In a powerful show of public resolve against growing drug menace, hundreds of citizens from across the Kashmir Valley poured into the streets of Srinagar on Sunday, joining Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in a massive ‘padyatra’ (foot march) that turned into a rallying cry for a drug-free future.
The initiative aimed to promote mental well-being, encourage social interaction, and offer patients a rejuvenating experience amid a serene natural setting, said an official today.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday inaugurated the Almond Blossom Festival-2026 at Badamwari (Almond Alcove), titled 'Badam Vaer Blooms', in Srinagar’s historic old city, heralding the arrival of spring in Kashmir.
The Army Commander undertook a comprehensive review of the operational and security situation.
Addressing the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir as the chief guest in Srinagar, he noted that they are stepping into a world marked by constant technological shifts and emerging opportunities, reminding them that “change is the only constant.”
The train service will boost tourism and the local economy, he said.
In a big infrastructure push to Jammu and Kashmir and connecting it with the rest of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail line project is not just a name, it is the identity of the new power of Jammu & Kashmir.
The DG, who is on a three-day visit to the Valley, proceeded to the 181 Battalion, CRPF, at Charar-e-Sharif shortly after landing in Srinagar.
The pilot reportedly declared an emergency to the Srinagar Air Traffic Control (ATC) as the flight struggled through the storm.
The ‘Tiranga Rally’, which commenced from Sher-i-Kashmir Park and terminated at the Lal Chowk, was led by BJP leader and chairperson of J&K Waqf Board, Darakhshan Andrabi.
