°C and heavy snowfall, the train is ready to connect Jammu and Srinagar.

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  J-K: Family of five suffocates to death in rented house in Srinagar; LG, CM express condolences

  January 06, 2025 8:32 IST

  As per officials, a couple and its three children, hailing from Uri area of Baramulla district, were found dead inside their rented accommodation in the evening.

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  Vande Bharat Express, two other trains' timetable changed; now Srinagar-Jammu journey in 3-hour

  January 05, 2025 19:36 IST

  Railways Ministry said with the success of the Vande Bharat Express series, rail commuters can hope for a world-class travel experience in long-distance travel like Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Delhi to Mumbai, Howrah to Chennai and many other routes also.

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  Jammu: Check routes, rail projects under new hi-tech division set to be inaugurated today

  January 06, 2025 0:00 IST

  Jammu Railway Division: This milestone rail initiative will be virtually inaugurated by PM Modi, aiding in the management of train services in the northernmost part of the country.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: 4 dead, two missing after vehicle falls into river in Kishtwar

  January 05, 2025 14:36 IST

  Two persons, including the driver, are missing and the rescue operation is underway. A tragic incident occurred in Jammu and Kashmir' Kishtwar on Sunday that claimed four lives.

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  Cold wave in Srinagar continues, 10 flights cancelled due to dense fog

  January 05, 2025 13:38 IST

  Cold wave: A thick layer of fog engulfed parts of Kashmir on Sunday as the valley braces for widespread snowfall and rainfall in some regions. The fog affected air traffic to and from the valley as poor visibility hit flight operations at the Srinagar airport.

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  USBRL Project: Indian Railways conducts first successful trial run on Katra-Banihal Section | Watch

  January 05, 2025 6:47 IST

  Katra-Banihal section trial run: The trial run was conducted with a focus on assessing track stability, signalling systems, safety infrastructure, and overall operational readiness.

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  Jammu-Kashmir: Four soldiers die as Army vehicle fall into gorge in Bandipora

  January 04, 2025 19:41 IST

  Jammu-Kashmir: The incident took place after an Army vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge near the Wular Viewpoint in Bandipora.

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  Jammu-Kashmir: Locals carry woman, newborn on shoulders amid heavy snowfall in Handwara | Video

  January 03, 2025 12:39 IST

  Jammu-Kashmir snowfall: Kupwara in north Kashmir registered minus 1.4 degrees Celsius, while in south Kashmir, Kokernag recorded minus 5.8 degrees Celsius.

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  J-K: Mughal Road closed, traffic suspended for last 4 days after heavy snowfall | VIDEO

  January 02, 2025 11:45 IST

  J-K: The cold wave conditions intensified across Kashmir, with the weather department predicting fresh spells of light to moderate snowfall in the valley over the next week.

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  Three friends found dead in J-K hotel under mysterious circumstances, probe on

  January 02, 2025 9:44 IST

  J-K hotel death: The police were alerted after one of the deceased did not respond to the repeated phone calls from his family.

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  Security forces arrest 4 terror terrorist associates of Jaish-e-Mohammad in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral

  January 01, 2025 17:34 IST

  The arrest is a major success for security forces as most of the terrorists neutralised in the UT in the past year were from Pakistan. They got logistical support in India from such associates.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Has crime reduced in the year 2024 | Check full details here

  January 01, 2025 14:16 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir: To address drug abuse an initiative was launched with the inauguration of Drug De-addiction Centre in Jammu. The new facility, equipped with modern amenities, is staffed by medical professionals, psychologists, and counsellors and offers detoxification and counselling etc.

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  Katra ropeway row: J-K administration announces release of 18 detained protesters | Details

  January 01, 2025 13:24 IST

  Last month, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board announced plans to install a ropeway to improve access to the temple for senior citizens, children, and others who struggle to climb the 13-km-long track to the cave shrine.

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  How many pilgrims visited Vaishno Devi Shrine in 2024? Details

  January 01, 2025 8:13 IST

  Notably, only 17 lakh pilgrims, the lowest in over three decades, visited the shrine in 2020 when it remained closed for five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Katra strike enters 7th day, know why locals are protesting against the ropeway project

  December 31, 2024 18:56 IST

  Katra strike: The proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway will take only six minutes from Katra to Sanjichhat, reducing the time to reach temple to around 1 hour. Locals are raising employment concerns are demanding to shelve the plan.

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  Mesmerising video: Train glides through snow-covered Kashmir amid snowfall | Watch

  December 30, 2024 18:05 IST

  Heavy snowfall in Kashmir continues to disrupt daily life, but train and road services are gradually being restored as authorities work to clear snow and manage the cold wave.

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  '75 terrorists, mostly Pakistanis, killed in J-K this year, local recruitment falls': Army officials

  December 29, 2024 16:34 IST

  The Army officials said that while 75 terrorists have been killed in multiple operations from across Kashmir valley to Jammu region, the local recruitment has significantly reduced to only 4 this year. The Army is making intensified efforts to eliminate terrorism from the UT.

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  Flight services resume, Jammu-Srinagar Highway reopens after season’s first major snowfall

  December 29, 2024 13:50 IST

  Kashmir has been experiencing sub-zero temperatures with lakes and water bodies freezing. The valley is currently under the grip of the 40-day 'Chillai-Kalan', considered the harshest period of winter.

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  Railway conduct trial runs on Katra-Reasi section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link | Watch

  December 29, 2024 13:48 IST

  The Katra-Reasi section, spanning approximately 18 km, is a crucial segment of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project, which aims to enhance connectivity and encourage economic growth in the region.

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  Kashmir weather updates: Flights, rail services suspended as heavy snowfall disrupts life in valley

  December 29, 2024 6:24 IST

  Kashmir weather updates: Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1 degree Celsius on Friday night, more than six degrees up from the previous night's low of minus 7.3 degrees Celsius.

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  Are flights operational at Srinagar Airport due to heavy snowfall? Here's the update

  December 28, 2024 20:39 IST

  Srinagar recorded about eight inches of snow while neighbouring Ganderbal recorded about seven inches. Sonamarg, a famous tourist destination, recorded around eight inches of snow. As many as 80 flights were cancelled.

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  J-K: Army evacuates 68 tourists stranded in Gulmarg amid road closure due to heavy snowfall

  December 28, 2024 8:39 IST

  The Army responded to a distress call from the civil administration and following the evacuation, hot meals shelter and medications were provided to the tourists.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar gets season's first snowfall | Watch video

  December 28, 2024 6:12 IST

  IMD has forecast isolated light rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir until December 30. Check Srinagar's first snowfall visuals below.

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  Kashmir weather update: Cool start at -26.86 degree celsius, here’s the latest forecast

  December 26, 2024 13:53 IST

  Kashmir is freezing under Chilla-e-Kalan, with temperatures dropping to -9 degree Celsius in Kokernag. Light snowfall is predicted for higher altitudes this New Year. Check the latest weather forecast and plan your Kashmir trip accordingly.